Certification

How to Get Certified

The ABHP grants professional certification in the field of Health Physics.

The ABHP Certification Process is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards.

2025 Exam

The applications for 2025 ABHP exams are now open.
Application materials are due by January 17

Part I Exam Dates: June 6 to June 14, 2025
Part II Exam Date: Monday, July 14, 2025

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Exam Requirements

A history of the Board and the current requirements for certification are contained in the Prospectus.

*Updated Version Published October 2024*

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Additional guidelines for the Professional Report for the Part II CHP Exam application can be found here.

Professional Report

Becoming a CHP also qualifies an individual for membership in the American Academy of Health Physics.

Forms

NAME INSTRUCTIONS / COMMENTS
Useful Formula Sheet A copy of this sheet is provided to Part II candidates at the time of examination
Radiation Report Cover Sheet Submitted with ABHP Testing Application
Candidate Calculator Form Application to use approved calculator for exams
Application for ADA Accommodations A disabled candidate who desires a reasonable accommodation for exam-taking has the responsibility to make the request by completing this ABHP Application for Exam Accommodations and providing the specified documentation.

Questions?

Inquiries regarding the certification process can be directed to the Secretariat.

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