Re:: IH/HP question

[Michelle Wakelam <Michelle.Wakelam@adm.monash.edu.au>]

 I've  have also been following the HP/IH "conversation" and would like
 to put my 2 cents worth in as well, so please bear with me.

I did my base training as a chemist did post graduate training and 
practical training as an occupational hygienist  (a substantial part 
of the course is on radiation - 1/8).  My job requires me to also act 
in radiation safety and I have had no problem with this with some 
extra brushing up and a chance to get practical experience.

There appears to be a major demarcation issue in the USA. We do not 
have a big group of either Hygienists or Health physicists in 
Australia (and there is a lot of crossing over). It appears from the 
latest comments made in response to Scott Crails comments that your 
hygienists no longer receive training or certification on radiation 
safety.

I believe the cross over of training either way should be 
easy as long as the person chosen as a reasonable hard science 
background before either specialization.  

These are just my opinions.

Michelle Wakelam
Occupational Hygienist & Radiation Protection Officer
Monash University
Australia

email: Michelle.Wakelam@ADM.monash.edu.au