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Nonprogrammatic accreditation: programs and attitudes
1Northwestern State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
Radiologic Technology
|November 14, 2008
Summary
Program directors in radiologic science express mixed views on programmatic accreditation, citing cost and time as barriers but acknowledging potential benefits. Many non-JRCERT programs weigh these factors when deciding on accreditation.
Area of Science:
- Radiologic Science Education
- Programmatic Accreditation
- Healthcare Education Standards
Background:
- Radiologic science programs require accreditation, with choices influenced by various factors.
- Accreditation ensures quality and standards in educational programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey program directors not affiliated with Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accreditation.
- To understand attitudes towards programmatic accreditation and compare findings with existing literature.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to non-JRCERT radiologic science programs in the U.S. using the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) database.
- A 58% return rate was achieved from the 70 surveys mailed.
Main Results:
- Respondents were predominantly associate degree programs (80%).
- Key reasons for avoiding programmatic accreditation included cost, agency issues, and time constraints.
- Motivations for seeking accreditation were primarily reduced costs and ARRT requirements.
Conclusions:
- Program directors expressed reservations about programmatic accreditation.
- Despite concerns, potential advantages of programmatic accreditation were also recognized.
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