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Radiation Control Technician CertificateNorthern New Mexico College

Radiation Control Technician Certificate

Certificate (CERT)
Espanola, NM
1Year
$9,158cost
32Units/Credits

Program Details & Enrollment Information

Learn everything you need to know about the program and how to take the first step toward enrollment.

Program Overview

Radiation Control Technician Technical Certificate

Welcome to the Radiation Control Technician Technical Certificate program! This program teaches entry level skills required for employment in the nuclear industry, including conducting and interpreting radiation surveys, and assessing personnel protection requirements. 

Program Objectives

  • Learn fundamental concepts of radiation detection, measurement, and control.
  • Develop skills in safely operating radiation monitoring equipment and tools.
  • Understand regulatory requirements and safety protocols for radiation environments.
  • Strengthen problem-solving and hazard assessment skills used in technical fieldwork.

Curriculum

  • Basics of radiation science and detection methods
  • Use and maintenance of radiation monitoring instruments
  • Contamination control procedures and safety regulations
  • Field practices, documentation, and exposure mitigation techniques

This program is an excellent opportunity to gain practical radiation safety skills and prepare for entry-level roles in nuclear operations, environmental monitoring, and radiation control settings. We look forward to supporting you throughout your technical training.

Potential Career Opportunities
  • Nuclear Power Plant Operator
  • Radiation Safety Officer
  • Radiation Therapy Technologist
  • Health Physics Technician
  • Radiological Control Technician
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Radiation Protection Specialist
  • Environmental Health and Safety Manager
  • Radiation Monitor
  • Nuclear Technician
Skills you will gain
  • Emergency Response
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Health Physics
  • Nuclear Safety
  • Radiation Monitoring
  • Radiation Protection
  • Technical Writing
  • Radiation Safety
  • Safety Procedures
  • Radiological Control
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