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Exam prep and reference books for nuclear radiation protection professionals. Cram notes, full study guides, and essential textbooks.

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What sets these guides apart from the rest.

Written by Industry Pros
Authored by experienced Health Physics and Radiation Protection professionals who have worked the job and know what's on the exam.
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Organized around actual DOE CORE and NUF exam objectives. No filler — every page is there because it could be on the test.
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Used by nuclear workers at commercial plants and DOE sites across the country. The study guides the industry reaches for.
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RCT Exam Resources

Study materials for the DOE Radiological Control Technician qualification exam.

2022 RCT Cram Notes Cram
Rennhack's Concise Study Guide for the DOE RCT Core Exam
Michael D. Rennhack
Condensed review of the most critical RCT exam topics. Perfect for final-week prep or a quick refresher before test day.
Full DOE RCT Study Guide Complete
Radiological Control Technician Training — Fundamentals Academic Study Guide
Michael D. Rennhack
Comprehensive coverage of every DOE RCT exam objective. The definitive reference for serious exam preparation from start to finish.

NUF Exam Resources

Study materials for the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals examination for Radiation Protection contractors.

NUF Cram Notes Cram
Concise Study Guide for the NUF Radiation Protection Exam
Michael D. Rennhack
Focused review of key NUF topics. Distills the essentials into a concise guide you can get through in a weekend.
Full NUF Study Guide Complete
Nuclear Utilities Radiation Protection Fundamentals
Michael D. Rennhack
End-to-end coverage of the NUF exam curriculum. Detailed explanations, diagrams, and practice questions to build real understanding.

NRRPT Exam Resources

Essential reference texts for the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists certification exam.

Basic Radiation Protection Reference
Basic Radiation Protection Technology, 5th Ed.
Daniel A. Gollnick
The standard text for HP technicians. Covers fundamental physics, decay, dose limits, survey instruments, and contamination control.
Basic Health Physics Reference
Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutions
Joseph John Bevelacqua
Problem-driven approach ideal for NRRPT prep. Complex, realistic scenarios covering a wide spectrum of health physics practices.
Intro to Health Physics Reference
Introduction to Health Physics
Herman Cember
The preeminent core text in health physics. Radiation dosage, detection, and mitigation strategies from the ground up.
HP Solutions Manual Reference
The Health Physics Solutions Manual
Cember & Johnson
Companion to "Introduction to Health Physics." Worked solutions to all end-of-chapter problems — vital for mastering HP math.

CHP Exam Resources

Reference texts for the American Board of Health Physics Certified Health Physicist examination.

Physics for Rad Protection Reference
Physics for Radiation Protection
James E. Martin
Working resource for health physicists. Clear explanations of physics for real-world radiation protection problems.
Atoms & Radiation Reference
Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection, 2nd Ed.
James E. Turner
Readable textbook covering nuclear structure, dosimetry, shielding, and biological effects with thorough math and practical examples.
HP & Rad Health Handbook Reference
Handbook of Health Physics and Radiological Health
Slaback, Birky & Shleien
700-page compilation of health physics data for daily reference. The go-to desk reference for practitioners, technologists, and students.