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About the JRCERT

Mission Statement

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
promotes excellence in education and elevates the quality and safety of patient care
through the accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy,
magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.

Vision Statement

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) assures
programs achieve excellence in education through programmatic accreditation.

Scope

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
currently accredits educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic
resonance, and medical dosimetry that can be offered at the certificate, associate,
baccalaureate, and master’s degree levels in both traditional and distance education
settings. These programs are housed in institutionally accredited, degree granting
institutions and hospitals/medical centers that are either degree granting or award
certificates. The geographic boundaries of JRCERT accreditation activities are within

the United States and its territories, commonwealths, and possessions.

Core Values

• Believes educational quality and integrity should not be compromised.

• Respects and protects the rights of students.
• Promotes the welfare of patients.
• Encourages educational innovation.
• Collaborates with other organizations to advance the profession.

• Exemplifies the highest ethical principles in its actions and decisions.
• Strives to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion at the center of our
accreditation work and interactions with our communities of interest.
• Responds in a proactive and dynamic manner to the environment in which we
operate.