Las Vegas, NV July 28 - August 1, 2008-- online registration.

 

Course fee is $1240 - An optional math review session is available on the weekend prior to the course ($475)

This NRRPT Review course is designed for individuals preparing to take the examination administered by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT). The course will be valuable for others who require an understanding of radiation protection practices and regulations. This course covers the three general categories covered by the NRRPT examination. These are: (1) Applied Radiation Protection (2) Detection and Measurements and (3) Fundamentals. Daily quizzes and practice examinations provide additional practice on questions similar to those found in the NRRPT examination. The textbook for the course is the well known book by Daniel Gollnick. Each student will receive a copy of the book at no extra cost.

HOTEL INFORMATION: If you reserve your room at least 30 days in advance, the hotel has agreed to offer a special rate of $93 per night for this time period. Courses outside this time period will have a higher rate.

Attendees now have three options to book a reservation. The first method is recommended:

1. Contact Susan at La Quinta via email at lq0924dos2@laquinta.com. Attendees must include their full name, mailing address (home or business), telephone number where they can be contacted during the day and a valid email address. Also, give the name of the group, "Nevada Technical Associates". Once Susan receives the email, she will contact the attendee to complete the reservation. Please note that if you make reservations through a travel agent, the special rate may not be available because often the travel agency takes a commission. The hotel has free shuttle service to and from the airport.

2. Call La Quinta Reservations at 800-642-4239, ask for the Group and Tour Sales department. Give the name of the group--"Nevada Technical Associates" and the date of arrival. (The arrival date is for the Sunday prior to the start of training).

3. Call La Quinta Inn in Las Vegas at 702-796-9000, ask for Susan in the Sales office. Give the name of the group--"Nevada Technical Associates" and the date of arrival.

The hotel has a free shuttle to and from the airport and the travel time is about 15 minutes. If you take a taxi, the fare should be $10 to $15. The La Quinta is about one mile from the major hotels on the strip. A monorail station is located on Paradise, about a 15 minute walk north from the La Quinta. Using the monorail, you can easily reach most of the large hotels.

Room rates at the La Quinta and other hotels are extremely variable, depending on demand, so attendees are advised to take full advantage of the special rate by reserving a room prior to the 30 day deadline. You may be able to negotiate the government rate or something similar if you plan on staying the weekend before or after the course. We suggest you speak to Susan in sales if you wish to stay longer.

The hotel is about one mile from the famous Las Vegas Strip. There is also a monorail station within walking distance of the hotel (approximately 8 - 10 blocks) that can take you to most of the major hotels on the strip. So it is not necessary to have a car.

The official NRRPT exam is scheduled for August 2, 2008. Las Vegas is usually an examination site but this should be confirmed with the NRRPT organization since the exam may not always be given at every site. Attendees are advised to check with the NRRPT organization well in advance to register for the exam as the deadline is approximately two months before the test date. If you wish to take the official NRRPT exam, arrangements must be made directly with the NRRPT organization. We do not proctor the exam and have no connection with the NRRPT organization. The deadline for apply for the August 2 exam is June 13, 2008. For more information about the exam locations, see this link.