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Letter from the Chair . . . .

Promoting excellence in radiologic sciences education has
been the hallmark since the inception of the Joint Review
Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT). The JRCERT remains the gold standard for
programmatic accreditation. Our responsibility is to help
ensure graduates from our accredited programs have the
knowledge, skills, and professional values required to provide safe,
Message from the Chair
high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic radiologic services to patients.

Looking back at 2014, the key activities undertaken by the JRCERT were as
follows:

 The JRCERT implemented the revised Standards on January 1, 2014.
 The JRCERT was granted continued recognition by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA) after defending its petition to the Committee on Recognition in
June 2014.
 The JRCERT and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) met for
their annual meeting to discuss current issues in the profession.
 The JRCERT participated in the ASRT Leadership Academy for Educators.
 The JRCERT presented lectures on various accreditation issues at many state and
national professional meetings.
 The JRCERT conducted accreditation seminars, outcomes assessment workshops, and
site visitor workshops.
 The JRCERT sent representation to the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation
Therapy Advisory Council (MIRTAC) speaking in support of programmatic
accreditation.
 The JRCERT Board adopted the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Radiation Therapy Curriculum effective September, 2015.
 The JRCERT contracted with PowerObjects to create a new accreditation management
system (AMS).

“Promoting excellence in education and elevating the quality and safety of patient
care through accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation
therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry” is the mission of the
JRCERT. The JRCERT Board of Directors and staff are proud to support this
mission and wish to thank our programs for their continued support.

Debra J. Poelhuis, M.S., R.T.(R)(M), Chair