Institutional Accreditation

Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital School of Medical Imaging Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology program meets the requirements established by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), as recognized by the Department of Education. The program's latest self-evaluation report and certificate of accreditation are available for review.

Information on ABHES can be found at www.abhes.org or via contact information:

6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: 301-291-7550
Email: info@bshes.org

Programmatic Accreditation

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging Associate of Applied Science degree program in Radiologic Technology meets the requirements established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The program’s latest self-study documents and accreditation certificate are available for review.

Most Recent Site Visit: April 2018
Accreditation Status: Eight years

The Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org 

The program's current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

Certification

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology program is certified to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

Information on SCHEV can be obtained at www.schev.edu or via contact information below:

101 N. 14th Street
10th Fl., James Monroe Bldg
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 225-2600

Assessment

School officials assess student learning outcomes on a regular basis to evaluate program effectiveness and integrity. The School implements change as new recommendations and requirements develop or as areas of concern are identified.

The School utilizes an assessment plan/schedule and an advisory committee to guide ongoing evaluation and improvement. Ongoing assessment is a critical element to maintaining JRCERT accreditation.

The Program Effectiveness Plan (PEP) is an internal quality assessment tool used for evaluating each program and designing strategies to improve performance within an institution by:

• Identifying historical and current outcomes;
• Establishing and documenting specific goals; and
• Creating strategies to meet such goals.

The process of developing and maintaining a PEP requires that an institution use its past and present performance to set goals for future performance. The PEP continuously assesses and clearly describes the following elements:

The Program Effectiveness Plan clearly describes the following elements:

1. Program Retention rate
2. Credentialing Examination participation rate
3. Credentialing Examination pass rate
4. Job placement rate
5. Surveys that measure (i) participation, and (ii) satisfaction for:
   1. Students
   2. Clinical extern affiliates
   3. Graduates
   4. Employers
6. Delivery Method Assessment (if program is offered in a blended or full distance education format)
7. Curriculum Assessment

Student participation in the assessment process takes place through a variety of methods including: semester course evaluations, student evaluation of clinical instructors, and student planning committee.