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Frequently Asked Questions
Degree
Documentation In response to the pandemic, the JRCERT has fielded numerous questions and the answers
for Program may be applicable and helpful to other programs facing many of the same scenarios.
Faculty Q. Can we exceed our program total capacity (PTC) if we accept a new cohort of students
while our senior students are waiting to resume their clinical rotations and complete their
competency requirements?
A. Consistent with JRCERT policy, an increase in PTC must be approved by the JRCERT.
Programs are required to
Before the JRCERT will improve an increase in PTC, the JRCERT must be assured that all
submit transcripts or diplomas enrolled students are supported by the appropriate human and physical resources and
educationally valid clinical experiences.
as degree documentation for
program faculty including Q. Do I need to seek approval from the JRCERT if we are utilizing hybrid/distance education
program directors, clinical as a result of the pandemic?
coordinators, and full-time A. Currently, it is not necessary for the JRCERT to approve online learning if it is a
didactic faculty. If transcripts temporary response to the pandemic. If you decide in the future you wish to continue to
utilize hybrid/distance education, the JRCERT considers this a substantive change and
are provided, the degree
this will require submission to the office for approval.
granting institution must be
Q. Can our program utilize a pass/fail grading system?
clearly identified on the
transcript. Additionally, the A. The JRCERT will accept the pass/fail grading system if it is supported by the
sponsoring institution; however, the same grading system must be utilized for all
degree awarded must also be
students.
clearly identified on a
transcript. If a program is Q. What happens if my sponsoring institution furloughs program faculty during the
pandemic?
submitting transcripts for an
A: It is the expectation of the JRCERT that program officials remain in contact with their
individual that is enrolled in an
students during the pandemic. Additionally, the JRCERT requires that when the program
educational program and resumes operations it must fulfill its commitment to the currently enrolled students and
working on attaining a degree, furlough employees return to the program. Should administration decide that the
program cease operation, the JRCERT requires immediate notification.
the transcripts must likewise
identify the educational Q. What if my students are not comfortable with returning to the clinical setting due to
program and/or degree to be high risk factors and/or immediate family members with high risk factors?
granted upon completion. If a A. The program must consider the health concerns of the students and provide an
alternate clinical plan should students not wish to participate in the clinical experience.
diploma is provided as degree
If PPE is not available for the students, the JRCERT will not support the students
documentation, it must participating in clinical education.
likewise clearly identify the
Q. We have recently received inquiries from local hospitals requesting to employ our senior
degree-granting institution as
students. Can these students apply their work hours to the program’s clinical hour
well as the degree granted. requirements and/or complete required competencies during employment hours?
A. The activities of a student employed at these settings must remain separate from
those activities required of the student enrolled the program. Employment hours cannot
count toward the program’s clinical hour requirements. Additionally, competencies may
not be performed during employment hours.
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