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Re: Thanks

> Date:          Thu, 16 Feb 95 21:16:45 -0600
> Reply-to:      radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu
> From:          "Ron L. Kathren" <rkathren@beta.tricity.wsu.edu>
> To:            Multiple recipients of list <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
> Subject:       Re: Thanks

> Was surprised that no one mentioned ABHP certification, a sure sign of a
> qualified health physicist.
>
> Ron Kathren

Ron,
    I can't let this one pass! What do you believe would constitute
a qualified health physicist?  I agree that simply passing a test is
not sufficient, but is it a step or indicator of potential.  I also
believe, as a result of observation of the human condition, that a
degree in health physics doesn't confer qualification, although it
is a step and indicator of potential.  I think some basic
requirements are a sufficient level of knowledge, ability to apply
the knowledge,intellectual honesty(the other kind will follow)
interest, commitment to an ideal, desire to make
a difference( don't read that as change the world), willingness to
work(do read that as get your hands dirty) and last, as far as I can
think of at the moment, but certainly not least(!) a healthy dose of
good sense.>










Russ
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