Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

What Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology does

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is a Chicago-based nonprofit accreditation organization founded in 1969 and the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) to accredit educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. It also holds recognition from the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). JRCERT serves colleges, universities, and healthcare institutions operating these programs by granting accreditation status on multi-year cycles (3, 5, or 8 years), enforcing Standards compliance, collecting program effectiveness data, and providing supporting resources such as workshops, publications, and e-learning.

JRCERT's product suite centers on its accreditation services and is supported by two proprietary technology platforms: the LINK Learning Management System (hosted on Docebo SaaS) for asynchronous Category A credit courses and professional development, and the Accreditation Management System (AMS) Portal (built on Microsoft Power Apps Portals) for document submission, annual reporting, and accreditation status tracking by program directors. The organization also publishes the 2021 JRCERT Standards (with 2031 Standards under revision), the quarterly Pulse newsletter, the Peer2Peer newsletter, and JRCERT Update articles in the ASRT Radiologic Technology journal.

JRCERT's revenue model combines recurring accreditation fees (annual and continuing fees, fixed site visit fees, and transfer of sponsorship fees) with pay-as-you-go course fees on LINK LMS, paid workshops and seminars, and conference registration. It operates primarily through direct institutional engagement with educational programs, supplemented by partnerships with ASRT, ARRT, AEIRS, state radiologic technology societies, and USDE/CHEA. Its sole operating geography is the United States, and it has 11-50 employees at its Chicago headquarters.

Name

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

Legal name

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

Website

https://jrcert.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JRCERT is a Chicago-based nonprofit and the sole US Department of Education-recognized accreditor for educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry, serving US colleges, universities, and healthcare institutions with accreditation, e-learning, and compliance tools.

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Product category

Radiologic Science Education Accreditation

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiologic Imaging Support (X‑Ray Assistant, Limited Scope) (EDAOAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications (EDAAANAI), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Programmatic accreditation services
• Radiologic science education
• Medical imaging accreditation
• Higher education accreditation
• Healthcare program accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accreditation Fees: Annual and continuing accreditation fees, fixed site visit fees, and transfer of sponsorship fees charged to educational programs seeking or maintaining accreditation.
2. E-Learning Course Fees: Fees charged for LINK LMS courses ranging from free to $105 per person depending on program accreditation status and course type.
3. Workshop and Seminar Fees: Fees for in-person and virtual workshops, seminars, and site visitor training sessions offered throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JRCERT accredits educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry as the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for these disciplines. It also provides programmatic support through the LINK Learning Management System (e-learning courses), the Accreditation Management System (AMS) Portal for document submission and accreditation tracking, and live accreditation seminars and workshops.

Product overview

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) operates as a programmatic accrediting body offering accreditation services for educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. The organization provides a suite of products centered on its core accreditation services, supported by the LINK Learning Management System (LMS) for e-learning courses, the Accreditation Management System (AMS) Portal for document management and reporting, and JRCERT Standards documents. Additional offerings include live and virtual workshops, publications (Pulse and Peer2Peer newsletters), Program Annual Reports, and free professional development courses. The organization is recognized by CHEA and the US Department of Education.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• JRCERT Accreditation Services Programmatic accreditation for educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry, with accreditation status durations of up to 8 years and assurance of graduate eligibility for licensure in all 50 states.
• LINK Learning Management System (LMS) Online e-learning platform offering paid accreditation-specific courses and professional development courses for program officials, site visitors, and sponsoring institution administrators, with self-paced asynchronous courses issuing Category A credit hours.
• JRCERT Standards (2021 Standards / 2031 Standards Revision) Accreditation standards documents defining requirements for educational programs in radiologic sciences, including a 2031 Standards revision process underway.
• Accreditation Seminars and Workshops Live in-person and virtual Accreditation Seminars, Outcomes Assessment Workshops, and Site Visitor Workshops offered at conferences and state society meetings throughout the year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates eligible for licensure in all 50 states
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bringing JOYminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024JRCERT partnered with Bringing JOY to support cancer patients, including veterans, through monthly care packages. Cash donations accepted at the 2024 Excellence in Education Conference.
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023CHEA is a national advocate for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. JRCERT undergoes periodic CHEA re-recognition review process including third-party comment periods and committee meetings in Washington, D.C.
• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASRT is a primary professional organization partner. JRCERT CEO meets regularly with ASRT CEO for strategic discussions. JRCERT publishes articles in ASRT's Radiologic Technology journal. JRCERT participates in ASRT conferences, radiation therapy conferences, and the Invisible Heroes 5K Walk/Run event.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJRCERT maintains regular CEO-level meetings with ARRT leadership. ARRT provides certification and registration information for radiologic sciences professionals. Joint participation in professional conferences and industry events.
• Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJRCERT co-hosts Accreditation Seminars and Site Visitor Workshops in conjunction with AEIRS Annual Meetings. Executive staff attends AEIRS conferences. Collaborative educational events held in various locations.
• United States Department of Education (USDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJRCERT holds exclusive recognition from USDE as the only agency for accreditation of radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry programs. Subject to USDE regulations and monitoring including Third Party Servicer requirements.
• Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists (OSRT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJRCERT presents Outcomes Assessment Workshops in conjunction with OSRT Annual Meetings. Leadership participation in OSRT events and recognition activities.
• American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD), Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), Medical Dosimetrists Certification Board (MDCB), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of professional organizations that jointly opposed CA AB1273 legislation, sending opposition letters to California Governor Newsom regarding earn-and-learn training concepts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): National certification body for radiologic technologists and the dominant certifying partner whose credential pathway depends on JRCERT-accredited programs. While ARRT is a certification rather than accreditation body, it sits squarely in JRCERT's value chain.
• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT): Largest professional membership association for radiologic technologists and a strategic publishing and conference partner of JRCERT. Overlaps with JRCERT on continuing education and workforce advocacy but operates as a broader professional society rather than an accreditor.

Direct peers

• Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE): Programmatic accreditor for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs. Operates a directly comparable accreditation model (fees, Standards, site visits, annual reports) for an adjacent allied health discipline.
• Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC): USDE-recognized programmatic accreditor for respiratory care educational programs. Operates the same accreditation, annual reporting, and continuing education models as JRCERT, serving an adjacent allied health specialty.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN): USDE-recognized programmatic and institutional accreditor for nursing education. Mirrors JRCERT's accreditation, peer site visit, and annual reporting model at significantly larger scale in the nursing education market.
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP): Largest USDE-recognized programmatic accreditor for allied health professions. Shares the same accreditation-fee revenue model, peer site visit methodology, and Standards-based quality assurance framework as JRCERT, but across a broader multi-discipline portfolio.
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS): Programmatic accreditor for clinical laboratory science and related educational programs. Uses an equivalent accreditation fee, peer review, and Standards-driven quality assurance model as JRCERT, applied to medical laboratory education.
• Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT): Programmatic accreditor for nuclear medicine technology educational programs, recognized by the USDE. Operates a nearly identical business model (accreditation fees, program standards, peer site visits) for a closely adjacent radiologic discipline.
• Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS): Programmatic accreditor for diagnostic medical sonography programs, recognized by the USDE. Closely mirrors JRCERT's accreditation scope, governance structure, and Standards-based quality model in an imaging-adjacent discipline.
• Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA): Programmatic accreditor for surgical technology and surgical assisting education programs. Operates a directly comparable programmatic accreditation model with similar revenue mechanics (annual fees, site visits, Standards compliance) as JRCERT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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