introduction to radiologic and imaging science and patient care chapter 2 Questions and Answers Grade A+

accreditation - -voluntary peer review process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meet specific criteria -certification - -voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration usually by examination of specific professional skills -Essentials and guidelines - -document specifying the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the appropriate joint Review Committee sponsors -Joint Review Committee (JRC) - -Group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process -licensure - -process by which a government agency ( usually a state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession.