Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT)
Credential: Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT)
Credentialing Agency: National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists
Renewal Period: 5 years
The National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists, Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT) validates competency in fundamental and operational topics related to radiation protection. RRPTs provide radiation protection, mitigating radiation hazards as much as reasonably achievable, to the radiation worker, the general public, and the environment from the effects of ionizing radiation. RRPTs demonstrate an understanding of the natural laws of ionizing radiation, the mechanism of radiation damage, methods of detection, and hazards assessment. Further, RRPTs provide supervisory, administrative, and/or physical control, utilizing sound health physics principles in compliance with local and statutory requirements and accepted industry practices. Applicants must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 5 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists
P.O. Box 3084
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: (401) 637-4811
Fax: (401) 637-4822
Email: nrrpt@nrrpt.org
Education REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must have a minimum of five years experience. Training may be substituted for experience if applicant submits to the Board information about the program and proof of completion. This information should include curriculum, typical examinations, and passing requirements for radiation-related subjects.
Experience credit allowed for formal education, company training programs and applicable military training is cumulative up to a maximum of two years. Note that applicant may not claim work experience while in formal classroom study.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT) credential has the following other requirements:
- Applicant must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
- Applicant must submit to the Board evidence of operational abilities as a Radiation Protection Technologist.
Written Exam
- Mathematics
- Unit Analysis and Conversion
- Physics
- Basic Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Sources of Radiation
- Radioactivity and Radioactive Decay
- Interaction of Radiation with Matter
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Radiological Protection Standards
- ALARA
- External Exposure Control
- Internal Exposure Control
- Radiation Detector Theory
- Counting Errors and Statistics
- Dosimetry
- Contamination Control
- Airborne Radioactivity Control
- Radioactive Source Control
- Environmental Monitoring
- Work Control/Job Coverage
- Radioactive Material Control
- Radiological Incidents and Emergencies
- Radiological Instrumentation and Sampling Equipment
- Decontamination
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT) examination:
- Best Sources
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Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT)
Renewal Period: 5 years
Additional considerations for the Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT) include:
- Experience credit allowed for formal education, company training programs and applicable military training is cumulative up to a maximum of two years.