Fountainhead College of Technology Training

EnergX and the Fountainhead College of Technology (FCT) in Knoxville, Tennessee, have designed, developed, and implemented a Radiation Protection Technology degree program. FCT is an established college in East Tennessee that offers many technical degree programs. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

FCT and EnergX work together to provide a solid program to prepare interested students to become academically (classroom) and hands-on experienced (laboratory) in the career path of a competent radiation control technician (RCT) in the Radiation Protection Technology program.

FCT’s Radiation Protection Technology program emphasizes the academic and practical skills to become employed in the nuclear industry as a RCT. RCT job functions include protecting people and the environment from the effects of radiation and radioactive contamination through the principles of time, distance, and shielding. RCT’s has a basic understanding of the natural laws of ionizing radiation, the mechanism of radiation damage, methods of detection, and hazards assessment. Job tasks include providing supervisory, administrative, and/or physical control, utilizing sound health physics principles in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements utilizing acceptable industry practices.

The degree program consists of general education courses, humanities, and degree-specific courses. FCT provides all general education and humanity courses to support the degree program. EnergX provides all remaining courses; specifically, all courses and practical training that is directly related to radiological protection. Guidance for the program follows both DOE and commercial nuclear training principles. The Radiation Protection Technology program is designed to provide graduates who are educated and skilled in radiation protection technology for job functions at both commercial nuclear power facilities as well as at DOE nuclear facilities.

In addition to being awarded an Associate Degree in Radiation Protection Technology in 16 months, graduates who also obtain an 80% or greater in selected courses can also receive a DOE Core Card which is accepted at most DOE sites.

CH – classroom hours
LH – lab hours (on or off campus)
CR – college credits per course (class)