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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 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

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 - Fall

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
MDA 1103 Medical Terminology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  13

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
BIO 2630 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
MDA 1350 Medical Law and Ethics 3
ENG 1520 Composition II 3
  or ENG 2200 Professional Communication 4
PSY 2510 Introduction to Psychology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  13-14

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
BIO 2640 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
MAT 1540 College Algebra 4
  or MAT 1560 Trigonometry 3
  or higher Higher MAT course 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7-8

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
PHY 1610 College Physics I 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  4

Year 2 - Winter 

Courses    Credits
    None  
  TOTAL CREDITS  0

MILESTONE: Apply to the program with a counselor at the Southfield campus by March 1st. Attend a Record Review session with 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 - Summer

Courses   Credits
None                              
  TOTAL CREDITS 0

Year 3 - Fall

Courses    Credits
RAD 2000 Introduction to Radiologic Technology 2
RAD 2009 Radiographic Procedures I 2
RAD 2011 Procedures Lab I 1
RAD 2088 Clinical Practice I 4
RAD 2140 Radiation Protection/Radiation Biology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS 12

Year 3 - Winter

Courses    Credits
RAD 2021 Radiographic Procedures II 2
RAD 2022 Procedures Lab II 1
RAD 2110 Radiographic Exposure/Quality Assurance and Imaging Systems 3
RAD 2199 Clinical Practice II 6
  TOTAL CREDITS 12

Year 3 - Summer

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

Year 4 - Fall

Courses    Credits
RAD 2030 Radiographic Procedures III 2
RAD 2033 Radiographic Procedures Lab III 1
RAD 2266 Clinical Practice IV 8
  TOTAL CREDITS  11

Year 4 - Winter

Courses    Credits
RAD 2120 Radiologic Pathology 2
RAD 2220 Radiation Seminar 2
RAD 2266 Clinical Practice V 8
  TOTAL CREDITS  12
TOTAL CREDITS 85-86