Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician

The Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician certificate program at Columbia Basin College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Pasco, Washington. The program covers radiation safety principles, health physics practices, and monitoring techniques, preparing students for technician roles in nuclear facilities and related industries.

This program falls within the health physics and radiation protection field (CIP 51.0916). Columbia Basin College also offers a longer associate degree pathway in Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician for students seeking more comprehensive training, as well as a two- to four-year certificate in Nuclear Engineering Technology. Additional programs at the college include Network and System Administration, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Drafting and Design Technology, supporting a broad range of technical career paths in the Pasco, Washington area.