Welcome to the BIE Academy

At BIE Academy, our mission is to revolutionize preparation for the Certified Health Physicist (CHP) examination through a modern, rigorous, and fully supportive learning experience. We are committed to delivering high-impact instruction, realistic practice exams, and personalized one-on-one mentorship—ensuring every student is not just test-ready, but confident, capable, and equipped for long-term success in health physics. By blending technical excellence with accessible, up-to-date teaching methods, BIE Academy is setting a new standard in professional certification training.

Expert Guidance

Benefit from the insights and strategies of industry professionals

Comprehensive Content

Cover all exam topics with detailed study materials and practice questions

Interactive Learning

Engage in interactive sessions and quizzes to enhance your understanding

About the Course

Prepare to conquer your CHP Part 1 exam with our specialized course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. Dive deep into each exam topic, tackle challenging concepts, and boost your confidence with our expert guidance. Take the first step towards achieving your certification today! Enroll now and start your journey to success.

Meet Your Instructor

Hello, I'm Amber Bolen, your dedicated instructor for this course. With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry and a passion for helping students succeed, I'm here to guide you through your exam preparation journey. I understand the challenges you face and am committed to providing you with the support you need to excel. Let's work together towards your exam success!

Course Curriculum

37 Chapters · 227 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to CHP Part 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Part 1 Welcome

  2. 2

    Atomic and Nuclear Physics Overview

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      Atomic and Nuclear Physics Overview Notes

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      Atomic and Nuclear Physics Overview Practice Questions with Solutions

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      Atomic and Nuclear Physics Overview Quiz

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Atomic and Nuclear Physics Overview Practice Exam

  3. 3

    Dosimetric Quantities and Units

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Dosimetric Quantities and Units Video Lecture 1 (Exposure through Equivalent Dose)

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      Dosimetric Quantities and Units Video Lecture 2 (Effective Dose through Linear Energy Transfer)

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      Exposure (X) Notes

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      Absorbed Dose (D) Notes

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      Dose Equivalent (H) Notes

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      Committed Dose Equivalent (HT) Notes

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      Effective Dose Equivalent (HE) Notes

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      Kerma Notes

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      Equivalent Dose (HT) Notes

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      Effective Dose (E) Notes

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      Specific Energy Imparted Notes

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      Lineal Energy Notes

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      Particle Fluence and Fluence Rate Notes

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      Energy Fluence and Energy Fluence Rate Notes

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      Total Mass Stopping Power Notes

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      Linear Energy Transfer Notes

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      Dosimetric Quantities and Units Practice Questions with Solutions

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      Dosimetric Quantities and Units Quiz

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      Dosimetric Quantities and Units Practice Exam

  4. 4

    Natural and Human-Made Sources of Radiation Exposure

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Natural and Human-Made Sources of Radiation Exposure Video Lecture

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      Natural and Human-Made Sources Overview

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      Natural Sources of Radiation Exposure

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      Cosmic Radiation Exposure

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      Sources of Natural Radiation Exposure and Dose Equivalent

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      Natural Background Radiation Exposure

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      Genetically Significant Dose

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      Human-Made Sources of Radiation Exposure

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      Industrial and Medical Applications of Radiation Sources

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      Natural and Human-Made Sources of Radiation Exposure Practice Questions

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      Natural and Human-Made Sources of Radiation Practice Exam

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      Natural and Human-Made Sources of Radiation Exposure Practice Questions with Answers

  5. 5

    Standards and Regulations

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      Standards and Regulations Video Lecture

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      Benefits and Risks of Radiation Protection Standards

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      Radiation Safety Guidelines for Minors

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      Planned Special Exposures

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      Notifications

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      Standards and Regulations Practice Questions with Answers

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      Standards and Regulations Practice Questions

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      Standards and Regulations Practice Exam

  6. 6

    Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation

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      Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation Lecture 1

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      Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation Lecture 2

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      Biological Effects of Radiation Exposure

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      Factors Influencing Biological Damage from Ionizing Radiation

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      The Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau

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      Degree of Biological Damage

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      Radiation Effects and Irradiations in the Individual

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      Acute Radiation Exposure

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      Skin Exposures

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      Delayed Effects

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      Dose Response Relationships

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      Radiation Risk

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      Radiation Risk Models

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      Probability of Causation

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      Biological Effects of Radiation Practice Questions with Answers

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      Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation Practice Questions

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      Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation Practice Exam

  7. 7

    Instrumentation

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      Instrumentation Video Lecture 1

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      Understanding Gas Filled Radiation Detectors

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      Ion Chambers

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      Proprotional Region

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      Geiger Mueller

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      Scintillation Counters

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      Semiconductor Detectors

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      Particle Detection Efficiency Notes

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      Particle Detection Efficiency Corrections

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      Alpha Monitoring

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      Beta Monitoring

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      Gamma Monitoring

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      Neutron Monitoring

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      Personal Dosimetry Devices

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      Instrumentation Practice Questions with Answers

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      Instrumentation Practice Questions

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      Instrumentation Practice Exam

  8. 8

    External Dosimetry

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      External Dosimetry Radiation Protection Video Lecture

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      Shielding Without Buildup

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      Shielding with Buildup

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      Half Value Layer Method

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      Activation Sources

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      Point Source Radiation Calculations

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      External Dosimetry Practice Questions with Solutions

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      External Dosimetry Practice Questions

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      External Dosimetry Practice Exam

  9. 9

    Internal Dosimetry Part 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Internal Dosimetry Radiation Protection Video Lecture Part 1

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      Internal Dosimetry Background and Context

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      Internal Dosimetry Core Methodology

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      Internal Dosimetry Practical Applications

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      Internal Dosimetry Legacy and Future

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    Internal Dosimetry Part 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      ICRP 60 Dosimetric Quantities

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      Detriment

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      Committed Dose Calculations

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      Tissue Weighting Factors

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      Practical Applications

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      Internal Dosimetry Practice Questions with Answers

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      Internal Dosimetry Practice Questions

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      Internal Dosimetry Practice Exam

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    ALARA and Shielding

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      ALARA and Shielding Video Lecture 1

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      ALARA and Shielding Video Lecture 2

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      Advanced ALARA

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      ALARA Implementation

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      Shielding Principles

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      ALARA and Shileding Fundamentals

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      ALARA and Shielding Practice Questions and Answers

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      ALARA and Shielding Practice Questions

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      ALARA and Shielding Practice Exam

  12. 12

    Counting Statistics

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Counting Statistics Video Lecture 1

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      Counting Statistics Video Lecture 2

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      Counting Stats Fundamental Principles

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      Measurement Uncertainty and Confidence

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      Background Corrections and Error Propagation

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      Optimizing Counting Procedures

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      Detection Limits

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      Counting Statistics Practical Applications

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      Counting Statistics Key Takeaways

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      Fundamentals of Detection Limits

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      Practical Applications and Optimization

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      Specialized Techniques and Applications

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      Summary and Key Takeaways

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      Counting Statistics Practice Questions with Answers

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      Counting Statistics Practice Questions

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      Counting Statistics Practice Exam

  13. 13

    Monitoring and Interpretation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Monitoring and Interpretation Video Lecture

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      Monitoring and Interpretation Notes

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      Monitoring and Interpretation Questions with Answers

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      Monitoring and Interpretation Practice Questions

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Monitoring and Interpretation Practice Exam

  14. 14

    Operational Health Physics

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Operational Health Physics Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Operational HP Overview

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      Radiological Controls by Material Type

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      Radiation Surveys and Monitoring

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      Respiratory Protection

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      Hazard Control and Safety Management

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      Practical Applications and Case Studies

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      Regulatory Framework and Compliance

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      Advanced Topics and Future Trends

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      Professional Development and Ethics

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      Operational Health Physics Practice Questions

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      Operational Health Physics Practice Exam

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    Transportation and Waste Part 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Transportation and Waste Part 1 Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Overview and Regulatory Framework

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      Natural Radioactive Waste

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      Man-made Radioactive Waste

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      Transportation Requirements

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      Advanced Topics and Future Considerations

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    Transportation and Waste Part 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Transportation and Waste Part 2 Video Lecture

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      Fissile Material Requirements

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      Package Classifications

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      Package Requirements Notes

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      Transport Vehicle Requirements

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      Radiation Survey Requirements

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      Type A and B Packages

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      Waste Packaging Categories Overview

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      Transportation and Waste Practice Questions

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Transportation and Waste Practice Exam

  17. 17

    Nuclear Emergencies

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Nuclear Emergencies Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Nuclear Emergencies - Fundamentals and Classification

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      Emergency Response Protocols

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      Nuclear Emergency Case Studies

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      Specialized Emergency Types

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      Emergency Management Systems

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      Nuclear Emergencies - Modern Developments and the Future

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      Nuclear Emergencies Practice Questions

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Nuclear Emergencies Practice Exam

  18. 18

    Medical Health Physics Part 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Medical Health Physics Part 1 Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      X-ray Imaging and Radiography Notes

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      Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Notes

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      Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Notes

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      Nuclear Medicine

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      History of Medical Radiation Use

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      Facility Design Notes

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    Medical Health Physics Part 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Medical Physics Part 2 Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Medical-Health-Physics-2

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Medical Health Physics Part 2 Practice Questions

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Medical Physics Practice Exam

  20. 20

    University Health Physics

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      University Health Physics Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      University Health Physics Notes

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      University Health Physics Questions

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      University Health Physics Practice Exam

  21. 21

    Fuel Cycle Health Physics 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Fuel Cycle Health Physics Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Fuel Cycle Health Physics 1 Notes

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    Fuel Cycle Health Physics 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Fuel Cycle Health Physics Video Lecture 2

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Fuel Cycle Health Physics 2 Notes

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Fuel Cycle Health Physics Practice Questions

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Fuel Cycle Health Physics Practice Exam

  23. 23

    Research Reactor Health Physics 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Research Reactor Health Physics Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Research Reactor Health Physics 1

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    Research Reactor Health Physics 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Research Reactor Health Physics Video Lecture 2

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Research Reactor Health Physics Notes 2

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Research Reactor Health Physics Questions

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Research Reactor Health Physics Practice Exam

  25. 25

    Power Reactor Health Physics Part 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Power Reactor Health Physics Video Lecture 1

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Power Reactor Health Physics 1 Notes

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    Power Reactor Health Physics Part 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Power Reactor Health Physics Video Lecture 2

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Power Reactor Health Physics 2

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Research Reactor Health Physics Part 2 Practice Questions

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Power Reactor Health Physics Practice Exam

  27. 27

    Environmental Health Physics Part 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Environmental Health Physics Part 1 Video Lecture 1

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Environmental Health Physics Lecture 1 Notes

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    Environmental Health Physics Part 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Environmental Health Physics Part 2 Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Environmental Health Physics Lecture 1 Notes

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Environmental Health Physics Practice Questions

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Environmental Health Physics Practice Exam

  29. 29

    Accelerator Health Physics Part 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Accelerator Health Physics Part 1 Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Accelerator Health Physics Part 1

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    Accelerator Health Physics Part 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Accelerator Health Physics Part 2 Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Accelerator Health Physics Part 2 Notes

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Accelerator Health Physics Part 2 Practice Questions

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Accelerator Health Physis Practice Exam

  31. 31

    Non-Ionizing Radiation Part 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Part 1 Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Non-Ionizing Radiation Part 1 Notes

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    Non-Ionizing Radiation Part 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Part 2 Video Lecture

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Part 2 Notes

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Non-Ionizing Radiation Practice Questions

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Non-Ionizing Radiation Practice Exam

  33. 33

    Additional Practice Questions

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      Supplemental Practice Questions

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      Additional Practice Questions

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    Dr. Bevelacqua's Full Part 1 Workbooks

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      ABHP Part 1 Certification Review Course - Volume 1

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      ABHP Part 1 Certification Review Course Volume 2

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      ABHP Part 1 Certification Review Course Volume 3

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      ABHP Part 1 Certification Review Course Volume 4

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    Full Length Timed Practice Exam

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      Full Length Timed Practice Exam

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    Flashcards

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      Part 1 Flashcards

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    Full Practice Question Bank (Randomized with Immediate Feedback)

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Full Practice Question Bank

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