Re[3]: NRRPT

[charrisr@Medgate.mednet.af.mil]

     I certainly agree.  As one of two certified NRRPTs in my organization 
     (which is quite large), I am proud of this accomplishment.  I have 
     compared the CHP part 1 and NRRPT questions. The similarity and degre 
     of difficulty is striking.  NRRPT has been recognized by many 
     companies as a desirable certification and very often require it as 
     one of the minimum employment qualifications.  It is not a replacement 
     for education and years of experience but after passing the exam, you 
     will find that more often than not it is a direct reflection of the 
     two.
     
     And yes, I have also noted that the most verbal downplayers of this 
     certifications do not have it.
     
     
     
     Rafael G. Charris
     
     


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Subject: Re[2]: NRRPT
Author:  radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu at MedgatePO
Date:    1/25/97 10:26 PM


 Mr. Davis,

 My experience has been, and I think you'll find consistent similarities,
 that the certification is only considered insignificant by those who don't
 have it. I used to be among this (uninformed) group, until I took the test
 myself, and failed (the first time around).

 It's certainly not the CHP certification, but it's by no means a gimme.

 Consider your sources, and see if I'm not right.


There has been some debate among my coworkers as to the value of NRRPT
certification.  I found the exam to be very difficult and feel proud of my
achievement.  Some coworkers feel it is overrated and not significant.
 Although I would consider myself far inferior in the field to the majority
of "Radsafer's" I would appreciate some more knowledgable thoughts.

Thanks
Mace Davis

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