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Radiography Program Accreditation

A-B Tech Accreditation

A-B Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is approved by the North Carolina Board of Education.

 

A-B Tech Student Learning Outcomes

  • SLO 1: Students will utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills according to professional standards.
  • SLO 2: Students will demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the performance of radiographic procedures according to professional standards.
  • SLO 3: Students will demonstrate professional growth and development by practicing the professional code of ethics and complying with the profession's scope of practice.
  • SLO 4: Students will demonstrate clinical competence by performing a full range of radiologic procedures on all patient populations.

 

A-B Tech Student Radiography Program Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and was awarded full eight-year reaccreditation without recommendations or suggestions in the spring of 2024. This process required a written self-study report and a site visit by other educators from around the country. More information about the process is available upon request from the program faculty, upon request.

 

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

Program Effectiveness Data

  • Graduates will pass the ARRT exam on the first attempt.
  • Students will complete the program.
  • Graduates will obtain employment.
  • Employers will be satisfied with the program.
  • Graduates will be satisfied with the program.

Radiography Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

Goal 1

Students will utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  • SLO 1: Students will demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills during clinical assignments.
  • SLO 2: Students will use proper written and oral communication skills during didactic assignments.

Goal 2

Students will demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the performance of radiographic procedures.

  • SLO 1: Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the clinical setting.
  • SLO 2: Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the didactic setting.

Goal 3

Students will demonstrate clinical competence by performing a full range of radiologic procedures on all patient populations.

  • SLO 1: Students will provide appropriate patient care.
  • SLO 2: Students will position the patient and imaging equipment, resulting in optimal images.

For more information about program goals and effectiveness, please visit the Radiography.

Standards for Programs in Radiography

The A-B Tech Radiography Program chose programmatic accreditation by the Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The JRCERT Standards ensure minimum standards for the development and self-assessment of programs in Radiography; the program must maintain compliance. An abbreviated copy of the current standards is available in this handbook. A full copy is available upon request in the office of the department chairperson. Students are encouraged to discuss any matters of concern regarding program compliance with the JRCERT Standards with the program faculty. If the concern is not resolved at this level, the student/complaining party will be advised to confer with the Dean of Allied Health and Public Service Education. If the Dean is not able to resolve the problem, the student/complaining party will be advised to confer with the Vice President of Instructional Services. If the matter is still not resolved or if the student/complaining party believes the concerns were not properly addressed, the student/complaining party will be advised to submit, anonymously or otherwise, allegations of non-compliance with the standard directly to the JRCERT at:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182

 

2021 Standards

Effective: January 1, 2021
Adopted by:

  • The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology - April 2020
  • The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is dedicated to excellence in education and to the quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of educational programs in the radiologic sciences.

 

Radiography Program Introductory Statement

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography are designed to promote academic excellence, patient safety, and quality healthcare. The Standards require a program to articulate its purposes; to demonstrate that it has adequate human, physical, and financial resources effectively organized for the accomplishment of its purposes; to document its effectiveness in accomplishing these purposes; and to provide assurance that it can continue to meet accreditation standards.

The JRCERT accreditation process offers a means of providing assurance to the public that a program meets specific quality standards. The process helps to maintain program quality and stimulates program improvement through program assessment.

There are six (6) standards. Each standard is titled and includes a narrative statement supported by specific objectives. Each objective includes the following clarifying elements:

  • Explanation - provides clarification on the intent and key details of the objective.
  • Required Program Response- requires the program to provide a brief narrative and/or documentation that demonstrates compliance with the objective.
  • Possible Site Visitor Evaluation Methods - identifies additional materials that may be examined and personnel who may be interviewed by the site visitors at the time of the on-site evaluation to help determine if the program has met the particular objective. Review of additional materials and/or interviews with listed personnel is at the discretion of the site visit team.

Radiography Program Standards

The sponsoring institution and program promote accountability and fair practices in relation to students, faculty, and the public. Policies and procedures of the sponsoring institution and program must support the rights of students and faculty, be well-defined, written, and readily available.

 

Objectives

1.1 The sponsoring institution and program provide students, faculty, and the public with policies, procedures, and relevant information. Policies and procedures must be fair, equitably applied, and readily available.

1.2 The sponsoring institution and program have faculty recruitment and employment practices that are nondiscriminatory.

1.3 The sponsoring institution and program have student recruitment and admission practices that are nondiscriminatory and consistent with published policies.

1.4 The program assures the confidentiality of student educational records.

1.5 The program assures that students and faculty are made aware of the JRCERT Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography and the avenue to pursue allegations of noncompliance with the Standards.

1.6 The program publishes program effectiveness data (credentialing examination pass rate, job placement rate, and program completion rate) on an annual basis.

1.7 The sponsoring institution and program comply with the requirements to achieve and maintain JRCERT accreditation.

The sponsoring institution demonstrates a sound financial commitment to the program by assuring sufficient academic, fiscal, personnel, and physical resources to achieve the program's mission.

 

Objectives

2.1 The sponsoring institution provides appropriate administrative support and demonstrates a sound financial commitment to the program.

2.2 The sponsoring institution provides the program with the physical resources needed to support the achievement of the program's mission.

2.3 The sponsoring institution provides student resources.

2.4 The sponsoring institution and program maintain compliance with United States Department of Education (USDE) Title IV financial aid policies and procedures, if the JRCERT serves as the gatekeeper.

The sponsoring institution provides the program with adequate and qualified faculty who enable the program to meet its mission and promote student learning.

 

Objectives

3.1 The sponsoring institution provides an adequate number of faculty to meet all educational, accreditation, and administrative requirements.

3.2 The sponsoring institution and program assure that all faculty and staff possess the academic and professional qualifications appropriate for their assignments.

3.3 The sponsoring institution and program ensure the responsibilities of faculty and clinical staff are delineated and performed.

3.4 The sponsoring institution and program assure that program faculty performance is evaluated and results are shared regularly to ensure responsibilities are performed.

3.5 The sponsoring institution and/or program provide faculty with opportunities for continued professional development.

The program's curriculum and academic practices prepare students for professional practice.

 

Objectives

4.1 The program has a mission statement that defines its purpose.

4.2 The program provides a well-structured curriculum that prepares students to practice in the professional discipline.

4.3 All clinical settings must be recognized by the JRCERT.

4.4 The program provides timely, equitable, and educationally valid clinical experiences for all students.

4.5 The program provides learning opportunities in advanced imaging and/or therapeutic technologies.

4.6 The program assures an appropriate relationship between program length and the subject matter taught for the terminal award offered.

4.7 The program measures didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in clock hours and/or credit hours through the use of a consistent formula.

4.8 The program provides timely and supportive academic and clinical advisement to students enrolled in the program.

4.9 The program has procedures for maintaining the integrity of distance education courses.

The sponsoring institution and program have policies and procedures that promote the health, safety, and optimal use of radiation for students, patients, and the public.

 

Objectives

5.1 The program assures the radiation safety of students through the implementation of published policies and procedures.

5.2 The program assures each energized laboratory complies with applicable state and/or federal radiation safety laws.

5.3 The program assures that students employ proper safety practices.

5.4 The program assures that medical imaging procedures are performed under the appropriate supervision of a qualified radiographer.

5.5 The sponsoring institution and/or program have policies and procedures that safeguard the health and safety of students.

The extent of a program's effectiveness is linked to the ability to meet its mission, goals, and student learning outcomes. A systematic, ongoing assessment process provides credible evidence that enables analysis and critical discussions to foster ongoing program improvement.

 

Objectives

6.1 The program maintains the following program effectiveness data:

  • A five-year average credentialing examination pass rate of not less than 75 percent at first attempt within six months of graduation,
  • A five-year average job placement rate of not less than 75 percent within twelve months of graduation, and an annual program completion rate.

6.2 The program analyzes and shares its program effectiveness data to facilitate ongoing program improvement.

6.3 The program has a systematic assessment plan that facilitates ongoing program improvement.

6.4 The program analyzes and shares student learning outcome data to facilitate ongoing program improvement.

6.5 The program periodically reevaluates its assessment process to ensure continuous program improvement.