Accreditation and Assessment: The Basics for Nuclear Medicine Technology Educators

J Nucl Med Technol. 2019 Mar;47(1):35-38. doi: 10.2967/jnmt.118.219113. Epub 2018 Nov 9.

Abstract

This article presents a high-level overview of accreditation and assessment in higher education and is designed to provide nuclear medicine technology educators with a foundational knowledge of this topic. This foundation will help educators understand accreditation and assessment at the college or university level and the program level by discussing key terminology and exploring the concept of a culture of assessment.

Keywords: accreditation; assessment; educators.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accreditation / statistics & numerical data*
  • Education, Medical / standards*
  • Nuclear Medicine / education*