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Apr 18, 2024
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, B.S., Specialization in Radiologic Technology
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Contact:
Sara Rivard
Special Instructor and Director
sararivard@oakland.edu
Nancy Demo
Executive Secretary
demo@oakland.edu
A Radiologic (X-ray) Technologist is a professional responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic or research purposes. The radiologic technologist must integrate complex knowledge and advanced technical skills in the imaging of internal structures. Radiologic technologists apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and radiographic technique in the performance of their duties.
Individuals interested in a radiography career must be able to communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals. The radiologic technologist must display compassion, competence and concern in order to meet the special needs of the patient. Direct contact is required when maneuvering the patient into position for various procedures. Radiography is a rewarding career that combines patient care with modern medical technology.
Students may apply for admission into the Radiologic Technology specialization after completing the Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences core curriculum requirements. Radiologic Technology is currently the only Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences specialization for which Oakland University holds the programmatic accreditation. The admission process occurs during Winter semester prior to the August start date of each year. Acceptance into the program is competitive and based on math and science grade point average, personal interview and letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to have current CPR (“Healthcare Provider”) certification through the American Heart Association. Patient contact experience, volunteering with patients and advanced course work are considered favorably in the admissions process. The didactic coursework is completed at Oakland University and the supervised clinical experience in the Radiologic Technology Department at Beaumont Health.
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Requirements for clinical and diagnostic sciences, B.S.
Students pursing a Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences degree are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits and fulfill the requirements described below:
- Meet the university general education requirements (see General Education Requirements ). Note that several courses under requirement number three below satisfy general education requirements and Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences degree requirements. See courses marked with “*”.
- Complete the Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences core curriculum.
- Complete the specialization course requirements specified under the following specialization: radiologic technology.
- Complete all Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences major program course-work with a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher.
Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences core curriculum courses
Admissions
To be accepted in a clinical specialization internship, students must submit a formal application for each program for which they seek consideration. Applications for the histotechnology and radiologic technology internship programs are processed in the winter semester of the sophomore year (or winter semester following completion of the Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences core curriculum). Applications for nuclear medicine internships are processed during the fall or winter semester of the junior year (depending on desired start of clinical program) and applications for the MLS internships are processed during the summer prior to the senior year. It is recommended that students have at least a 3.00 overall GPA. Students with lower grade point averages may be admitted provisionally pending satisfactory completion of appropriate fall semester, junior-year course work. Students should check the clinical program’s websites for exact application dates.
Grade point policy
Students in the professional specializations HTL, MLS, NMT, or RAD whose cumulative grade point average falls below a 2.80 are not able to graduate with the professional specialization designation. In these cases, students are eligible to graduate with a Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences Pre-clinical professions specialization.
In order to remove program probationary status, students must raise their cumulative major grade point average to 2.80 or higher.
Radiologic technology specialization professional course requirements
Students in the radiologic technology specialization must complete the following courses
Advanced Modalities for Radiologic Technologists
Professionals who are currently ARRT registered may expand on their existing knowledge in the areas of Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Mammography, in affiliation with Beaumont Health. Each course is approximately one semester (15 - 17 weeks) in length and includes 4 days of clinical and one 3 hour class day per week. Clinical hours take place on days and afternoon shifts at various Beaumont Health locations. Other clinical sites, locations and hours of attendance may be required. Clinical shifts vary based on the clinical rotation schedule, as assigned. With permission, additional clinical time may be allowed. These advanced modality courses demand a high level of student professionalism, personal commitment, and academic focus.
Students may apply for admission to one of the modality courses listed below, through the Radiologic Technology program application process. Applicants are required to hold current ARRT registration or become registered with the ARRT within two weeks after the modality course start date and they must also hold current CPR (“Healthcare Provider”) certification through the American Heart Association. Applications are accepted year round and the courses may be scheduled any semester based on the number of applicants. Acceptance into a modality course is based on previous math and science grade point average, personal interview, and letters of recommendation.
Modality Courses in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Mammography
Note
Some clinical programs may require MTH 1441 . Check the individual clinical programs for current requirements.
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