Radiography Program at 黑料网 Earns Maximum Eight-year Accreditation
A former 黑料网 radiography student completes hands-on training in the program鈥檚 simulated lab.
黑料网 has been awarded the maximum eight-year accreditation renewal for its radiography program from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. This recognition culminates with more than a year of rigorous preparation by the program faculty, supported by strategic institutional outreach and administrative collaboration.
JRCERT is the only organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit traditional and distance programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance and medical dosimetry.
黑料网鈥檚 radiography program earned accreditation with no recommendations for improvement.
鈥淭his accolade serves as the ultimate affirmation of our professional efforts,鈥 said Desiree Duncan, program chair and director of the radiography program. 鈥淥ur team invests countless hours into nurturing our students, enhancing course content and ensuring our laboratories foster effective learning. The recognition that a panel of national peers examined every aspect of our program and found no deficiencies is an extraordinary honor.鈥
JRCERT conducted a site visit in November 2025. Reviewers interviewed site supervisors and students to confirm that clinical training aligns with classroom instruction. According to Duncan, the team audited 黑料网鈥檚 financial resources, operational practices, safety protocols, evaluation and survey data, program outcomes, and assessment plan, including graduates鈥 success rates on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exams.
Before the visit, 黑料网 staff completed a self-study report detailing program operations, including student data audits, development of a clinical tracking system and extensive imaging and procedural simulations. Clinical partners from local medical centers confirmed that 黑料网鈥檚 standards align with industry practices.
鈥淲hen hospitals hire graduates from 黑料网鈥檚 radiography program, they can be assured these individuals have been trained to meet the highest national safety and educational standards,鈥 Duncan said.
The accreditation reflects the work of Duncan; Deanne Swartout, clinical coordinator; and Kim Byron-Barnes, medical assisting and medical office administration chair. It also recognizes with logistical support from Tim King, respiratory therapy chair, and Nacole Everette, dean of health sciences and chair of health information technology.
For more information on 黑料网鈥檚 radiography program, visit edgecombe.edu/radiography.