Officer Subspecialty
1825
Radiation Health
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Radiation Health officers protect people and facilities from harmful radiation exposure. They establish monitoring and control programs for radiation-producing equipment, radioactive materials, occupational environments, and emergency situations.
Core Skills
- radiation safety program management
- radiation dose assessment
- radiation monitoring
- shielding evaluation
- regulatory compliance
- occupational health training
- radiation emergency response
- instrument calibration
- hazard communication
Common Certifications
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- American Board of Health Physics Diplomate Certification
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- NRC Radiation Safety Officer Training
- Hazardous Materials Manager Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NRC Radiation Safety Officer Training
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety
- Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Course
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
Career Growth
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- American Board of Health Physics Diplomate Certification
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
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