Schools Operating Without JRCERT Accreditation

Comprehensive information about radiologic technology programs in New York State that operate without JRCERT accreditation

Community Colleges

LaGuardia Community College
Program:

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology

NYS Licensing Status:

Licensed - Program approved by New York State Department of Education and graduates eligible for ARRT examination and NYS licensing

Alternative Accreditation:

Regional accreditation through CUNY system

North Country Community College
Program:

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology

NYS Licensing Status:

Licensed - Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education and adheres to American Society of Radiologic Technologists curriculum

Alternative Accreditation:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Northeast College of Health Sciences
Program:

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology

NYS Licensing Status:

Licensed - Graduates eligible to take ARRT certification examination and obtain New York State licensure

Alternative Accreditation:

Regional accreditation through institutional accreditation

Nassau Community College
Program:

Radiologic Technology A.A.S.

NYS Licensing Status:

Licensed - Program accredited under Nassau Community College accreditation granted by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and by the New York State Department of Health

Alternative Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Hospital-Based Programs

Peconic Bay Program of Radiologic Technology (Northwell Health)
Program:

Certificate program in Radiologic Technology

NYS Licensing Status:

Licensed - Listed on NYS Department of Health approved schools list

Note:

Despite being listed in previous research as non-JRCERT, recent evidence shows this program actually received JRCERT accreditation with maximum 8-year award

UPMC Chautauqua School of Radiologic Technology
Program:

Certificate program in Radiologic Technology

NYS Licensing Status:

Licensed - Listed on NYS Department of Health approved schools list

Alternative Accreditation:

Operates under hospital-based program approval

Important Clarifications

Recently Accredited Programs

Several programs that were previously identified as non-JRCERT accredited have since received JRCERT accreditation:

  • Broome Community College: Now JRCERT accredited with 8-year award
  • Niagara County Community College (SUNY Niagara): JRCERT accredited through 2025
  • Western Suffolk BOCES: Recently received initial JRCERT accreditation for 5 years
  • Fulton-Montgomery Community College: JRCERT accredited through 2028
  • Hostos Community College: JRCERT accredited with 8-year award
  • Hudson Valley Community College: JRCERT accredited

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