He's really certifiable....

Hooray! Hubby finally passed his NRRPT!

What is an NRRPT (called N double R PT), you ask?

Here's a synopsis from nrrpt.org:

The objective of the NRRPT is to encourage and promote the education and training of radiation protection technologists and, by so doing, promote and advance the science of health phsics. To do this, the NRRPT has established a credentialling exam. This, criteria based, 150 question exam covers broad-based radiation protection knowledge of accelerators, university health physics programs, medical health physics, power reactors, government radiological facilities, radioactive waste disposal, transportation of radioactive material, fundamentals, and regulatory requirements. The NRRPT also provides incentives and services to encourage personnel to maintain and expand radiation protection education and training.

The NRRPT has been endorsed in various ways by several organizations. The Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have openly recommended that nuclear facilities encourage their personnel to seek NRRPT Registration. The Nuclear Regulator Commission (NRC) provides support by having a staff member assigned to the NRRPT Panel of Examiners. HPS members established the NRRPT and the majority of NRRPT Board of Directors and Panel Members are active members of the HPS national and local chapters. Nuclear facilities (i.e., power plants, government facilites, universities, medical facilities, and military services) provide incentives for personnel to seek and maintain registration. Numerous nuclear facilities provide financial support for Board of Directors and Panel of Examiners to attend biannual meetings.

Although registration does not constitute licensing nor does it guarantee the adequacy of an individual's performance, registration does test competency in fundamentals and operational topics. Registration has been established as a recognized mark of motivation and achievement of radiation protection personnel. The professional credential provided by the Registry has clearly stimulated interest in radiation protection training programs. Some companies specifically require registration for hiring, promotions, and salary grade increases. Some commerical power plant contractors pre-employment screening exams have been waived for NRRPT Registered personnel.

And no, hubby does not glow in the dark! ;->