Policy Statements
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):
| 10.601 | develops accreditation standards for use in the evaluation of programs for accreditation. |
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| 10.602 | uses accreditation standards in assessing, promoting, and improving the quality of the educational programs it accredits. |
| 10.603 | adopts, periodically revises, and disseminates accreditation standards. |
| 10.604 | performs a comprehensive review of accreditation standards at least every ten (10) years. |
| 10.605 | assures accreditation standards have the following characteristics: |
| i. Outcomes Oriented – qualitative and based on assessment of outcomes; | |
| ii. Broadly Applicable – are stated in broad terms and applied nationally; | |
| iii. Non-Restrictive – acknowledge and respect the right of sponsors providing education to be self-defining and self-determining; | |
| iv. Demonstrates Quality, Continuity, and Flexibility – are non-prescriptive and promote program quality and stability and accommodate reasonable variations and special characteristics, such as those associated with non-traditional, experimental or innovative approaches to radiologic sciences education; | |
| v. Transparency– provides the public with accurate and valid information regarding the program’s offerings; | |
| vi. Accountability – provides readily accessible, accurate, and consistent aggregate information to the public about program performance and student achievement. | |
| 10.606 | provides guidance in the application of accreditation standards and accreditation materials. |
Procedures
| 10.601A | develops accreditation standards that consider the needs of the profession and the healthcare delivery system, taking into account the variety of accredited programs and broad input from communities of interest. |
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| 10.603A | requires the use of recognized and accepted curricula for the profession as defined in the relevant accreditation standards. |
| 10.603B | reviews and responds in a timely fashion to program concerns forwarded to the JRCERT regarding the accreditation standards. |
| 10.604A | determines that if the Standards must be revised as a result of the comprehensive review, the process to review the Standards must be implemented within twelve (12) months of such determination and completed within a reasonable time-frame. |
| 10.604B | based on the comprehensive review of relevant accreditation standards considers the following alternatives: |
| i. performs a comprehensive revision of the standards; Refer to: Systematic Revision of Accreditation Standards | |
| ii. revises specific sections of the standards; | |
| iii. refines or clarifies specific sections of the standards; | |
| iv. authorizes no changes in the standards. | |
| 10.605A | considers changes in educational or professional methodologies, scientific or technological advances and/or changing professional needs when developing or revising accreditation standards. |
| 10.606A | provides published materials to guide program officials, faculty, and site visitors in application of relevant accreditation standards and policies and procedures. |
Cross References
10.800 Alternative Learning Options
11.100 Principles of JRCERT Accreditation
11.500 Rights and Responsibilities of Sponsors of JRCERT Accredited Programs
11.600 Site Visit of the Program
12.300 Display and/or Utilization for Educational Purposes of Program Accreditation Materials
50.700 Functions and Responsibilities
80.200 Integrity of the Accreditation Process
Bylaws
Adopted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology: 04/04
Revised: 10/10; 04/11; 10/11; 04/19
Editorial Revision: 10/04; 04/23