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Introduction
The following policies have been adopted by the Joint
Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine
Technology. The policies clarify the processes associated
with the operational aspects of nuclear medicine technology
programs.
New Associate or Baccalaureate
Programs
Associate or Baccalaureate Degree Programs applying for
initial accreditation are required to provide the following:
1. Letter of Intent
a. Prior to the enrollment of students the program,
or departmental dean must file a Letter of
Intent that includes:
b. Identification and endorsement of sponsoring
institution,
c. Rationale for starting program
d. Projected start date
e. Date program personnel will be employed,
f. Advisory committee – members and goals
g. Description of didactic resources
(classrooms, laboratory space, office
space),
h. Identification of clinical education facilities with
a letter of
commitment from at least one site.
2. Initial application form and fees
Twelve months prior to entry of students into the clinical
practicum the institution must submit the completed initial
application request and pay the application fees.
3. Self-Study Report
The self-study report must be submitted 6 months prior to
entry of students into the clinical practicum.
Accreditation of New Affiliates
VII.A.2.d The program must submit an application for all
clinical affiliates.
A program may not have a separate clinical facility which is
not recognized by the JRCNMT when that affiliate has
students who receive benefits due to the accredited status
of the program or students who are recruited using the name
or accredited status of the program. An Application for
Clinical Affiliate(s) must be received 60 days prior to the
assignment of students.
1. All affiliates used by an accredited program must be
approved by the JRCNMT or an adverse action re the program
shall be taken.
2. Upon receipt and review of an Application for Addition of
a Clinical Affiliate the affiliate may be granted a
Candidate for Approval* status pending an on-site evaluation
visit. The clinical affiliate application must provide
evidence of sound planning, the resources to implement those
plans, and appear to have the potential for attaining its
goals within a reasonable period of time.
*Candidate for Approval– status of affiliation with a
recognized accrediting agency that indicates that a clinical
affiliate of an accredited program has achieved initial
approval and is progressing toward, but has not been
assured, approval. The Candidate for Approval classification
is designed for clinical affiliates that an accredited
program wishes to add after the program itself has received
an accreditation status. The final determination of Approval
is dependent upon a site visit.
Nuclear medicine technology programs that have a current
award of Probationary Accreditation may not seek the
addition of new clinical affiliates unless it is a condition
of the probationary status.
3. Clinical affiliates granted a Candidate for Approval
status will be assessed regular annual fees.
Program Re-Activation
VII.B.3 Inactive Programs
The sponsoring institution may request inactive status for a
program that does not enroll students for up to two years.
The program and its sponsoring institution must continue to
pay required annual fees. Should a program be inactive for
two years and not reactivated, it will be considered
discontinued and accreditation will be withdrawn.
Re-Activation Process
The Program director will send a letter requesting
re-activation. This letter should state the reason for the
inactivation of the program and itemize and explain changes
that have occurred in any of the following areas:
1. Administration of program
2. Changes in faculty*
• Faculty turnover
• Change in faculty assignments
• Change in clinical supervisors
*must be supported by submission of a curriculum vitae
supporting qualifications for the assigned position.
3. Changes in curriculum
4. Changes in clinical affiliates – clinical affiliate
applications must be submitted for new affiliates.
5. Written confirmation from each approved clinical
affiliate of its ability to resume student training.
A separate letter must be sent by the CEO of the sponsoring
institution supporting the re-activation of the nuclear
medicine technology program.
A program may be reactivated if it meets the following
criteria:
1. There has been no change in Program Director
2. There has been no change in type of degree/certificate
awarded.
3. There have been few faculty changes
4. No significant changes in curriculum
5. Less than 25% change in clinical affiliates
6. Payment of fees is current
In the event a program does not meet the aforementioned
criteria a self-study for continued accreditation must be
submitted 60 days prior to reactivation.
Closure of Clinical Affiliate of Accredited Program
Should an accredited
program become aware that one of its major clinical
affiliates will cease operation prior to the end of the
academic year for its students, it is the program’s
responsibility to relocate those students to other
clinically acceptable sites until they complete the program.
If there are other JRCNMT approved clinical affiliates in
the region an application may be made by the program to
temporarily relocate students to these sites providing the
following conditions are met:
1. Relocation of students will be based on the existing
criteria stated in the Essentials and Guidelines for an
Accredited Educational Program for the Nuclear Medicine
Technologist
2. The relocation may only continue until the current class
of students completes training unless a new application for
a clinical affiliate is made demonstrating the ability of
the site to continue to handle additional students.
3. Should the clinical site be affiliated with a program
other than the one wishing to relocate students the
agreement of the primary training program for that site must
be obtained.
4. The clinical site must agree to accept the students in a
written communication.
5. In the event there are no alternative currently
accredited sites that are convenient the program must
immediately make arrangements with other facilities for
clinical training. Affiliation agreements and applications
for new clinical affiliates must be received by the JRCNMT
no more than 30 days after the notification of closure of
the major affiliate.
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