Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Health Physics Technician (HPT) Program at the College of Eastern Idaho prepares students for entry‑level employment as health physics technicians committed to protecting people, equipment, and the environment from unnecessary radiation exposure. This 16‑week program combines focused classroom instruction with extensive hands‑on laboratory training to build proficiency in radiation safety fundamentals, hazard identification, exposure‑control practices, and accurate documentation. Students train with industry‑standard equipment and procedures used in national laboratories, commercial nuclear power plants, research institutions, and dosimetry and calibration facilities. Graduates earn their Department of Energy (DOE) Core Card and demonstrate competency through practical, industry‑aligned exercises. With small cohort sizes, rigorous academic expectations, and a curriculum grounded in real‑world scenarios, the HPT Program consistently produces well‑prepared, safety‑focused technicians ready to enter the radiological protection workforce
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
15
Hours
480
Entrance Requirements
None
School
College of Eastern Idaho - WTCE
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Grading & Progression Requirements Students will take a lecture exam at th
Training Location(s)
1600 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Local WIB
45 - REG-2 WIB 6
Name of Credential
Department of Energy (DOE) Core Card
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
NA
Refund Policy
to be determined - minimum of refund minus 10% fee if cancelled 2 business days or more from cohort's orientation date
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Department of Energy (DOE)
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$4,300.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,300.00
