Policy Statements
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):
| 80.301 | regards accreditation as a public trust conducted in the interests of students and the public as purchasers, supporters and consumers of educational services. |
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| 80.302 | establishes and implements policies and procedures which are designed to serve the public interest. |
| 80.303 | includes a public member on the Board of Directors to provide a broad perspective to the accreditation process. |
| 80.304 | assures that policies are appropriately disseminated. |
Procedures
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):
| 80.302A | performs functions to enhance the quality of radiologic sciences education and to serve as an indicator that accredited programs meet established accreditation standards. |
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| 80.302B | conducts accreditation activities that establish the validity and effectiveness of education without being inappropriately restrictive or discouraging innovation and experimentation. |
| 80.302C | assists institutions, students, and others in identifying JRCERT-accredited programs for purposes of enrollment, transfer of credits, and eligibility for public and private funds through publication of a directory of JRCERT-accredited programs. |
| 80.302D | protects sponsors and programs against internal and external pressures that may compromise sponsor prerogatives or academic standards by providing relevant accreditation standards for substantial compliance. |
| 80.303A | appoints a public member to the Board of Directors according to its Bylaws and established policies and procedures. |
| 80.304A | provides due process of accreditation decisions of Accreditation Withheld and Accreditation Withdrawn. |
Cross References
10.100 Appeals Process
10.700 Disclosure of Accreditation Status
10.900 Fair Practice Standards in Education
11.600 Site Visit of the Program
50.000 Development and Revision of Policies and Procedures
50.200 Directors: Qualifications and Elections Bylaws
Adopted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology: 04/04
Editorial Revision: 04/19