Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology

The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) is a specialized accrediting agency that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the United States. The JRCNMT is responsible for the accreditation of educational programs in nuclear medicine technology, which prepare graduates for entry-level positions as nuclear medicine technologists.

The JRCNMT was established in 1970 and is a collaboration between two organizations: the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American College of Radiology (ACR). The JRCNMT is responsible for ensuring that accredited programs meet certain standards, such as the quality of faculty, curriculum and clinical education. The JRCNMT also evaluates programs based on their effectiveness in preparing graduates to perform competently as nuclear medicine technologists.

In addition to its accreditation responsibilities, the JRCNMT provides guidance and support to educational programs seeking accreditation. The JRCNMT also promotes the advancement of nuclear medicine technology through research, education and collaboration with other organizations in the field.

Accreditation by the JRCNMT is voluntary, but many employers and state licensing boards require graduation from an accredited program in nuclear medicine technology as a condition of employment or licensure. Accreditation by the JRCNMT is recognized as a mark of quality and signifies that an educational program has met rigorous standards for education and training in nuclear medicine technology.