Policy Statements
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):
| 11.201 | requires as an integral part of its accrediting process, the periodic submission of a Self-Study Report followed by a site visit to the program to assess compliance with relevant accreditation standards. |
|---|---|
| 11.202 | requires that the self-study process documents analysis of strengths, areas of concern, plans for improvement and assessment of outcomes. |
| 11.203 | strives for consistency in reviewing each Self-Study Report to determine program readiness for site visit. |
| 11.204 | encourages programs to implement a system for broad program involvement in development of the Self-Study Report. |
| 11.205 | considers information previously evaluated by state agencies and other accrediting agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. |
Procedures
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):
| 11.201A | requires applicable fees and costs be paid in full prior to JRCERT accreditation consideration. |
|---|---|
| 11.201B | maintains program accreditation history except for: |
| i. initial applications and self-study reports that are not submitted within six (6) months after portal access. | |
| ii. initial applications and self-study reports that are not completed within six (6) months after the documented date of the first review. | |
| iii. applications for recognition of additional clinical settings for which the program has been unresponsive for one (1) year. | |
| 11.201C | requires completion of activities and submission of requested information by a specified response date. |
| 11.201D | cooperates with sponsors to achieve program accreditation, recognizing that the burden of responsibility for achieving accreditation rests with the sponsor. |
| 11.201E | requires programs to assure that students are available for site visitor interviews during the on-site evaluation of the program. |
| 11.201F | defers initial accreditation or acts to withdraw accreditation from programs failing to comply with established procedures. |
Cross References
10.300 Conducting Accreditation Reviews at Reasonable Intervals
11.100 Principles of JRCERT Accreditation
11.600 Site Visit of the Program
50.700 Functions and Responsibilities
80.200 Integrity of the Accreditation Process
Adopted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology: 04/04
Revised: 04/08; 10/10; 04/11; 10/12; 04/16; 04/19
Editorial revision: 11/14