January 2010

ASA roundup

Complete the ASA Member Survey and win

Don’t miss the chance to have your say.  The ASA values the support and contribution of its members and each year the ASA Member Survey provides us with valuable feedback as to how we can better meet your needs.  Information gained from the annual survey ensures we can continue to tailor and improve our range of membership benefits and also develop new benefits to suit your needs.  We encourage you to take approximately 10 minutes to complete the survey and go into the draw to win a $150 voucher.

The survey is available online now.

Find the ideal candidate with the ASA’s FREE employment advertising
Target your search for the ideal candidate more effectively using the ASA’s employment pages.  Take advantage of this free service and advertise your vacancies to over 2600 ASA members within Australia and New Zealand.  As the peak body and leading voice for sonographers, the ASA also supports greater recognition of sonography as a profession and the vital role that the sonographer plays in delivering ultrasound services.  When you advertise your vacancies on our site, you are also providing us with essential information that can assist us to establish the extent of workforce shortages in order to effectively advocate on behalf of the profession.  Visit our employment pages to post your job now.

Pru Pratten Memorial Award for Sonographer Achievement

The Pru Pratten Memorial Award for Sonographer Achievement recognises excellence and outstanding achievement in sonography.  Now is the time to nominate a colleague who you feel has made a significant contribution to the profession and has earned this prestigious Award. Nominations for the 2010 Award close 10 April 2010.

New year, new PD-asa yearly cycle!

Build your expertise and manage your professional development more effectively with PD-asa, the simple solution to support your continuing professional development (CPD).  Free and exclusive to ASA members, the new PD-asa yearly cycle has just begun and is now recognised as the preferred professional development program for members of the ASA.  Find out more about the all benefits of joining PD-asa that include:

• access to a simple online tool for tracking your CPD points.

• automatic logging of all your ASA CPD activities.

• flexibility to select your level of professional recognition.

Your ASAR renewal will be delivered in February at which time you can nominate PD-asa as your default program to maximise the benefits of your participation.  To finalise your registration to PD-asa or easily change your current level of participation, visit the ASA website or contact your dedicated PD-asa Administrator on 03 9585 2996 or cpd@a-s-a.com.au.

ASA2010 Melbourne- Call for abstract papers

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for ASA2010 Melbourne.  All presentations will be assessed and prizes to the value of $750 each will be awarded for Best Clinical Presentation, Best Research Presentation, Best Proffered Oral Presentation, Best Poster/Case Report and Best First time presenter/student paper. Abstracts to be received no later than Friday 28th February.

In addition to a range of cash prizes, sonographers who present an original research paper at ASA2010 Melbourne will be eligible for the Best Research Paper Grant of up to $5000.

Visit the ASA website for guidelines and online submission or contact the events team 03 9566 8266 or email meetings@a-s-a.com.au.

Sonography roundup

Victorian 2010 Rural Allied Health Postgraduate Scholarship program

The Rural Allied Health Postgraduate Scholarship Program supports rural allied health practitioners in Victoria who have demonstrated their involvement in, and commitment to, rural allied health practice to improve their skills and expertise through postgraduate studies.  Postgraduate scholarships are available for permanent or contract employees of a rural public sector health service (RRMA 3-7) who intend to commence an eligible postgraduate course in 2010.  Further information is available on the Victorian Healthcare Association website. 

Victorian CPD Rural Allied Health Practitioners subsidy program

The CPD Subsidy Fund is available to assist Victorian allied health practitioners currently working in a publicly funded health service in rural Victoria to participate in conferences and skills development opportunities relevant to the development and provision of rural health services.  This program may be suitable for those wishing to attend ASA2010 Melbourne.  Further information is available on the Victorian Healthcare Association website. 

Contribute to e-mode

The ASA encourages contributions from members who may have news items, updates, information or opportunities that may be of interest to ASA members.  You can email your contribution to the ASA Membership Officer.  Please note, the decision to publish in e-mode is at the discretion of the ASA.

ASA events

ASA2010 Melbourne 28–30 May – register early and SAVE

The 17th Annual National Conference of the ASA presents the ideal opportunity to build on your knowledge base, exchange ideas and review current research and developments in medical sonography.  Our exciting new format features pre-conference workshops on Thursday 27 May, a full day of plenary sessions and workshops on Friday 28 May plus a comprehensive program that delivers more than 150 presentations over three days.

Visit the ASA website for full program details and to register online or contact the ASA National Office for your copy of the program.  

ASA NSW Branch calls for presenters for "Interesting Cases Meeting"

ASA NSW Branch is calling for enthusiastic ASA NSW members to present at the Interesting Cases Meeting to be held on Wednesday evening, 11 August 2010 at Toshiba Head Office in North Ryde, Sydney.  Presentations should last for 7-15 minutes on an ultrasound related topic.  Prizes will be offered for the Best Presentation and Best Student Presentation.  Come along, network with colleagues and share your case and you could win the opportunity to have your case published!

Enquiries to Sarah Colley scolley@toshiba-tap.com.

Branch and Sub-branch meetings

For further details, see the full meetings calendar… 

Please note: Dates and topics are subject to change. Please check the ASA website for updates.

2010 Branch Meeting Program

Your Branch Committees are busy planning meetings for 2010.  Branch meetings are an excellent opportunity for professional development, collecting CPD points and networking.  You can build on your knowledge base and exchange ideas in a friendly and supportive environment. 

Members are encouraged to attend meetings across Australia so, if you are travelling interstate and your itinerary allows for it, you may like to visit the ASA website for local ASA events and activities. 

Please note: Dates and topics are subject to change.  Please check the ASA website for updates.

2010 Travelling Workshop series

For further details, see the full meetings calendar… 

The next e-mode
The next edition of e-mode will be circulated on Friday 5 February 2010.

Spread the word

Do you like what the ASA is doing?  Spread the word! We encourage you to print this email or forward it to your colleagues to spread the word about what's happening within the ASA. 

Australian Sonographers Association

 National Office

PO Box 709  Moorabbin  Vic  3189

P: 03 9585 2996   F: 03 9585 2331

  www.a-s-a.com.au   members@a-s-a.com.au

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