National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) (v.5)
This examination covers broad-based radiation protection knowledge of accelerators; university health physics programs; medical health physics; power reactors; government radiological facilities; radioactive waste disposal; transportation of radioactive material; radiation protection fundamentals; and regulatory requirements.
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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The skills measured include surveys and inspection; emergency preparedness; evaluating internal and external exposure controls; prescribed dosimetry and radiation equipment; contamination control; radioactive material control and transportation; guides and regulations; procedures and programs (ALARA); analytical methods; instrument calibration and maintenance; personnel dosimetry; equipment operations; sources of radiation; biological effects; mathematics; chemistry; physics; and more.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 33 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Radiation Fundamentals in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Radiation Monitoring in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Radiological Safety and Response in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Radioactive Materials Handling in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
12 semester hours in Radiological Clinical Education in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Radiobiology in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Radiation Physics in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in Radiation Dosimetry in the upper-division undergraduate category