Radiologic Imaging Science Patient Care

accreditation Voluntary peer-review process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria certification a voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills essentials and guidelines Document specifying the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the appropriate joint review committee sponsors joint review committee group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process licensure Process by which a governmental agency (usually a state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession registry list of individuals holding certification in a particular profession sponsoring organization professional organization that appoints members to a joint review committee board standards Document specifying the minimum requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint review committee JRC this board is the governing body of the organization, and its members make recommendations regarding the accreditation status of schools 5th Radiography is considered to be the ___ oldest allied health profession. JRCERT Concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of radiologic technology JRCERT accredits programs certification This is a voluntary process and is the responsibility of the person, not the school or employer.