HPS-2000 Statistics for the Health Professions

The focus of this course is on exploring the statistical methods used in health professions. Students review parametric and nonparametric techniques and explore the purpose, assumptions, selection, and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics. As part of the course, students use Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze data sets.

Notes: Open to all undergraduate University students, this course meets the Quantitative Literacy requirement for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students and satisfies the statistics prerequisite for NUR-4190: Exploring Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing and NUR-5300: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in the Master of Science in Nursing degree program at Thomas Edison State University. This course cannot be used as a graduate nursing elective.

System Requirement: Specialized software is required for this course. Please see syllabus for more information.

BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 1 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (HPS-2000-NU):

Jul 2026,  Nov 2026,  Jan 2027,  Mar 2027

Online Courses (HPS-2000-OL):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Credits: 3

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RPT-2750 Introduction to Radiation Generating Devices

This course will study the safe use of radiation generating devices. The focus is on how to operate these devices in a safe manner and in compliance with the state and federal regulations and the guidelines promulgated by recognized governing agencies and committees. Course topics covered include radiation generation, emission, and the devices that produce radiation, including units of measure, dosage levels, exposure levels, background levels, ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable), and protection methods.

Advisory: It is strongly recommended that you do not take any of the Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Protection area of study courses unless your math skills, up to and including derivatives and integrals, are current. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (RPT-2750-OL):

Aug 2026,  Dec 2026,  Apr 2027

Credits: 3

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RPT-2710 Radiation Biology

This course analyzes the multidimensional aspects of understanding and minimizing the effects of radiation on humans. Students will explore the basic theories associated with radiation exposure and the need to programmatically assess and minimize the potential biological insult. Students evaluate the foundational tenets of the legal aspects of radiation exposure and the role it plays in personnel and public safety.

Advisory: It is strongly recommended that you do not take any of the Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Protection area of study courses unless your math skills, up to and including derivatives and integrals, are current. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (RPT-2710-OL):

Sep 2026,  Mar 2027

Credits: 3

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NUC-3030 Nuclear Physics for Technology

This course provides students with fundamental concepts of atomic and nuclear physics, nuclear reactor physics, and nuclear reactor operations. It includes a background in atomic and nuclear physics, nuclear reactions and elementary particle interactions as well as considerations for nuclear reactor design, reactor control, and reactor operations.

Advisory: It is strongly recommended that you do not take any of the Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Protection area of study courses unless your math skills, up to and including derivatives and integrals, are current. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (NUC-3030-OL):

Jul 2026,  Jan 2027

Credits: 3

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RPT-2800 Radioactive Shipping, Packaging, and Transporting

This course is designed to enable workers to meet the training requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as specified by 49 CFR 172 Subpart H; the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as specified by 10 CFR 71.5; and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Additional state and local regulations may apply to the transportation of radioactive material/hazardous waste. This course will not focus on those requirements because they may differ from state to state and from city to city; however, guidance will be provided to students in terms of how to investigate the regulations that are specific to their needs in this area. This course focuses on the specific regulations that need to be followed when shipping, packaging, and transporting radioactive materials.

Prerequisite: RPT-2700: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Health Physics.

Advisory: It is strongly recommended that you do not take any of the Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Protection area of study courses unless your math skills, up to and including derivatives and integrals, are current. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (RPT-2800-OL):

Sep 2026,  Mar 2027

Credits: 3

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RPT-3020 Radiation Shielding and External Dosimetry

This course is an introduction to theory, calculation, and application of radiation shielding and its associated external radiation dosimetry. The course begins with a review of fundamental radiological terms, nuclear structure, and decay mechanisms leading to the study of interactions of ionizing radiations and matter. The focus of the course will be on beta, gamma, and neutron radiations. Each will be examined on the basis of the mechanisms by which they deliver dose to matter, and the means by which such exposures can be minimized or precluded, including the part that exposure geometry, radiation energy, and quantity of activity play in the final determination of dose.

Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in radiation decay and the interaction of radiation with matter.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (RPT-3020-OL):

Jul 2026,  Jan 2027

Credits: 3

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