JRCERT Accreditation

What is JRCERT?

100

When was JRCERT established?

1969

200

Which organizations manage JRCERT?

United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

300

Which modalities does JRCERT oversee?

Radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry

Accreditation

100

Define "accreditation"

The process to ensure that school, post-secondary institutions, and other education providers meet, and maintain minimum standards of quality and integrity regarding academics, administration, and related services [or paraphrase]

200

List two reasons why accreditation is needed

• Assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions 

• Greater transparency about institutional and program performance

• Maintain standards that hold institutions and programs accountable 

• Allows eligibility of national licensure exams 

300

List three steps to obtaining accreditation 

1. Review standards of eligibility

2. Submit an application to JRCERT

3. Complete self-study reports

4. Host JRCERT staff for a site audit

5.  Receive a board review and decision

6. Maintain standards of accreditation

Clinical Setting

100

What is the maximum number of students that can work under one preceptor?

10

200

What is the ratio of students-to-equipment needed for accreditation? 

1:1

300

List two of the documents required to be on site at all times

1. Affiliation Agreement

2. Facility Accreditation & Compliance 

3. Clinical Capacity

4. Shared Clinical Settings

5. Proof of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification

6. Proof of State Licensure

7. Current CV of Clinical Preceptor