accreditation/credentialing terms

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

• Programmatic accreditation agency

• ensures that programs provide the knowledge and skills for quality patient care.

• The initial accreditation process for a program takes 18-21 months.

• include the didactic and clinical competency requirements.

• Two year certificate, associate degree and 4 year baccalaureate degree programs are available

ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic        Technologist

• Worlds largest credentialing/ certifying organization

• Ensures high quality patient care

• Test and certify technologists

• Administer CE requirements for annual registration

IEMA – Illinois Emergency Management        Agency

State license

• division of nuclear safety is required to protect illinois residents from harmful effects of ionizing radiation

• Recognized as leader in radiation safety

ASRT american society of radiologic technologists

• worlds largest rad science society

• Provides members with educational opportunities

• Promotes rad tech as a career

• Monitors state and federal legislation that affects profession

• Provides our curriculum

ISSRT Illinois state society of rad techs

• affiliate of ASRT

• Ensures that Illinois citizens get quality care

RSNA radiologic society of north america

Promotes high standards of radiology through education and research

CE

• started in 1995 by ARRT

• Requires 24 every 2 years

CQR continuing qualifications requirement

• every 10 years

• For everyone with ARRT license given after 2011

3 parts

• profesional profile

• Structured self assessment (SSA)

• Possibly continuing education(CE) prescription