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Letter from the Chair . . . .

The Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is responsible for
assuring that educational programs in the radiologic sciences are providing quality
education for their students and that the integrity of those programs is not
compromised. Recognition by the United States Department of Education as the only
programmatic accreditation agency for radiography, radiation therapy, medical
dosimetry and magnetic resonance allows us to demonstrate that responsibility to the
programs, the students, and the profession.

The central issues addressed in 2018 that promoted our core values were:

• Received feedback and comments regarding the first draft of the revised Standards
from communities of interest. The second draft was approved in October and
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posted in December. Feedback was again requested and remains ongoing. The
JRCERT Board and staff attended several state, regional, and national professional
society meetings to discuss the proposed revisions.
• In conjunction with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Educational Foundation, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) and several radiologic science educational organizations, the JRCERT
Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer met with industry manufacturers to
discuss the future of education in the profession and the advancements in equipment
that will affect health care workers in radiology.
• Met with the ASRT at our annual meeting to discuss current issues in the
profession.
• Implemented minor changes to the Accreditation Management System (AMS) and
began to design and develop significant upgrades to assure future functionality.
• Conducted accreditation seminars, outcomes assessment workshops, and site visitor
workshops.
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• Began preparations of the JRCERT 50 Anniversary Excellence in Education
Conference to be held in November 2019.

The JRCERT Board of Directors and staff continued to work persistently over the past
year to assure that the mission of the JRCERT is never compromised and is proactive to
the needs of our programs and the professional community. The support of the
educational institutions that house radiologic science programs and our communities of
interest allow us to continue providing oversight of quality programs that produce
quality employees, thus meeting the needs of the profession now and in the future. On
behalf of the JRCERT Directors and staff, I want to thank you for your continued
support of programmatic accreditation.

Bette A. Schans, Ph.D., R.T.(R), FASRT, Chair

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