CH2 Accrediting Agencies

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):

fifth oldest. 1969, 700 programs in radiography, radiation therapy, medical dosimetry, and MRI, demonstrated compliance with minimum requirements known as essentials and guidelines or standards

Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS):

1979, nearly 200 institutions, 1-3 accredited programs each and 300 various concentrations, compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of medical sonography

Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT):

1970, 100 nuc. Med tech programs, compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of nuclear medicine technology

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT):

1922, encourage study and elevate standards, continuing education credits, pay to continue certification, more than 330,000 registered

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS):

Founded in 1975, oldest and largest sonography credentialing, 90000

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB):

Founded in 1977, certify individuals in nuclear medicine

AHRA: American healthcare radiology administrators:

managing medical imaging departments, resources, networking, and training

ASRT: American Society of Radiologic Technologists:

medical imaging techs, radiation therapists, and rad Science students, 1920

ASE: American Society of Echocardiography:z

education, advocacy, research, 1975

AEIRS: association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences:

Professional Development and support for Educators in Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

ISRRT: International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists:

Global Development and Representation of Radiologic Technologists

SDMS: society of diagnostic medical sonography:

advancement of the field of diagnostic medical sonography

ISMRM: International Society for Magnetic Resonance:

promotion of research and education in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy

SNM: society of nuclear medicine:

advancing nuclear medicine and molecular imaging

AMA: American Medical Association:

national organization representing physicians and medical students across all specialties

AAPM: American Association of Physicists in Medicines:

advancement of medical physics in diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine

ABR: American Board of Radiology:

certifying body for radiologists, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists in the U.S.

ACR: American College of Radiology:

national professional organization for radiologists, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists

AIUM: American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine:

promoting the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine

ARRS: American Roentgen Ray Society:

advancing knowledge and practice in diagnostic and interventional radiology

RSNA: Radiological Society of North America:

promoting excellence in radiologic research, education, and patient care

ASTRO: American Society for Radiation Oncology:

represents radiation oncologists and advances radiation therapy

ISCD: International Society for Clinical Densitometry:

specializes in bone densitometry and osteoporosis assessment

SCAR: Society for Computer Applications in Radiology, more currently SIIM: Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine:

promotes innovation and effective use of informatics in medical imaging

SNM: Society of Nuclear Medicine, currently SNMMI: Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging:

advancing nuclear medicine and molecular imaging for diagnosis and therapy