Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1825 Radiation Health
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Eclipse IDE
- Python
- Adobe Photoshop
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C
- C++
Civilian Career Paths
- Environmental Engineering
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- American Board of Health Physics Diplomate Certification
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Also Common
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
What the Work Involves
- Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
- Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
- Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
- Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.
- Write research proposals to receive funding.
Related Occupations
- Nuclear Technicians
- Mathematicians
- Astronomers
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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