Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician

Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician is a two- to four-year certificate program at Aiken Technical College, a public institution in Graniteville, SC. This program is part of the health physics technology field (CIP 51.0916) and trains students for roles in monitoring, measuring, and controlling radiation exposure in healthcare, research, and industrial settings.

Aiken Technical College also offers related programs including Medical Radiologic Technology/Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students in this program can expect coursework in radiation physics, detection instrumentation, regulatory compliance, and safety protocols, with preparation for employment in nuclear facilities, hospitals, and government agencies.