Policy Statements
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):
12.201 | requires a program to submit a teach-out plan to the JRCERT upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
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12.202 | requires a program that enters into a teach-out agreement with another sponsor to submit that teach-out agreement to the JRCERT as soon as reasonably possible if the program:
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12.203 | requires the closing program to submit a proposed teach-out agreement, if applicable, as part of the teach-out plan if the closing program is pursuing to teach-out the students to a different program (teach-out program). |
12.204 | requires that the teach-out agreement be with another JRCERT-accredited program in order to assure that the teach-out program is of acceptable and comparable quality. |
12.205 | requires programs to assure continuity of curriculum delivery, including clinical education experiences and document compliance with applicable JRCERT Standards. |
12.206 | requires that if a program closes without a teach-out agreement, the JRCERT will work with the Department of Education and the appropriate state agency, to the extent feasible, and consistent with JRCERT policy, to assist students in finding reasonable opportunities to complete their education without additional charge. |
Procedures
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):
12.201A | requires that a Teach-Out Plan Approval Form be submitted to the JRCERT for approval prior to implementation for any event identified in Policy 12.200, Policy Statement 12.201. |
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12.201B | requires that the teach-out plan provide for the equitable treatment of students consistent with applicable and relevant accreditation standards, specifies additional charges, if any, and provides for notification to the students of any additional charges. |
12.201C | notifies the United States Department of Education-recognized institutional accreditor and the state licensing or authorizing agency that the JRCERT has approved a teach-out plan for JRCERT accredited programs housed within an accredited institution. |
12.202A | requires that the teach-out agreement be consistent with applicable and relevant accreditation standards and regulations. |
12.202B | notifies the institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the state licensing or authorizing agency of its approval of the teach-out agreement. |
12.202C | requires that the teach-out agreement provides for the equitable treatment of students by ensuring that: |
i. students are provided, without additional charge, all instruction promised by the sponsor of the closed program prior to its closure but not yet provided to the students because of the closure; | |
ii. the teach-out institution, including clinical education settings, are geographically proximate to the closed program, demonstrates compatibility of its program structure and scheduling to that of the closed program, and meets all obligations to enrolled students. | |
12.203A | requires a program to complete JRCERT Teach-Out Agreement Approval Form and provide any other information the JRCERT deems necessary to support the approval of the teach-out agreement. The JRCERT Board of Directors must approve the teach-out agreement prior to implementation. |
Cross Reference
11.500 Responsibilities of Sponsors of JRCERT Accredited Programs
Adopted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology: 04/04
Revised: 06/09; 04/11; 10/11; 4/12; 03/13
Editorial Revision: 06/13; 04/19