September 21-23, 2005

 

ITEM 128-2701-R0905  Approval to Establish an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology; Montana State University-Billings College of Technology

 

THAT: Montana State University-Billings College of Technology seeks approval from the Montana Board of Regents to convert the currently approved Level l Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology to an approved Level ll program.

 EXPLANATION:   The development of the Radiologic Technology program is the result of a partnership with Saint Vincent Healthcare and Deaconess Billings Clinic of Billings, Montana.  In Spring of 2003, MSU-Billings College of Technology was contacted by Saint Vincent Healthcare and Deaconess Billings Hospital with a proposal to shift the hospital based radiologic training program to an Associate of Applied Science degree offered at MSU Billings. In August 2003, the Board of Regents approved a Level I request by Montana State University-Billings College of Technology to offer an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology. After completing three semesters (Fall 2004, Spring 2005, and Summer 2006) of offering the Radiologic Technology program, the University is now requesting the program be considered for Level II approval.

The MSU-Billings College of Technology is committed to addressing the educational needs of individuals and business entities within the local area and the state. Health care has been identified as an area of critical need. Radiologic technologists are identified locally, statewide, and nationally as being in short supply now and with increasing demand anticipated as the field of radiology develop more diverse applications.