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Radiological Control/Protection Technician & Health Physics Technician (RCT/RPT/HPT)
Summary

Train for high-demand radiation protection careers at Department of Energy sites (e.g., the Hanford Site) and commercial and government nuclear facilities (e.g., Energy Northwest, Perma-Fix, Framatome). Radiation protection technicians can earn competitive wages that grow with experience and overtime; actual pay varies by employer, role, and site and is not guaranteed.

Duration12 weeks
College credits48
FormatIn-person, hands-on + classroom (Richland, WA)
TuitionContact Admissions
CredentialCertificate of Completion (ATI)
Top outcomes
  • Radiation detection, measurement, and dose assessment
  • Survey, monitoring, and contamination control practices
  • Regulatory compliance (10 CFR 835, DOE directives)
Careers
  • Radiological Control Technician (RCT)
  • Radiation Protection Technician (RPT)
  • Health Physics Technician (HPT)
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