Rad Tech Program Receives Continuing Accreditation

June 14, 2023 sdawkins Blog

Radiologic Technology Program PhotoJefferson State’s Radiologic Technology program has received its continuing accreditation for the next eight years. The program was able to obtain the accreditation by submitting a self-study and on-site visit from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

The maximum accreditation award is for eight years. Below is an excerpt from the accreditation letter from the committee:

“The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) appreciated the opportunity to evaluate the associate degree radiography program sponsored by Jefferson State Community College. The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. Specialized accreditation awarded by the JRCERT offers institutions significant value by providing peer evaluation and by assuring the public of quality professional education in the radiologic sciences.

“The continuing accreditation status of the program was considered at the May 31, 2023 meeting of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The program was evaluated according to the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography (2021). The program documents compliance with all relevant Standards; therefore, the JRCERT awards:

“ACCREDITATION FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT YEARS.”

Learn more about the program by clicking here.