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- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU) History
- Programs of Study
- College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS)
- Admission Process
- General Education
- Aerospace Medical Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Aerospace Physiology Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Advanced Tactical Provider, B.S.H.S
- Cardiovascular Technology, A.S.
- Emergency Medical Services, A.S.
- Education and Training Administration and Leadership, A.S.H.S.
- Global Community Health, B.S.H.S.
- Health Physics Technology, A.A.S.
- Histology Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Hospital Corpsman Basic
- Independent Duty Corpsman - Submarine, B.S.H.S
- Independent Duty Corpsman - Surface, B.S.H.S
- Medical Laboratory Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Neurodiagnostic Technologist, A.S.H.S.
- Nuclear Medicine, B.S.
- Nutrition Science
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.
- Ophthalmic Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Opticianry, A.S.H.S.
- Pharmacy Technology, A.A.S.
- Public Health Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Radiation Protection / Health Physics Technology, A.A.S.
- Radiologic Technologist, A.S.H.S.
- Respiratory Care, A.S.
- Urology Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Graduate School of Nursing (GSN)
- School of Medicine (SOM)
- Graduate Education Office (GEO)
- Postgraduate Dental College (PDC)
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Radiation Protection / Health Physics Technology, A.A.S.
Overview
The Associate of Applied Science in Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technology (AASRP/HPT) Program trains sailors in the knowledge and skills required to perform duties of radiation monitoring, radiation surveys, thermoluminescent dosimetry, radiation administration, radiation medical examination preparation, decontamination and risk communication. Additionally, students are taught how to operate radiation equipment, and conduct personnel orientation related to radiation hazards and associated risk and hazards. The program includes mathematics; radiation health administration; radiation fundamentals; computerized exposure record systems; medical effects of ionizing radiation; radiation physics; and radiobiology.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
Communication - Oral
Communication - Written
| ENG 1301 | English Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Math
Quantitative Science - Natural Science
| SCI 1300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Health Science
| HSCI 1300 | Health Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Human Science - Humanities
Human Science - Social Science
| MILS 1301 | Military Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Major Requirements
| RHT 2201 | Radiological Calculations | 2 |
| RHT 2303 | Radiation Biology and Medical Surveillance Programs | 3 |
| RHT 2304 | Radioactive Decontamination and Casualty Response | 3 |
| RHT 2305 | Radiation Protection and Program Administration | 3 |
| RHT 2402 | Fundamentals of Nuclear and Radiation Physics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Free Elective - Approved Coursework
Total Credit Hours: 60