June 2010

Through your monthly e-mode we hope to bring you up to date on all events, Branch announcements and insights relevant to sonographers. Make sure you visit the ASA website for more information on what’s coming up in June and make the most of your ASA membership.

e–mode highlights

• Membership renewals – renew online by 30 June to win

• The Competency Framework for Sonographers – last chance for member feedback

• SIG2010 Sydney – more information now available.

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

ASA roundup

Membership Renewals now due – renew online by 30 June 2010 for your chance to win

Don’t let your membership and insurance lapse. Only ASA members receive up-do-date news and information through e -mode, Advocacy Alert, soundeffects and the ASA website. Renew your membership online before 30 June and you could be a weekly winner like Theresa Lee, Gillian Stringer and Catherine Farrell.

Congratulations to the 2010 recipient of the Pru Pratten Memorial Award for Sonographer Achievement

Congratulations to Bonita Anderson who has been recognised by the Australian Sonographers Association as the 2010 recipient of the Pru Pratten Memorial Award for Sonographer Achievement. This prestigious award provides formal recognition of Bonita’s personal efforts which have made an extraordinary contribution to the field of sonography. Keep an eye out for the next issue of soundeffects detailing Bonita’s achievements.

Has ASA2010 Melbourne got you thinking?

Online discussion forums provide the perfect opportunity for members to share information, raise questions and continue discussions started at ASA2010 Melbourne.  

ASA Discussion Forum categories include:

·               Musculoskeletal sonography

·               O&G sonography

·               Vascular sonography

·               Cardiac sonography

·               OH&S and workplace issues

·               General/other sonography

Subscribe to ASA Discussion Forums to join the conversation and receive email notifications on topics of

interest to you.

The Competency Framework for Sonographers – Last chance for feedback

The ASA thanks all those sonographers who have submitted comments on the consultation draft of The Competency Framework for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers – your input is most valuable. We did however receive requests for extension to the original deadline and therefore welcome further feedback submitted on or before Friday 25 June. Printed copies are available on request – enquiries should be addressed to Elaine Trevaskis – CEO or p: 03 9585 2996.

 ‘Snapshot of sonography’ – survey coming soon

The ASA is the only Australian organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the interests of all sonographers. Your participation in this important project will ensure the ASA can inform members of workplace trends while also providing valuable information to ensure the ASA can continue to lobby government, educators and regulators on your behalf. Keep an eye out for the online survey and assist us in working towards a sustainable future for all sonographers.

Lost and found at ASA2010 Melbourne

A number of items were handed in to the registration desk over the weekend of ASA2010 Melbourne.  Please contact the ASA National Office if you are looking for lost property on p: 03 9585 2996 or e: meetings@a-s-a.com.au.

Sonography roundup

2010 National SARRAH Conference

New Frontiers in Allied Health: Gathering Pearls of Wisdom

Broome, WA 20-23 October 2010

The 2010 National SARRAH Conference Program includes plenary and concurrent presentations, workshops and poster sessions.  Visit the SARRAH website for more information

ASA events

SIG2010 Sydney – 21-22 August 2010

Tailored to suit sonographers specialising in women’s imaging and musculoskeletal sonography, this year’s annual Special Interest Group seminar returns to the popular two-day format. Mark these dates in your diary and review the preliminary information available now on the ASA website. The finishing touches are being put to the education program, which will include the popular Management and Communication workshops - held at ASA2010 Melbourne - on Friday 20 August.

ASA2010 Melbourne highlights

Over 1300 delegates attended a hugely successful ASA2010 Melbourne. The three days featured seven concurrent sessions including four streams of workshops and three streams of plenary sessions plus Cardiac Day on Saturday, that’s more than 150 presentations. With around one third of Australia’s sonographers in attendance and over 30,000 CPD points accumulated over three days, ASA2010 Melbourne was celebrated as the largest educational and networking experience for sonographers in Australia.

Many new innovations were incorporated into ASA2010 Melbourne - we would love to receive your feedback on this year's event so we can ensure ASA2011 Brisbane and future events meet your expectations. Please complete the online survey so we can continue to enhance ASA’s Annual National Conference, the premier education and networking event for sonographers.

Visit the ASA website for conference highlights or complete the ASA2010 Melbourne survey now.

 

Travelling Workshops 2010/11 - dates for your diary 

The ASA Travelling Workshops promote best practice in sonography by providing continuing education and a forum for communication. Building on the success of the 2009/10 series, the 2010/11 Travelling Workshop Series will present the following topics:

2010

Saturday 24 July

 Saturday 23 October

Saturday 20 November

2011

Saturday 19 February

Saturday 12 March

Saturday 19 March

Plan ahead and mark these dates in your diary now or visit the ASA website for more details.

Branch and Sub-branch meetings

The 2010 program of Branch and Sub-branch education meetings are well underway and are an excellent opportunity to build on your knowledge base, collect CPD points and exchange ideas in a friendly and supportive environment.

Visit the ASA website for the full 2010 calendar of Branch and Sub-branch meetings.

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

The next e-mode
The next edition of e-mode will be circulated on 2 July 2010.

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