Radiologic Technology (HSC.RAL.AAS)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

Develop an understanding of ethical and legal principles of radiologic technology practice.
Describe the general purpose of the radiographic exam to include structures best visualized.
Perform competently the clinical skills required for safe radiological practice.

Program Plan 2026-2027

Full Time - Fall Start

MILESTONE: Students must have a “B” or higher in all required supportive and general education courses. Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to plan for successful completion of these courses. Attendance at an information session is required.

Year 1 - Summer

Courses		Credits
BIO 1511	Life Science	4
or BIO 1530	Biology I: Molecular and Cellular	4
Gen Ed	Fine Arts / Humanities	3
ENG 1510	Composition I	3
or ENG 1510E	Composition I Enhanced	4
or ENG 1510S	Composition I with Support	6
	TOTAL CREDITS	10

Year 1 - Fall

Courses		Credits
BIO 2630	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
ENG 1520	Composition II	3
or ENG 2200	Professional Communication	4
MAT 1540	College Algebra	4
or MAT 1560	Trigonometry	3
or	Higher MAT Cours	3
MDA 1103	Medical Terminology	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	13-15

Year 1 - Winter

Courses		Credits
BIO 2640	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
MDA 1350	Medical Law and Ethics	3
PHY 1610	College Physics I	4
PSY 2510	Introduction to Psychology	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	14

MILESTONE: Apply to the program with a counselor at the Southfield campus by March 1st. Attend a Record Review Session with the RAL program coordinator in March. Admission decisions made by June 1st. Students must be finishing their last required supportive courses or already have completed these requirements prior to admission.

Year 2 - Fall

Courses		Credits
RAD 2000	Introduction to Radiologic Technology	2
RAD 2009	Radiographic Procedures I	2
RAD 2011	Procedures Lab I	2
RAD 2088	Clinical Practice I	4
RAD 2140	Radiation Protection/Radiation Biology	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	13

Year 2 - Winter

Courses		Credits
RAD 2021	Radiographic Procedures II	2
RAD 2022	Procedures Lab II	2
RAD 2110	Radiographic Exposure/Quality Assurance and Imaging Systems	3
RAD 2199	Clinical Practice II	6
	TOTAL CREDITS	13

Year 2 - Summer

Courses		Credits
RAD 2080	Radiation Physics	3
RAD 2224	Clinical Practice III	5
	TOTAL CREDITS	8

Year 3 - Fall

Courses		Credits
RAD 2030	Radiologic Procedures III	2
RAD 2033	Procedures Lab III	2
RAD 2266	Clinical Practice IV	8
	TOTAL CREDITS	12

Year 3 - Winter

Courses		Credits
RAD 2120	Radiologic Pathology	2
RAD 2220	Radiation Seminar	2
RAD 2277	Clinical Practice V	8
	TOTAL CREDITS	12

TOTAL CREDITS	88-92