Course Detail: W-NF-HPT - Health Physics Technician (HPT)

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. 

Tuition: $4300

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 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.

Lecture will be M-F 8am-11am
2 choices for lab:
(A) Monday and Tuesdays or (B) Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-3pm

STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THIS PROGRAM.  ONLY ACCEPTED STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER.

All requirements and the application are available at this link:

Idaho residents may qualify for funding through Idaho Launch.

Required textbook: 
RADIATION PROTECTION: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR TECHNOLOGISTS
THOMAS E. JOHNSON
ISBN13: 9781929169160

Available at the CEI ecampus bookstore

 Session Information: NF-HPT-27FALL

Schedule: Every weekday, starting on 08/17/26 and ending on 12/04/26 (excluding 09/07/26, 11/26/26, 11/27/26)
Times: 08:00am-11:00am MDT
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There will be a mandatory orientation the week prior to the class start date. More information to be provided after registration. Students will need to register for Lab schedule A or B at checkout as sub-session.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Hailey Coffman

Facility Detail

Alexander D. Creek Building 5 - Classroom 504
Alexander D. Creek Building 5
1600 S 25th E
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 535-5345
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Facility Resources
Alexander D. Creek Classroom Laboratory Building 5 Map (PDF Document)

Alexander D. Creek Building 5

Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge of 10.00% will be assessed on cancellations occurring within 30 days of the start of this session.