Re: Re[2]: 1-week RSO's

[rkathren@tricity.wsu.edu (Ron L. Kathren)]

Major Martin makes a very good point.  However, copyright protection for the
CHP title is in the mill (other groups including the ABIH have achieved
same; the CIH title is copyright protected) and only this day AAHP President
Jerry Martin, [over lunch, and he didn't buy, either!] asked me to ensure
that the copyright process is brought to a swift completion.  This I will
do.  And, any HP's, certified or otherwise, who have ideas or suggestions on
this or other pertinent professional questions, are invited to send them to
me, or to phone me at 509-375-5643.  

Ron Kathren
President-Elect, AAHP

    >     A number of years ago, I worked with a person who referred to 
>     themselves as "certified in Health Physics" even though they had 
>     nothing to do with the field, except remotely, and demonstrated little 
>     knowledge of the subject.  Upon investigation, I found that this 
>     individual had gone to a course (40 hour) with "Health Physics" in the 
>     title and received a certificate upon completion.  One thing led to 
>     another ...
>     
>     I had a long and frank discussion with this individual about what 
>     certification meant, and that a continuation of this practice would 
>     lead to adverse action against them.  I never heard another word.
>     
>     This does point out problems with short courses, and what they 
>     represent and qualify one for.
>     
>     David L. Martin, Major, USAF
>     Deputy Director
>     Environmental Management
>     Kirtland AFB NM
>     martindl@hqgate.kirtland.af.mil
>
>
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>Subject: Re: 1-week RSO's
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>Date:    4/30/97 10:28 AM
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