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Site Visitors Needed! Mammography Clinical Rotations

Are you interested in sharing If you have an interest, and want All too often, radiography pro- by Debra Poelhuis, M.S., R.T.(R)
your expertise in support of to learn more about becoming a grams have opted to remove (M). The article was originally
programmatic accreditation site visitor, please take a look at clinical observations and/or par- published in the Journal of the
while hav- the Expecta- ticipation in mammography rota- American Society of Radiologic
ing the tions, Qualifica- tions from the clinical compo- Technologists, September/
opportuni- tions, and Appli- nent based on concerns over October 2013 (Vol. 85, Number
ty to learn cation for Site equitable treatment of female 1) and is available on the
more about Visitors on our and male students. The JRCERT JRCERT Web site. The article
other Web site and Directors believe that removing provides excellent guidance on
JRCERT- then feel free to gender-specific clinical rotations how programs can retain mam-
accredited give us a call to has penalized all groups of stu- mography clinical experiences in
programs? discuss. dents by limiting learning experi- the curriculum and still meet
The ences that can prepare them for JRCERT requirements regarding
JRCERT Thank you, in career opportunities. equitable learning opportunities.
has an advance, for
Programs are strongly encour-
immediate need for qualified your continuing support of the
aged to review the article,
educators to serve as site visi- JRCERT and programmatic ac-
“Mammography Rotations for All
tors for radiation therapy and creditation.
Students: How to Make It Work,”
medical dosimetry programs.

The JRCERT Welcomes NEW Programs

Congratulations and welcome 21st Century Oncology, Inc. Owens Community College
School for Medical Dosimetry Toledo, OH
to these newly accredited pro-
Cape Coral, FL Magnetic Resonance
grams. Since the beginning of Medical Dosimetry
the year, 10 applicant programs Randolph Community College
Atlanta Technical College Asheboro, NC
have been awarded initial
Atlanta, GA Radiography
JRCERT accreditation by the Radiography
Board of Directors. The spon- Southern Illinois University
Elgin Community College Carbondale, IL
soring institutions and program
Elgin, IL Radiography
officials are to be commended Magnetic Resonance
for their hard work and demon- Southern Illinois University
strated high level of profession- Jefferson College Carbondale, IL
Magnetic Resonance
Hillsboro, MO
alism in achieving the “gold
Radiography
standard” in programmatic ac- Southwest University at El Paso
El Paso, TX
creditation: Mitchell Technical Institute Radiography
Mitchell, SD
Radiation Therapy