Health Physics

Mission

The Health Physics Office ensures the safe and compliant use of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation by providing comprehensive Health Physics Services and effectively managing CRDAMC’s Defense Health Agency (DHA) Radioactive Materials Authorization.

Scope of Practice

• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable Federal, DHA and Army regulations pertaining to Radiation Safety
• Protect CRDAMC beneficiaries and employees from unnecessary exposure to radiation through enforcement of the ALARA principle
• Educate staff, supervisors and healthcare providers to address radiation concerns to health and safety 

Programs and Services

• Nuclear Medicine Support (Iodine-131 Radiotherapies)
• Radiation Occupational Dose Monitoring
• Radiation Safety Training
• Radioactive Waste Management
• Diagnostic Imaging Surveys
• Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety Program

Request Services

• Radiation Safety Training
• Lead Protective Garment Program
• Radiation Safety Consultations
• Facility Shielding Evaluations