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12 ANNUAL REPORT 2002 - 2003 MEMBER SERVICES WEBSITE http://www.asum.com.au The ASUM website is being developed as an educational portal from which members can access a range of international learning resources in addition to those developed by ASUM. It is the first port of call for information about ASUM and its services. ASUM’s website is a public site, but access to certain sections is restricted to members. The website includes a noticeboard, and sections that provide information about ASUM, the calendar, policies and statements, meetings, education, the DMU, the Ultrasound Bulletin, educational resources, employment services and MOSIPP. Printable registration forms are available on-line for most ASUM meetings. The employment services section is a public site but advertising on this site is a free service to members only. Members participating in the MOSIPP program can enter their own data on-line using the MOSIPP Diary and Handbook section. New features available in late 2003 will include an Online Clinical Handbook and the facility for members to change their address details. Contact Jenny Macklin Ph: 61 2 9958 6200, Fax 61 2 9958 8002, education@asum.com.au ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING The Annual Scientific Meeting is hosted, in turn, by most branches of ASUM. Internationally recognised speakers are carefully selected to ensure that members are exposed to information about current developments in ultrasound, and invitations are issued to those who wish to proffer papers and posters. The Annual Scientific Meeting is wellsupported by the trade with a comprehensive display of current technology and specialist staff. MOSIPP MOSIPP is ASUM’s continuing professional development program. It is a diary-based program, which recognises the learning activities that members choose to undertake in order to maintain professional competence. All members are eligible to participate in the MOSIPP program. Accredited Medical Sonographers can use MOSIPP to satisfy all CPD requirements of the ASAR. Contact Jenny Macklin Ph: 61 2 9958 6200, Fax 61 2 9958 8002, education@asum.com.au ULTRASOUND BULLETIN The Ultrasound Bulletin is issued quarterly. The first issue was published in February 1998. The content includes review articles, original research, technical features, case reports, book reviews and other educational material. The Ultrasound Bulletin provides an excellent opportunity for the publication of work relating to the practice of medical ultrasound. The Ultrasound Bulletin is ASUM’s official publication and carries notices of decisions of the Council with respect to the policies and activities of the society, as well as the positions adopted by the policy in relation to events which impact on the practice of Medical Ultrasound. Contact The Editor, Ph 61 2 9958 6200, Fax 61 2 9958 8002, editor@asum.com.au EDUCATION RESOURCES The “ASUM Image Database” is an ever-growing library of examples and teaching cases designed for members to use as reference set, and as a resource for teaching. Two CDs were issued free to all members in 2001 and 2002. These, together with additional material will be published online in 2003. CD Roms Anna Parsons Lecture Series. Titles: Endometrial Assessment, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Sonographic Workup of Premenopausal Bleeding, Ultrasound of the Uterus and Ovary in Postmenopausal women, Ultrasound and Infertility (including tubal assessment). An Introduction to Diagnostic Ultrasound. An interactive learning program on the Physics and Instrumentation of Diagnostic Ultrasound. Posters The 18-20 Week Obstetric Ultrasound Examination. The collection of images and information on this poster is intended to reflect the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine guidelines for the 18-20 week obstetric ultrasound examination. A Transthoracic Echocardiographic Protocol for the Non-invasive Cardiovascular Laboratory. This poster is designed as a teaching resource and a starting point from which echocardiographic examinations can be extended to test clinical hypotheses or evaluate suspected pathologies during examination. Dynamic Transperineal Sonography: Detection of Pelvic Floor Pathology. This poster describes a non invasive ultrasound technique which may enhance, or in some practices provide an alternative to the traditional methods of imaging pelvic floor dynamics. Videotapes The 18-20 Week Obstetric Ultrasound Examination, by Katherine Devonald and David Ellwood. This educational video program describes and illustrates the guidelines recommended by the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine when performing an Obstetric Ultrasound scan in the mid trimester of pregnancy. High Resolution Breast Ultrasound: A Toshiba Initiative for better Education, by Jack Jellins, 1996 (Image Teaching Technologies). An educational videotape of real-time breast ultrasound which illustrates: Imaging Principles, Examination Techniques, Interventional Procedures, Normal Anatomy, Benign Conditions, and Malignant Conditions. Videotape Library View our selection of over 100 videos for hire on line at www.asum.com.au and follow the links from “Education”. 38 ASUM ULTRASOUND BULLETIN VOLUME 6 NUMBER 3 AUGUST 2003
ANNUAL REPORT 2002 - 2003 13 CALENDAR OF ULTRASOUND EVENTS A comprehensive calendar of branch, federal and international meetings related to ultrasound is published on ASUM’s website and in the Ultrasound Bulletin. The calendar is updated monthly on the website and with each issue of the Ultrasound Bulletin. Contact Jenny Macklin Ph: 61 2 9958 6200, Fax 61 2 9958 8002, education@asum.com.au DMU PREPARATION COURSES AND DDU PHYSICS SEMINARS Courses are held annually in February to assist candidates in their examination preparation. Details of these courses are published in the Ultrasound Bulletin and on the website 6 months prior to the courses. Additional physics seminars are also conducted in various centres. Some branches conduct series of seminars designed to assist examination candidates. Contact Jenny Macklin Ph: 61 2 9958 6200, Fax 61 2 9958 8002, education@asum.com.au CHRIS KOHLENBERG TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS The Chris Kohlenberg Teaching Fellowships (Sponsored by Diasonics GE) were established to increase the educational opportunities for members outside the major centres. The teaching fellow is appointed by the education committee to conduct workshops and seminars primarily, but not exclusively, in centres that would not normally host a major scientific meeting. Since its establishment in 1998, the fellowship has sponsored meetings in New Zealand, Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. Two teaching fellowships are available in each year. Contact Jenny Macklin Ph: 61 2 9958 6200, Fax 61 2 9958 8002, education@asum.com.au BERESFORD BUTTERY OVERSEAS TRAINEESHIP The Beresford Buttery Overseas Traineeship (Sponsored by GE) covers attendance at an appropriate educational program at the Thomas Jefferson Research and Education Institute in Philadelphia and will include tuition fees, economy airfare and accommodation for the duration of the course (usually 4 days). The award is made to a member who seeks to further develop his or her skills and experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound and has, as a minimum qualification Part I of the DDU or DMU (or equivalent) or have been awarded the DDU or DMU (or equivalent) within the last 5 years since 21 December 1996). The award is made by the committee to the applicant judged to be most closely fitting the published criteria, on the basis of material submitted by the applicant. Contact Jenny Macklin Ph: 61 2 9958 6200, Fax 61 2 9958 8002, education@asum.com.au PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLETS Short publications entitled “About Your Ultrasound Examination” addressing often-asked questions are available on the following topics: Abdomen, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Vascular Doppler. Order forms for these are available on our website or by contacting: Marie Cawood, Ph: 61 2 9958 7655, Fax: 61 2 9958 8002, mcawood@asum.com.au POLICIES AND STATEMENTS ASUM’s Policies and Statements are published on the website at http://www.asum.com.au ASUM regularly reviews policies and statements and publishes changes in the ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin. PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE Optional professional indemnity insurance is available for sonographer members and Associate members. This insurance is arranged through AON Professional Services using Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Australia. Cover is provided to a limit of $1 million for a single claim at a current premium of $353 per year. The policy is a “claims made” type which covers for claims made against the insured and reported to the underwriters during the policy period, and covers professional practice in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. It includes run-off cover to protect sonographers no longer in practice who were covered immediately prior to their retirement. Automatic policy extensions include libel and slander, loss of documents, dishonesty of employees, trade practices act and related legislation, one automatic reinstatement, unlimited retroactive date, intellectual property, public liability- $5,000,000, continuous cover, joint venture liability, inquiry cost up to $100,000, emergency first aid, teachers liability, fidelity - $50,000. Enquiries should be directed to AON Professional Services, 63 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Ph: 61 8 8301 1111 ASUM ULTRASOUND BULLETIN VOLUME 6 NUMBER 3 AUGUST 2003 39
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