Accrediting Bodies for Medical Imaging Schools There are several accrediting bodies for medical imaging schools. Depending on which type of program you attend, here are some accrediting agencies to look for: Ultrasound Technology The Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) accredits most formal training programs. In 2005, CAAHEP / JRC-DMS accredited 132 programs. Radiologic Technology The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredits most formal training programs for the field. The committee accredited 606 radiography programs in 2005. Nuclear Medicine Technology The Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology accredits most formal training programs in nuclear medicine technology. In 2005, there were 100 accredited programs in the continental United States and Puerto Rico. Cardiovascular Technology The Committee on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology accredits most formal training programs. In 2005 there were 33 accredited programs. Graduates from accredited schools eligible to obtain professional certification in cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, and cardiographic techniques from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Cardiac sonographers and vascular technologists also may obtain certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.  Medical Imaging Professional Organizations The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
2745 Dallas Pkwy., Suite 350
Plano, TX 75093-8730
http://www.sdms.org/ American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
51 Monroe St., Plaza East 1
Rockville, MD 20850-2400
http://www.ardms.org American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1255 Northland Dr.
St. Paul, MN 55120-1155
http://www.arrt.org Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
2970 Clairmont Rd.
Suite 935, Atlanta, GA 30329-4421
http://www.nmtcb.org Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists
1850 Samuel Morse Dr.
Reston, VA 20190-5316
http://www.snm.org American Society of Radiologic Technologists
15000 Central Ave. S.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917
http://www.asrt.org Cardiovascular Credentialing International
1500 Sunday Dr.
Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27607
http://www.cci-online.org |
