Page 153 - JRCERT Organizational Reports

Letter from the Chair . . . .

The vision of the Joint Review Committee in Laura S. Aaron,
Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is to assure Ph.D.,R.T.(R)(M)(QM),
programs achieve excellence in education through FASRT
programmatic accreditation. It is the responsibility
of the JRCERT to assure that students choosing a Chair,
JRCERT-accredited educational program will be JRCERT Board of
provided the opportunity to develop the knowledge, Directors
skills, and values required for employment and

success in the profession. As such, the JRCERT works tirelessly to ensure that the
educational quality and integrity of our accredited programs is not compromised.

During 2015, the central issues addressed by the JRCERT and our key accomplishments
were as follows:
Letter from the Chair

 Initiated the process of a comprehensive review of the Standards.
 Adopted the ASRT Magnetic Resonance Curriculum with an implementation date
of September 1, 2016.
 Added a new board member nominated by the Association of Collegiate Educators
in Radiologic Technology, Inc. (ACERT).
 Continued work with a new vendor partner to develop a new accreditation
management system (AMS).
 Created the Pulse e-newsletter to share JRCERT news and information with our
programs.
 Completed another successful annual meeting with the American Society of
Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) to discuss current issues impacting the
profession.
 Participated in the ASRT’s Leadership Academy for Educators.
 Provided consultation and/or direct representation to Kentucky, Louisiana, and
New Mexico regulatory meetings addressing educational program accreditation.
 Presented lectures on various accreditation issues at many state and national
professional meetings.
 Conducted accreditation seminars, outcomes assessment workshops, and site
visitor workshops throughout the year.

The JRCERT Board of Directors and staff continue their dedication to upholding the
mission of the organization - to promote excellence in education and to elevate the quality
and safety of patient care through accreditation of educational programs in radiography,
radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. Achieving the mission is
not possible without the support of our programs, site visitors, and the professional
community. On behalf of the JRCERT Directors and staff, I wish to thank you for your
continued support of programmatic accreditation.

Laura S. Aaron, Ph.D.,R.T.(R)(M)(QM), FASRT, Chair

2