Radiation Protection Technology - Spartanburg Community College

Radiation Protection Technology from Spartanburg Community College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Associate Degree in Applied Science with a major in Radiation Protection Technology provides the fundamental knowledge and skills to the student who desires a career as a radiation protection technician in a nuclear power facility. Entrance into the program requires a successful completion of the Fundamentals of Radiation Science certificate with a C or better in every course. The two-year curriculum includes general education college transfer courses, nuclear power plant operation courses taught by Institute of Nuclear Power Operation (INPO) certified Duke Energy instructors, and two paid, hands-on internships in local nuclear power facilities that will prepare the graduate for immediate employment as a junior radiation protection technician. Practical Experience General education courses will provide students hands-on physical science and chemistry laboratory scenarios in which they develop and hone laboratory skills. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to use up-to-date microcomputer hardware and software similar to that used in business and industry. Major courses in radiation protection will provide students with on-the-job training (OJT) followed by task performance evaluation (TPE) that will allow for successful on-site performance. Qualifying students will participate in two hands-on internships in a nearby nuclear power facility. The duration of each internship will be a minimum of 40 days with a minimum number of 240 hours of on-site activity and training. Collectively, these courses will promote critical thinking skills that will allow for effective communication, teambuilding and problem-solving skills stressed in the work place. Professional Opportunities Graduates of the Associate Degree in Applied Science with a major Radiation Protection Technology Program will be prepared for immediate employment as junior radiation protection technicians in any U.S. nuclear power facility. View more details on Spartanburg Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.