Re: Thanks

["Ron L. Kathren" <rkathren@beta.tricity.wsu.edu>]

Russ --

You are right on target; the HP certification exam is but one piece of a 
much larger picture.  We also have a code of ethics and a mechanism for 
censure or more serious actions.  I in no way mean to apply that all 
CHP's are good, and that noncertified people are not, but merely that the 
certification process (like a degree, umpteen years of experience, or 
other attributes) is one measure (and a pretty good one I think) of 
qualification.

Your comments are much appreciated.

Ron

On Fri, 17 Feb 1995, Russ Meyer wrote:

> > 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
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> > Was surprised that no one mentioned ABHP certification, a sure sign of a
> > qualified health physicist.
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> > Ron Kathren
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> 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.>
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> Russ
> cmeyer@brc1.tdh.texas.gov
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