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Health Physics
Program Description:
 This certificate program includes courses designed to prepare
students for entry-level employment into a variety of occupational and
environmental settings in a Department of Energy facility. Students
will study the basic principles of atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity,
radiation detection, and environmental monitoring.
What do people in this job do?
- Perform duties including personnel monitoring, sample collection for
radiation evaluation, data recording and tabulation and related mathematical
calculations under direct supervision.
- Use radiation monitoring instruments to distinguish and understand characteristics
of radiation.
- Complete analysis of data limited to comparison of routine readings with
pre-determined standards and report those which exceed operational level.
Where Can I Possibly Be Employed?
- USEC, UDS, PRS, Swift & Staley, Honeywell
- Hospitals
- Nuclear Power Plants in other states – requires relocation
- Companies supplying temporary employees (travelers) to nuclear power
plants – requires extensive travel
How Much Can I Earn?
You can earn on average $18 per hour with the Health Physics
Certificate.
Health Physics Technician Certificate - 17 Credit Hours
- MT 115 Technical Mathematics
- PHX 150 Introductory Physics
- HP 101 Introduction to Health Physics 1
- HP 102 Introduction to Health Physics 2
- HP 201 Nuclear Instrumentation & Measurement 1
- GEC 276 Employment and Professional Skills
What Do I Need to Do to Apply?
Step 1: Prepare Your Application
- Complete Application Form.
- Contact WKCTC Adult Education Center to schedule and take the
TABE Test at 270/534-3451.
- Secure Copy of TABE Test scores.
- Secure 3 letters of reference.
- Provide a copy of GED, HS Diploma, or higher degree earned or Transcript
(those admitted will need to submit an official copy at a later date).
- Complete releases of information for WKCTC to contact references,
interested agencies and potential employers.
Step 2: Turn in Your Paperwork
- Turn all paperwork in to the Office of Employment & Training. Address: 416
S. 6th St. Paducah, KY
- Office of Employment & Training will conduct preliminary screening
to ensure all applicants meet basic qualifications.
Time is limited. So turn in your application as soon as possible.
Step 3: Participate in Screening Interview
- Participate in Screening Interview
Step 4: Secure Background &Drug Test
- If selected for final consideration, you will need to complete
appropriate paperwork for criminal background check and pay $45.
- Complete Drug Screening and pay $45.
- Total cost is $90.
Step 5: Complete Additional Assessments
- If selected, contact WKCTC to schedule required additional assessments.
To make appointment, please contact 270/534-3366.
Step 6: Attend Interviews
- If selected, participate in final interview
Step 7: Prepare to Start Class
- Class participants selected
Health
Physics Program Application Check Sheet (pdf)
Release
of Information Form (pdf)
TABE Test Information (pdf)
Application
for Admission to Health Physics Program (pdf)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (270) 534-3366
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