The process for achieving ABHP certification – beginning with the application submission through the completion of the examination to certification – will be presented. Tips for navigating certification throughout the process will be discussed. Topics will include:
- What are qualifying academic requirements?
- Why require a degree?
- What is meant by “professional level” experience?
- How are Part I and Part II of the exam prepared?
- How is the passing point determined?
- What are the keys to good performance on the exam?
- What pitfalls exist that detract from good exam performance?
This presentation will help persons interested in certification prepare an application that will accurately reflect the applicant’s education and experience. It will also provide tips for preparing to take the exam and answering questions on Part II of the exam in a manner that promotes maximizing scores. Persons who are already certified may gain insight into the process and identify areas where they would be willing to assist in certification process. The material presented consolidates pertinent exam policy/procedure into an easily digestible format, offering real world examples of good and poor responses.
Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.
Important Information
Talk given by Charles (Gus) Potter, Kent Lambert; Sandia National Laboratories, Drexel University. Worth 2 CEC's.
Instructors
Thomas Johnson
(970) 491-0563
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thomas.e.johnson@colostate.edu
Dr. Johnson's research in the laser research lab is focused on safety and laser injury recovery and the acute effects of ionizing radiation. Dr. Johnson received his Ph.D. in health physics from the School of Health Sciences at Purdue University.
Learn more at: http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/erhs/faculty/johnson/t_johnson.htm