Who may administer the Terminal/Recheck Evaluation?

• A. Qualified Staff Radiographer/Practitioner, a Clinical Instructor, the Clinical Coordinator, or the Program Director
• B. The Student
• C. Any Staff Member On Site
• D. The Program Director Only

Answer: (A)

The person who administers a Terminal/Recheck Evaluation must be someone with proper qualifications and authority within the program’s clinical education structure. This ensures the evaluation is fair, reliable, and aligned with defined competencies.

Qualified evaluators include a Registered Radiographer/Practitioner who is credentialed and competent, a Clinical Instructor who supervises students in the clinical setting, the Clinical Coordinator who oversees clinical education, or the Program Director who has overall program responsibility. These roles have the clinical expertise and familiarity with the program’s standards to judge performance accurately and provide meaningful feedback.

It wouldn’t be appropriate for a student to administer the evaluation, since objective measurement and professional judgment are essential for a credible assessment. Likewise, allowing any staff member on site to administer the evaluation could compromise consistency and alignment with the established rubric if they aren’t designated evaluators. Limiting the administration to the Program Director only is too restrictive for practical purposes and does not leverage the broader panel of qualified evaluators who understand the curriculum and competencies.