ABHP

["Wesley M. Dunn" <WDUNN@brc1.tdh.texas.gov>]

First of all, there is no "one approach", as everyone has different
backgrounds and different learning styles.  However, to add to the
good advice already provided:

Work problems!  Either HPEXAM (or equiv) for Part I, or the old
problems found in the HPSNewsletter for Part II.  Not only does this
expose you (pun not necessarily intended) to a wide range of topics
(and the wide range of references necessary to work out the
answers!), but also simulates the actual exam.

Make a study sheet for all of those equations/constants you are
familiar with, but don't reflexively know.

Part I:
If you are an engineer, read Shapiro to build up on your basic
RadBio.  If your background is bio, read Cember.  Then switch.  Attix
is wonderful for details, but information overload for most people.
Knoll is wonderful for radiation and detection (extremely important),
and builds strongly on Cember.  Review 10CFR20 in detail.  Read the
HPSNewsletter.  It keeps you current on what's happening in the HP
world.

Part II:
You already know Cember, so go straight to Knoll.  Familiarize
yourself with the key ICRP and NCRP recommendations.  Discuss test
strategies with a CHP (e.g., Explicitly state all assumptions!  And
it is ok to make an assumption to simplify matters IFF it is
reasonably defensible).