1 The JRCERT Standards – How They Affect Everyone Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists April 11, 2015
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1 Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists April 11,
2015
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2 The JRCERT promotes excellence in education and elevates
quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of
educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic
resonance, and medical dosimetry.
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3 Debra J. Poelhuis, M.S., R.T.(R)(M) Chair Laura S. Aaron,
Ph.D., R.T.(R)(M)(QM), FASRT 1 st Vice Chair Stephanie Eatmon,
Ed.D., R.T.(R)(T), FASRT 2 nd Vice Chair Darcy Wolfman, M.D.
Secretary/Treasurer
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4 Laura Borghardt, M.S., CMD Susan R. Hatfield, Ph.D. Tricia
Leggett, D.H.Ed., R.T.(R),(QM) Jason L. Scott, M.B.A., R.T.(R)(MR),
CRA, FAHRA
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Leslie F. Winter CEO Jay Hicks Executive Associate
Director
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Barbara Burnham Special Projects Coordinator Tom Brown
Accreditation Specialist Traci Lang Accreditation Specialist
Jacqueline Kralik Accreditation Specialist Brian Leonard
Accreditation Specialist
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7 Radiography 619 Radiation Therapy 76 Magnetic Resonance 8
Medical Dosimetry 18
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8 Total Considerations - 378 Interim Reports - 151 Initial -9
Progress Reports - 29 Continuing - 80 Other 109
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9 8 Year 59 Probation 5 5 Year 13 2 Year 2 3 Year 6 Involuntary
Withdraw 3
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New Information Technology Administrator Paul Luhn, B.A.
Semi-Annual Newsletter The Pulse Learning Modules JRCERT
Accreditation (Student Focused) JRCERT Accreditation (Student
Focused) Interim Report Modules Interim Report Modules Outcomes
Assessment Outcomes Assessment Understanding of Program
Effectiveness Data Understanding of Program Effectiveness Data
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Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in: Radiography
Radiation Therapy Magnetic Resonance Medical Dosimetry Program
Accountability and Transparency Sequence and Flow 11
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STANDARD TWO Resources STANDARD THREE Curriculum and Academic
Practices STANDARD FOUR Health and Safety STANDARD FIVE Assessment
STANDARD SIX Institutional and Programmatic Data Administrative
Structure Learning Resources/ Services Fiscal Support Student
Learning Program Effectiveness Analysis and Actions Sponsoring
Institution Personnel Clinical Education Settings Program
Sponsorship and Substantive Changes STANDARD ONE Integrity
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... Not just students and instructors Staff Technologists
Department Administrators Patients 13
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The program demonstrates integrity in the following: o
representations to communities of interest and the public, o
pursuit of fair and equitable academic practices, and o treatment
of, and respect for, students, faculty, and staff.
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Objective 1.2: Equitable learning opportunities for ALL
students Examples: o If opportunity exists for females to observe
or participate in breast imaging, then males must be afforded the
same opportunity o If evening or weekend rotations are utilized,
must be equitable for all students 15
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Objective 1.3: Timely, appropriate, and educationally valid
clinical experiences Clinical placement must be non-discriminatory
in nature and solely determined by the program. Radiography
clinical staff to student ratio 1:1 Uncommon procedures Advanced
imaging modalities are not included in the calculation of
authorized clinical capacity (unless exclusively used for these
rotations) 16
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Students may not be assigned to clinical education settings
during holidays that are observed by the sponsoring institution
Programs may permit students to makeup time during term or
scheduled breaks. Programs must assure that its liability insurance
covers students during these makeup assignments. 17
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Objective 1.4: 10 hours/day and 40 hours/week Objective 1.6:
Grievance procedure Objective 1.7: Students made aware of JRCERT
Standards and avenue to pursue allegations 18
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Objective 1.9 Admissions, academic policies, tuition and fees,
clinical obligations, criteria for transfer of credit, etc
published to students and general public: Clinical obligations drug
screening, background checks, and associated fees, and travel to
geographically-dispersed clinical education settings 19
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Objective 1.11 Engages communities of interest Communities of
interest - institutions, organizations, groups, and/or individuals
interested in educational activities in radiography 20
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The program has sufficient resources to support the quality and
effectiveness of the educational process.
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Learning Resources/Services Objective 2.7: Reviews and
maintains learning resources Objective 2.8: Provides access to
information Personal Counseling Requesting Accommodations for
Disabilities Financial Aid 22
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The programs curriculum and academic practices prepare students
for professional practice.
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Objective 3.7: Provides timely and supportive academic,
behavioral, and clinical advisement to students o Think about it -
we are all teachers and role models! 24
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Objective 3.8: Faculty and clinical staff responsibilities
delineated Objective 3.9: Evaluates program faculty and clinical
instructors o Evaluations must be shared in a timely manner with
faculty and clinical instructors to assure continued professional
improvement 25
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The programs policy and procedures promote the health, safety,
and optimal use of radiation for students, patients, and the
general public.
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Standard Four - Health and Safety The programs policies and
procedures promote the health and safety for students, patients,
and the general public. Objective 4.1: Makes available to students
and the general public accurate information about potential
workplace hazards associated with magnetic fields. 27
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Interpretation: Information regarding the potential dangers of
implants or foreign bodies in students must be published and
provided to students and the general public. Programs must
establish a safety screening protocol for all students that assures
that students are appropriately screened for magnetic wave or
radiofrequency hazards. Programs must describe how they prepare
students for magnetic resonance safe practices and provide a copy
of the screening protocol. Adopted by the Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology: 10/14 (effective 10/14) 28
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Objective 4.3: Employ proper radiation safety o Students must
be instructed in the utilization of imaging equipment, accessories,
optimal exposure factors, and proper patient positioning to
minimize radiation exposure to: Patients Selves Others
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Standard Four - Health and Safety The programs policies and
procedures promote the health, safety, and optimal use of radiation
for students, patients, and the general public. Objective 4.3:
Assures that students employ proper radiation safety practices.
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Interpretation: Programs must establish a safety screening
protocol for students having potential access to the magnetic
resonance environment. This assures that students are appropriately
screened for magnetic wave or radiofrequency hazards. Programs must
describe how they prepare students for magnetic resonance safe
practices and provide a copy of the screening protocol, if
applicable. Adopted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology: 10/14 (effective 10/14) 31
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Supervision and More Supervision! Objective 4.4: Direct
supervision (Therapy and MR- Obj. 4.4) o Prior to student achieving
competency Objective 4.5: Indirect supervision (MR Obj. 4.4) o
After student achieves competency o Immediately Available Objective
4.6: Direct supervision when repeating images
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Objective 4.7: Assures sponsoring institutions policies
safeguard the health and safety of students. Policies must, at a
minimum, address: Emergency preparedness Harassment Communicable
Disease Substance Abuse (TherapyObj. 4.5; MR Obj.4.6) 33
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Objective 4.8: Assures students are orientated to clinical
setting policies and procedures. Policies and procedures must, at a
minimum, address: Hazards (chemical, electrical, fire) Emergency
preparedness Medical emergencies HIPAA Standard Precautions
(Therapy-Obj. 4.6) MR Obj. 4.7) 34
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The program develops and implements a system of planning and
evaluation of student learning and program effectiveness outcomes
in support of its mission.
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Student Learning Objective 5.1: Develops an assessment plan in
relation to: clinical competence critical thinking professionalism
communication skills 36
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Program Effectiveness Objective 5.2: Documents the following
program effectiveness data 5-year average credentialing examination
pass rate of not less than 75% at first attempt (2014: exams within
6 mos) 5-year average job placement rate of not less than 75%
within six months of graduation (2014: actively seeking employment)
Annual program completion rate (2014:150% of the stated program
length) Graduation satisfaction Employer satisfaction 37
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The program complies with JRCERT policies, procedures, and
Standards to achieve and maintain specialized accreditation
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Sponsoring Institution Objective 6.1: Documents the continuing
institutional accreditation of the sponsoring institution. 39
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Personnel Objective 6.3: Documents that all faculty and staff
possess academic and professional qualifications o Baccalaureate
degree for full-time didactic faculty - Effective - January 1, 2018
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Clinical Education Settings Objective 6.5: Documents that
clinical settings are in compliance with state and/or federal
radiation safety laws. 41
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704-5300 [email protected] www.jrcert.org
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for supporting programmatic accreditation in support of
excellence in education and quality patient care!!!