...A specialization in Environmental Health & Safety Technology

For the college graduate, with a degree in a related field, who would like to obtain technical skills in the field of radiation protection, or health physics as it is known in industry, TSTC's Advanced Technical Certificate in Health Physics is an extremely valuable addition. Individuals who work with radiation, both ionizing and non-ionizing, require specialized knowledge of the uses of radiation and its harmful effects. The advanced technical certificate in Health Physics can provide the hands-on experience and knowledge necessary to provide basic radiation safety for industry, educational institutions, agencies providing first responder training and medical facilities.

With the increasing use of radiation in our society, and with the escalating threat of radiological terrorism, the advanced technical certificate in Health Physics can benefit anyone with college degrees in fields such as environmental health and safety, environmental science, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, emergency response and many others.