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President’s Message continued MessageContinued from the previous pagecommitment and dedication.We are all facing difficult economic times in ourcountries, but we need to maintain our focus on thebigger picture. This was brought home to me in aninterview I read recently with a very prominent andsuccessful lawyer who heads a law firm of over 900solicitors– when asked what his job meant to him, hisresponse was:“ If you focus on excellence, on integrity and on theopportunities you create for others, then you will havea good career and a good life.”These are really the ideals by which the Board liveswith respect to our work in ISRRT – excellence,integrity and creating opportunities for others – andif we all try to hold these as our individual tenets wewill go a long way towards contributing to a betterworld for all.Rob George,President ISRRTPresidents at the Taiwan Meeting 2009.4 ISRRT Newsletter

16 th ISRRT World CongressGold Coast, Australia9 th – 12 September, 2010Mark the dates in your diary!!Call for Abstracts opens July 09“Tomorrow and Beyond: Connecting and Communicating”Website: www. isrrt.orgEmail: 2010isrrt@air.asn.auPostal: PO Box 267, Moorooka,Qld 4105, Australia

Secretary General GeneralSince my last report I have attended severalmeetings along with the ISRRT President Mr RobertGeorge. These meetings have been reported byRobert George but I would like to re-emphasise theimportance of these meetings and the agreementsreached. Robert and I have continually kept in touchthroughout the months using SKYPE which hasproved of great benefit and is cost free.In late December 2008 I attended an importantmeeting in Geneva accompanied with PaiviWood. This was a meeting with the World HealthOrganisation and many international organisationsand was concerned with furthering diagnostic andtherapy provisions and educational facilities globally.In May 2009 a further meeting will be held at theWHO headquarters where the role and work ofthe radiographer in all areas of the world will bediscussed. The results of this meeting will be reportedin the next issue of the newsletter.Following our very successful first time presence atthe RSNA as part of the Associated Sciences groupwe are now fully participating in the educationalprogramme at this event. In January this yearProfessor Michael Ward represented the ISRRT at theprogramme planning session for 2009.Our attendance at the European Congress ofRadiology in Vienna in March 2009 gave usthe opportunity to meet with officers from theInternational Atomic Energy Agency. These contactsare extremely important related to the participation ofthe ISRRT in medical radiation protection issues andalso results in continuing co-operation and supportfor workshops. While in Vienna we met with thenewly formed European Federation of RadiographySocieties and with several companies related to futuresponsorship.During April I participated in a site visit to thevenue for the ISRRT World Congress in 2010.This Congress will be held on the Gold Coast inAustralia which is a great location. There is goodaccess from all areas of the world and those attendingwill be rewarded by excellent facilities, lecturesprogramme and social activities. In addition therewill be ISRRT Board and Council meetings duringwhich several important issues will be debatedincluding the future structure and organisation on theISRRT. The Congress is being held in conjunctionwith the Australian and New Zealand Societies ofRadiography and is sure to be a great success. Pleasevisit the website www.isrrt.org for full details of theCongress.The ISRRT website keeps me busy but I wouldencourage everyone, particularly ISRRT Councilmembers, to provide me with news and stories whichI can include on the website. The website can only bekept up-to-date by your co-operation, and informationis welcome. The website has been supported byELEKTA Company for the past three years and I amvery pleased to report that this company have agreedto continue this support.The online continuing education programme which issupported by Philips is proving to be a great successand it is hoped to extend this in the future. Thanksare due to the ISRRT volunteers who give of theirtime for this venture and to Philips for providing thefacility.I have good news and bad news regarding thenewsletter. First of all I must apolgise to many ofour subscribers and Associate Members who haveeither received the last edition of the newsletter lateor not received it at all. This was due to a changein the management of the publisher resulting inthe newsletter not being supported. All newslettersshould now have been posted and I would appreciateit if you would contact me and let me know if youhave received the second edition of 2008 or not. Thepublishers, as compensation, did not charge for theprinting of that edition.The good news is that the first edition of thenewsletter will be published in French and Spanish.This is a trial project and will be initially availableon the ISRRT website late May. Translation of suchjournals is expensive and this has been made possibleby the generous support of GE Healthcare who hasprovided the necessary funding.Finally I would like to thank all our supporters,sponsors, Societies, Board and Council Memberswho contribute to the ongoing success of the ISRRT.Without this support the ISRRT would be unable tocontinue with its great work in providing conferences,workshops and education throughout the world.Every contribution no matter how small is valuable. Iwould encourage those Associate Members who mayhave forgotten to renew their annual subscriptionsto contact me at isrrt.yule@btinternet.com and letme know if they wish to continue to receive thenewsletter.Sandy YuleCEO, ISRRTVolume 45 – No. 1 7

➢ Editorial Submissions & DeadlinesRemember to e-mail your news before the deadline to:Mrs Rachel BullardTel: +971 50 703 6926Email: deepbluedesign1@mac.comDeadline for the twice yearly issues are:April 1 and September 1 each yearAll material sent electronically that includes complex tables, charts & graphs please send also as hard copy by fax.You are invited to comment in relation to the ISRRT Newsletter editorial content and make suggestions for future issues.All comments will be considered by the Editor and her Committee.➢ Advertisements/SecretariatA section is reserved for the advertising of educational programs, courses or new radiological texts.For further details or to advertise your program or new publications please contact the ISRRT Secretary General:Dr Alexander Yule143 Bryn PinwyddenPentwyn, Cardiff Wales CF23 7DGUnited KingdomTel: +44 0 2920 735038; Fax: +44 0 2920 540551; E-mail: isrrt.yule@btinternet.com➢ ISRRT World Radiography Educational Trust Fund (WRETF)Secretary:Mrs Lizzie ZukiewiczSpring House, 17 Spring Village, Horsehay, Telford, UK TF42LUTel: +44 0 1952 502966; Email: spring.house@talktalk.net

Report2008 a successful year educationallyReport by Cynthia Cowling, ISRRT Director of Education2008 was an active and successful year educationally. Thehighlight of the year must be the Durban Congress wherea varied and professional program allowed all participantsto enjoy a high standard of radiography education. Afull program included everything from Role extension;Clinical audits; Advanced Practice in all modalities, tosimple teaching tools in Cote D’Ivoire and becomingan article reviewer. The organizing committees all did aterrific job and produced the best quality congress yet.An electronic system to acknowledgea attendance forContinuing Professional Development (CPD) was also inplace. This will definitely be a requirement for all futureworld congresses. During the Congress, teaching CDs onRadiation Safety, developed by IAEA were distributed.Copies of these excellent teaching tools are freely availablevia the ISRRT website.One result from the meetings held at Durban wasthe widening of the region Europe/Africa to includerepresentatives from each area. I am happy to report thatwe have Jenny Motto from South Africa representingAfrica and Ian Henderson from the UK representingEurope. Both bring a wealth of knowledge and expertiseand have been active already. I welcome them to ourgroup.There were other activities during 2008. There weretwo Workshops, one on Maintenance in Trinidad andTobago for the East Caribbean region and a Digitalworkshop in Tanzania. Both were partially funded byWHO or PAHO and this partnering relationship appearsto be growing and cementing. This is terrific because itbecomes impossible for ISRRT to fund these types ofworkshops with the right instructors and the relevantpeople (radiographers) attending. It is too expensive forthem to fund themselves and in some instances largedistances have to be traversed. A big thank you mustgo to all the people involved who gave so willingly oftheir time. Full reports on these workshops are or willbe publishedWe did also help fund a third workshop in FrancophoneAfrica with the able help of Philippe Gerson and FrenchAssociation. This was also on the subject of DigitalImaging and was held in Burkino FasoI want to emphasize one very important point aboutall of these workshops. They all had truly international /global input. In the case of Tanzania, The workshop wasdeveloped by a Canadian and taught by an Australian andSouth African and coordinated by Jenny Motto our Ed.Rep for Africa. The Trinidad workshop was headed by IanMcClleland from Australia and coordinated by AnushkaKattick, Trinidad and Tobago Council Member, JustinMahabirsingh and Cynthia Cowling. Participants includedthe PAHO representative in Trinidad and Tobago, and theregional PAHO Officer from Cuba.Philippe Gerson was also instrumental in a successfuleducational session at the International Congress ofRadiology in Morocco. Without his commitment (andknowledge of French!) this would have been impossibleto launch. It was extremely successful with standing roomonly for all the sessions.An important part of the mandate of the ISRRT is tobe the voice of our profession globally. The Director ofEducation gave a short presentation to the Western PacificRegion in Manila in September. It was later discovered thatthis had been video conferenced to all WHO offices in thePacific region. This helped in later discussions with WHOin Fiji this February, where a joint Workshop has beenagreed to in QA and Ultrasound with ISRRT, WHO and FijiSchool of Medicine as joint sponsors.PAHO has indicated they have funding for more QAworkshops in South America in 2009 and we will beworking with them to facilitate this activity.Materials for a CT workshop are being developedwith a draft ready for approval with the assistance of PamRowntree the Asia/Australasia educational representative .Following Tanzania, we now have some excellentmaterial to run more digital workshops. Good feedbackfrom instructors and participants will be able to make thismore relevant for the “on the ground’ delivery. We are indiscussions with WHO and hope that, should they proceedwith installation of any more digital equipment, we will bethere to provide the appropriate training for radiographersand other operators.An agreement was signed with Philips to allow accessto their online learning centre for our members and we arerunning a pilot in Estonia, India and Fiji. We have had amixed response to this and will be publishing a report. Wehave learnt much about challenges many of our membersexperience when using the internet. Thanks to Lori Boyd ofCanada for being the project officer for this venture.A databank of all education programs for our websiteis also pending. This is an activity that must be completedthis year.Continued on page 3010 ISRRT Newsletter

ReportProfessional Practice ReportReport by Päivi Wood, Director of Professional PracticeBSS activities ongoingRenewal of the BSS (Basic Safety Standard by IAEA) startednearly two years ago in July 2007; ISRRT participated inthe technical meeting and the process isstill ongoing. Thelatest activities have been conducted by e-mail. ISRRT,Professional Practice has been working on theterminology,mainly in the parts of the BSS that directlyinvolveradiographers. The updated BSS is awaiting release.Code of EthicsIn Durban, the frame work for the ISRRT Code of Ethicswas presented by Dr Peter White. The ISRRT boarddecided to carry on developing the code and it was givento Professional Practice to finalise it. Currently the codehas been reviewed by the board and corrective actions havebeen made. Presently the code is being circulated amongstthe Regional Coordinators for further comments. Somefurther work will be carried out and the first draft will begiven to the ISRRT Board at its meeting in July. The aimis to present the international code at the ISRRT WorldCongress in Australia 2010.European Guidelines for Clinical Audit forDepartments using Ionizing Radiation in MedicalSettingsIn Europe new European Guidelines for Clinical Audit isdue to be released. As the ISRRT Professional PracticeDirector I had the honour to be part of the Panel of Experts,representing radiographers, amongst other professionalgroups, using ionizing radiation in medical applications.The Panel of Experts had a vital role in developing theGuidelines. The Guidelines will give recommendationsto European Union countries as to how to carry out theclinical audit in radiological/nuclear medicine/radiationtherapy departments as a whole audit process, taking intoaccount all the factors that affect the safe us of radiation,from referral of the patient to the final report.WHO: Technical Meeting GLOBAL INITIATIVE (GI)RADIATION SAFETY HEALTH CARE SETTINGSHealth Department, arranged a meeting in Geneva andISRRT was invited to attend the meeting along with otherProfessional Societies with international NGO status. Thismeeting was to discuss, amongst other things, the globalinitiative: a strategic approach leading to a work plan witha set time line. It was agreed unanimously that efforts,already undertaken by various professional and scientificorganizations and societies needed to be coordinated toavoid duplication and to concentrate efforts to achieve theset targets. Indentifying overlaps, gaps and requirementswas vital with cooperation and interaction is being the wayto achieve the desired results.Our organization was represented by CEO SandyYule, who gave a presentation on ISRRT activities pastand present and highlighted future targets. I attended themeeting in Geneva as an invited speaker to speak on “Theview of radiographers and radiation technologists” in asession called Scaling-up the role of radiographers. Thissession also included talks form medical physicists.The first phase of the plan is to create an Outline of theStrategy for GI. The aim is to indentify, by consulting thevarious stakeholders, including ISRRT, on how to buildpartnerships between all the partners and to put “knowhow” and existing information together.The second phase will take place in June 2009. Thedecision was to further develop the work plan so that withinsix months from the first meeting it should be a possible tohave a general platform with terms of references, workinggroups and also have task coordinators for each set team– not forgetting budgetary considerations and ideas forfundraising.Actual Implementation of GI will then include pilotingwith the experience gathered being used. After the firsttasks have been completed the working groups will beginoperating. The timeline for this is June 2011 which includesmonitoring by the working groups and evaluating thefeedback.Three years from the start of the GI program, inDecember 2011 there should be concrete results.At this stage ISRRT will be participating in the work ofthree working groups:˙ Prevention of unintended exposures(priority given to children)˙ Human resources (education, training & staffing)˙ Reducing unnecessary medical exposuresIn December 2008 the WHO, Radiation and EnvironmentalVolume 45 – No. 1 11

ReportQuality Assurance of X-ray Equipment:Maintenance and RepairsWorkshop: Eric Williams Medical CentreMount Hope, Trinidad & TobagoJune 27-30, 2008Report by Cynthia CowlingA workshop administered and funded jointly byISRRT and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)was successfully run at the Eric Williams MedicalSciences Centre in the last week of June. Attendees camefrom a total of ten Caribbean countries and participantsincluded radiographers(11), bio medical engineers(5) andgraduating radiography students(2).The organizing of this workshop proved formidablesince 10 separate countries were involved, each of whichhad Health Ministries that had to be properly notified. Addedto this were the complexities of PAHO administration withcountry, regional and central centres all needing to beinvolved. The ISRRT and the workshop were very fortunateto have an excellent Trinidad and Tobago Council memberAnushka Kattick- Mahabirsingh. With her husband, JustinMahabirsingh , Anoushka organized much of the facilityand teaching requirements. She had the solid support ofthe Society of Radiographers of Trinidad and Tobagoand their President Mr.Aleth Bruce. ISRRT was fortunatealso to have the active support of Vice President of TheAmericas, Mrs. Patricia Johnson in the region to ensure theworkshop did take place. Ms Marilyn Entwistle from theTrinidad and Tobago PAHO office was also instrumentalin having the Workshop successfully run and she attendedall four days of the workshop. Ileana Fleitas, PAHOregional officer from Cuba, also attended the workshopas a participant to gain better knowledge of QA in x rayequipment.“I really enjoyed attending the workshop and learned alot and have a greater appreciation and respect for thework of radiographers.”Marilyn Entwistle PAHOThe workshop was led by Mr Ian McClelland, authorof the second Workbook developed collaborativelybetween ISRRT and WHO, X-RAY EQUIPMENTMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. The Director ofEducation, Cynthia Cowling coordinated the workshopand assisted in some of the teaching. Anoushka and JustinMahabirsingh assisted with the teaching as well as makingsure all the facilities were available. They also completeda full CD for each participant at the end of the workshop.This gave the attendees access to all the PPP and teachingmaterials so that they could run another such workshop intheir own region or country.“Ian’s method of simplifying things and most of theworkbook is quite impressive”Evaluation respondentThis was the second such workshop, first being held inIndia in 2007. The workshop was slightly streamlinedfrom the first but contained all the essential elements ofpre and post tests, instructional lectures, demonstrations,practicals and group discussions. This combination provedextremely popular with all participants who appreciated theopportunity to perform hands on tests as well as interactingwith fellow radiographers and engineers and discussingsimilar issues in the field.The mix of participants was a very positive part ofthe workshop, although initially not planned for. In thisregion, some bio medical technicians and engineers aregiven responsibility for X ray equipment without fullyunderstanding it. The workshop was a good exercise todemonstrate that learning can take place in both directionsfor radiographers and engineers/technicians.The main thrust of the workshop was to show howradiographers could maintain equipment in simple ways,use their powers of observation to notice deteriorationin equipment, and how to communicate effectively withservice engineers and managers if repair was required .Discussions and role playing emphasized the need foraccuracy of reporting and how some simple tests andrepairs can in fact be secured without the need for a serviceindividual (who may be far away or too busy to attend).One incident was recalled during a discussion period of amammography unit failing to work (for a very simple and12 ISRRT Newsletter

Reportfixable defect) precisely at the time a localbank was offering free mammogramsfor a month. It remained unfixed untilafter the offer was withdrawn. In anotherrole playing example, radiographers werevery eager to dump chemicals from theirprocessors without getting to the bottomof the problem. An administrator in thegroup quickly red flagged the increase inchemical costs.Pre and post tests were given. Thepretest result average was 69% which isquite high and indicative of the seniorlevel of most of the participants. Thepost test result,which had an increasedemphasis in the application of knowledge,was 89%. There was therefore a clearindication that learning did take place!An evaluation of the workshop bythe participants was very positive with 75 percent ormore agreely very strongly that the workshop was wellorganized, taught by knowledgeable professionals and hadexcellent catering!“Thank you for bringing this workshop to this region. It isvery much needed”Evaluation respondentOver 75% felt that information could and would be usedin their own workplace. All were extremely pleased tohave a copy of the Workbook, which they felt was wellwritten, clear and practically based. Most wanted furtherworkshops with QA, Digital, CT and Mammography themost highly rated.A final thank you for all who participated, attended andhelped make this happen. A thank you must be extendedto the supervisors and staff of Eric Williams MedicalSciences Centre who provided all the facilities for theworkshop including several x ray rooms, free of charge.Also a special thanks to CASi Health Care Technologieswho hosted delightful dinner at the Millenium Golf Clubfor all participants and volunteer helpers. It is the intentionof ISRRT to carry out follow up studies to determine thedownstream, long term affects of this workshop and tooffer it in other locations where there is a need. FaultIndentificationRadiographerWarrantyNOBMTattemptsrepairProblemSolvedYESInitialDiagnosisRadiographerNOReport toSupervisorProblemSolvedYESNOBMTAssessmentCall inHouse Bio MedTech. BMTBMTattemptsrepairGroup C’s innovative reportback on their discussion question“Develop a common protocol.How much can a radiographerrealistically do?”Volume 45 – No. 1 13

Report5th Baltic Congress of RadiographersLatvia, JurmalaSeptember 12-13, 2008Report by Elita Rutka, LRAA PresidentThe Radiographer Association of Latvia had thehonour to organise the 5th Baltic Congress of Radiographers.It is now several months since the 5th Baltic Congress washeld and since then there has been a long cold winter withmuch snow and now spring has come. The RadiographersAssociation of Latvia remember the warm feelings,sincerity, joy and satisfaction shown during the congressfrom both the guests and participants of the congress. Thecongress had a friendly and creative atmosphere. It was agreat event for the radiographers of Estonia,Lithuania and Latvia only a few years ago, in February15, 2003, in Parnu, the Radiographers Association ofEstonia organised the first international conference of theBaltics in honour of its 10th year anniversary. Radiographersfrom Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania participated in thisfirst congress. Our Estonian colleagues were the first ofour organisations to host the congress and gave over 200radiographers the opportunity to come together and sharetheir professional experience and discuss future plans andopportunities. The first Baltic Conference was the first oneheld by the radiographers in this regions since the regainingof the Baltic States independence.Up to now four congresses have taken place organisedin turn by the Radiographers Associations of Lithuania,Estonia and Latvia.The 5th Baltic Congress of Radiographers took placein Jurmala, a charming seaside resort of Latvia. Jurmala isthe largest resort city in the Baltic States and is well knownfor its natural treasures – the mild climate, sea, healthy air,curative mud and mineral water. The main attractions ofJurmala are in its almost 33km long white sandy beach,the large pine forest and the natural border of the city – theRiver Lielupe.497 delegates from 12 different European citiesparticipated at the congress under the main theme “QualityAssurance in Radiography: Education for Practice.”The large group photograph is of the European Federation of Radiographic Societies.14 ISRRT Newsletter

ReportThe Scope of Practice –The radiographic profession in 2008!Radiotherapy is very high on the health agenda in the UK. Radiotherapy radiographers and the SCoR in particular areworking with government agencies to improve access for patients and to ensure that innovations in radiotherapy are promptly androbustly introduced. This is providing opportunities for radiographers to take on new roles in planning and dosimetry and for thefour-tier career structure to become even more widely recognised as the basis of the very best services.Consultant practice continues to develop across the profession. There are now over 40 consultant radiographers in the UK,providing leadership, excellent clinical services and research in all speciality areas of radiography. Advanced practice is also nowvery widespread with radiographers (for example) undertaking 20% of the plain x-ray reporting across the country.The SCoR is pleased to see the establishment of the European Federation of Radiography Societies (EFRS). Sandie Mathers,our representative on ISRRT Council has also been elected as a member of the inaugural Board of EFRS. The Federation is alreadyinfluencing the European legislative process where this affects radiography. The SCoR looks forward to developing the Europeanwork alongside our commitment to the wider international agenda through ISRRT. It is clear that the two organizations arecomplementary and mutually supportive of the profession and of excellence in patient care wherever radiography is carried out.The SCoR Scope of Practice 2008 is a major piece of research about where the profession stands in the UK. There is a story atwww.sor.org/stories/radiographic-profession-2008 which has been published below.The SCoR Scope of Practice 2008 – a significant pieceof research commissioned by the Society and College ofRadiographers – provides a benchmark in the developmentof the profession.It is the clearest, most detailed picture of the radiographyprofession to date.The research was led by Dr Richard Price, Head ofSchool at the University of Hertfordshire, UK and thereport was compiled in collaboration with the Institute forEmployment Studies.Commenting on the project, Richard Price said:“Scope of Practice provides an objective view of therole of radiographers nationally and their contribution tohealthcare.”The first Scope of Practice was published in 2003 and wasbased on literature reviews and a short qualitative survey.This new study used a range of research methodologies,including an online survey, to investigate the radiographicworkforce in the primary and independent sectors, educationas well secondary and tertiary provision.“No other work has looked across the whole spectrumof the profession to the extent that this project has,”explained Richard Price.“Since the first Scope of Practice document theprofession has advanced significantly. The establishmentof consultant and advanced practitioner posts, the extent ofradiographer-led research in radiotherapy, and the quantityof research in HEIs are but three significant advances.”The research revealed a number of important findings,including:˙˙˙The number of centres adopting new roles across thespectrum of radiographic practice has continued togrow;The number of extended roles withdrawn in the past fiveyears is minimal;Radiographer-led focused abdominal sonography intrauma is being practiced at a number of centres;˙ There many new practices for radiographersevolving within the field of gastrointestinal imagingwith radiographers performing colonoscopies andsigmoidoscopies;˙˙˙˙Radiotherapy practitioners are using Grenz rays forsuperficial dermatological therapy and are providinga skin laser therapy service, for treatment of tattoos,haemangiomas, and pigmented skin lesions;Agenda for Change (AfC) was seen as both a barrierand a factor that encouraged role advancement. Itis clear, however, that there is a lack of consistencyin the application of AfC bandings across the careerprogression framework;Service need and supportive radiologists are key factorsin supporting role extension. Barriers to role extensioninclude lack of funding, dissatisfaction with AfCbandings and the attitude of some radiologists;In imaging, scope for future development may well liein community-based centres and by forming allianceswith clinicians outside the imaging department.Continued on page 30Volume 45 – No. 1 17

Reportin one of the poorest country of the world, but our colleaguesare allowed to be informed and trained. A flat panel detectoris installed in Ivory Coast, CR in Mali, Senegal, and projectsexist in Burkina, Togo and Benin. Prospects in teleradiologyexist with the fast development of the internet in Africa.I have seen the difference since my first trip in BurkinaFaso in 1999 where it was very difficult to call direcet toFrance and in 2008 where the modest hotel I was living inhad free Wifi available in any room.Communication technology is growing very fast,imaging too, so we need to always be ready and availablefor workshops.A new board of ABPPER was created in last August.The transition between the President M. Aoue G. Kora andhis successor was made outstandingly. This new agencyhas a lot of projects for all of the Burkina Faso radiologicaltechnologists and AFPPE and ISRRT are there to supportthem.I also want to thank Mrs Valérie Marcade from thecompany STEPHANIX and Mr Stéphane Chanois fromthe company CARESTREAM, who where in charge of allthe coffee breaks during these three days of training. Thesetwo companies and their colleagues always stand besidethe African radiological technologists and assist in everyseminar or workshop that we have organised in Africa in thelast decade.I would like to thank once again the ISRRT board forits financial and moral support. I would like to remind youthat this vocational training cost price was only 20 euros forthree days!ISRRT is a charitable organization. Its main goal is tohelp promote training all over the world but in particularfor the poorest countries. It has totally respected these maingoals.All our african colleagues, always happy and cheerful,ended the training with a pleasasnt and simple party.Mr Boniface YAO, president of ANTIMCI announcedthat the next national congress of Radiological technologistswill be held in Abidjan in April 2009.He also invited to this congress all the radiologicaltechnologists from French-speaking Africa because solidlinks now exist between all the radiological technologistsassociations of French-speaking Africa.In October 2009, the Cameroonian association willorganize in cooperation with AFPPE and ISRRT the fifthconference for French-speaking radiological technologists,which will probably take place in Douala. And then, it will beup to our malian colleagues to set up new training in Bamakoin February 2010.There are a lot of prospects of meeting for our africancolleagues, always ready to inform themselves and to followtrainings in a nice and brotherly atmosphere. Volume 45 – No. 1 19

ReportEffecting quality care despite our differencesPort of Spain, TrinidadNovember 1-2, 2008Report by Timothy DeanThe Society of Radiographers of Trinidad and Tobagohosted its 2008 Annual Conference on November 1-2 atthe Crowne Plaza Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad. The themeof the conference was “Effecting quality care despite ourdifferences” and it marked the start of the Radiographers’Week.The Opening ceremony took place on the morning ofSaturday 1st with the Honorable Minister of Health JerryNarace in attendance along with Mrs Marilyn Entwistle, theAdvisor in Health Services Administration of PAHO/WHOand Mrs Patricia Johnson (Barbados) Vice President of theAmericas of the International Society of Radiographers andRadiologic Technologists (ISRRT).The Society’s president, Mr Aleth Bruce recognizedthe dignitaries present and the many local, regional andinternational radiographers who came from far and wide tothis year’s conference. The president launched the society’swebsite (www.soradtt.com) at the opening ceremony and itmarked a significant milestone in the society’s history.Addresses by Mrs Johnson, Mrs Entwistle and theHonorable Minister followed. TheMinister gave a very heartfelt deliverywith respect to current issues in thecountry and encouraged radiographersin their development in continuingeducation, professionalism and patientcare.The Minister afterwards presentedawards to a number of retiredradiographers whom the societyacknowledged for their dedicationand commitment to the practice asradiographers in Trinidad and Tobago.Radiographers that awards weredesignated to included: Mrs Shirley St.Rose, Mrs Rajwatte Bhaggan Wegner,Mrs Lydia Baah, Mrs Gloria Ramdial,Dr Allan Regisford, Mr Alroy “Buddy”Nicholls, Mrs Marcelle Delpeche, MrsMarjorie Yates, Mrs Angela Telesford,Mrs Lilla Huntley, Mrs ConstanceRetiree Award recipients.Jodhan and Mrs Cynthia Montano.Two specially invited guests from the USA gavetheir featured presentations on both the two days ofthe conference: Ms Paula Frank, Diagnostic Directorof Radiology Department of the world acclaimed JohnsHopkins Hospital in the United States; and Mrs VictoriaHolas, Program Director of the Radiologic TechnologyProgram of the Arizona Western College also of the UnitedStates. Both of these guest presenters were sponsored bytheir respective institutions and the society commends themfor their invaluable contribution.Radiographers from public and private, local and regionalinstitutions gave world-class presentations and set the tonefor continued high standards of research and study forfellow colleagues. A wide variety of papers were presentedin such areas as Professionalism, Computed Tomography(CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), RadiationTherapy, Ultrasound, Mammography, Stress Management,Organ Transplant, Picture Archival and CommunicationSystems (PACS), HIV/AIDS, Education and Research. 20 ISRRT Newsletter

ReportFiji quality assuredReport by Cynthia Cowling, ISRRT Director of EducationCynthia Cowling, The Director of Educationpaid a “flying” visit to Fiji to meet with AjibuluOlusegun, Head of the Radiography program at theFiji School of Medicine. The main objective wasto confirm and organize collaborative workshopsbetween WHO, ISRRT and The Fiji School ofMedicine. This was achieved and workshops inQuality Assurance and Ultrasound will be offeredfrom June 15th-26th. Up to 12 regional Pacificcountries will be able to participate thanks to agenerous contribution from WHO. The school willhost the activity in their excellent facilities, donatedby the European Union. Mr. Olusegun runs a terrificbaccalaureate program and the workshops will be ofthe highest quality.Cynthia and her husband Peter Lloyd tookadvantage of this trip and met with radiographerson both sides of the main island of Viti Levu. A meetingwas arranged with the Society of Radiographers at CWMHospital in Suva and Cynthia and Peter were very kindlyhosted to a dinner in the Suva hinterland. A special thanksgoes to John Brown and Jone Salabucco for organizingthese functions. It provided an excellent opportunity fordialogue and gave the visitors a good sense of the realneeds of the Fijian radiographers. There seemed to beconsiderable interest in the 2010 Gold Coast congress andseveral Fijian radiographers hope to attend. Above:Soji Olusegun in School Lab.Left:Fiji Members of the Society ofRadiography and seated PeterLloyd and Cynthia Cowling.Volume 45 – No. 1 21

ReportTanzania workshopDar Es SalaamNovember 6-8, 2008Report by Yvette HechterBackgroundFirstly, I would like to thank everyone involved withthis project and for allowing me the opportunity to playa part in it. Personally, I am enthusiastic about traininganywhere where input and involvement is positive. It wasa wonderful experience and an incredible learning curvefor all.I was encouraged by the enthusiasm and willingnessof the participants to gain knowledge as well as the twodoctors that attended the course. Equally impressive, wasthe fact that all delegates were present right up to the lastmoment on the Saturday – really a first for me!The workshop was designed by Alex Gontar,lecturer atthe Michener/University of Toronto radiological sicencesprogram with input from Ben Keir, medical physicist fromQueensland Health, Australia. Ben was lead instructor andwas also mandated to provide a preliminary analysis ofthe equipment for WHO. Jenny Motto from the Universityof Johannesburg acted as coordinator, and Caesar Barare,Board member from Kenya, provided ISRRT input.Lectures were given by Ben and myself, adapting Alex’smaterial to the specifc needs of the group. It was difficultto teach some of the digital information due to the lack ofexposure to this technology by many of the participants.In future workshops, a reduction in physics principles andmore hands on would be beneficial, although the lack ofthis very knowledge hampered the degree of success ofthe participants.I feel very strongly that we will have to follow thiscourse up with a intensive program in quality control (QC)and quality assurance (QA) in order to make the hands onfor the CR (computed radiography) more logical.At the culmination of day two we divided theparticipants into smaller groups of 5-6 people and gavethem questions on all the lectures to answer and discussamongst themselves. The feedback was amazing as well asencouraging and it was very apparent that the participantshad learnt a substantial amount. I was concerned that theirlack of knowledge of the radiographic techniques andprinciples such as the importance of kV and mAs impededthier ability to grasp all the factors.Not all the practicals could not be performed andtested to the full potential primarily due to the lack of22 ISRRT Newsletter

Repoere Reportdecent installation and calibration of the equipment. The ITtechnician, William, was trained by the company (CR Techfrom Israel) to do all of the previous mentioned but he doesnot have the expertise or knowledge on radiology to do this.Language is also a big problem.I was a bit disturbed by the fact that the equipmentwas donated without substantial research regarding thecapabilities of the equipment versus the needs of thehospitals in question. Ocean Road Cancer Institute needshigh quality, high resolution, digital equipment to detectthe smallest changes in cancer. Not one of the three venueswhere this equipment is installed is there any link to aworkstation, printer (medical laser or ordinary desktopprinter) or archive. Images acquired on these systems arethus futile as it remains on the hard drive of the computerattached to the digital equipment and the radiographer isunable to distribute the images. It would have been verybeneficial to have a adminstrative levelradiographer fully conversant withthe product, who could have trainedothers.I fully understand that Sub-SaharaAfrica is an upcoming and growingcontinent lacking in technology due tocosts and training, however so muchmore reason to provide equipment ofhigh quality. This would be instrumentalin broadening their horizons and buildon improving radiology (and treatmentof diseases) in these countries.support, is that high spec, reliable and user friendlyequipment should be the order of the day, especially in anoncology setup.Despite all the obstacles we faced, the workshop wasa success with the means available to us. I would like,in future, to play a part again in giving back some ofmy knowledge on digital imaging to Africa and see theprofession grow. Yvette HechterNational Diploma in Radiography (Diagnostic), SouthAfricaB.Tech – Diagnostic Radiography (TUT)Diploma in Vascular Ultrasound: Burwin Institute, CanadaProduct and Application Specialist: Fujifilm and CanonMedicalSummary and SuggestionsIn the final feedback session it wasclear from all the participants that therewas a need for follow up hands ontraining on their CR units as well as QAand QC on equipment and accessories.If the basics of analogue QA/QC can bemastered, the integration over to digitalimaging (CR) will be so much easier.My personal opinion is that carefulstudy of the existing equipment in placeor being installed should be carriedout before the workshop of this natureis run, to ensure complete success ofthe workshop. It is also critical thatthe equipemen meets the needs of thehospital and local community. No costshould be spared to ensure that only thebest equipment is provided.One important factor to beconsidered, when working in Africa,often so far from immediate technicalVolume 45 – No. 1 23

ReportISRRT Public Relations ReportMarch 2009Director of Public Relations:Regional PR Representatives:Fozy PeerTan Chek Wee(Asia-Australasia)Stefano Braico (Europe)Sumbo Oyedele (Africa)Sean Richardson(The Americas)The Public Relations section of the ISRRT has been busythese past months with the compilation/review of variouspresentations and documents.Reviewed:˙ Criteria for corporate membership˙ Congress Guidelines (work in progress)˙ ISRRT an International Perspective(Power-point presentation)Compiled:˙ Criteria for Use of the ISRRT logo˙ Why Radiography as a Career (Power-pointpresentation)˙ Why Support the ISRRT (Flyer –Work in progress)The website is constantly reviewed and updates arerequested. E-copies of previous Newsletters are availableon the website. The President and CEO are in consultationto acquire sponsorship for the translation of the Newsletterinto French, Spanish and Japanese. Hardcopies of theNewsletter are published in May and November eachyear.The revamped ISRRT logo, in keeping with the imageof the ISRRT was launched at the Council Meeting inDurban in April 2008. Golf shirts bearing the ISRRT logomay be purchased from the CEO.As requested at the previous Board meeting, quotationswere obtained on printing folders for the ISRRT. The costsinvolved for the artwork and the logistics of sending thefolders to the different countries requiring them, madethem not such a feasible proposition.The cost to have the ISRRT Newsletter printed inSouth Africa (SA) was cheaper than at the present supplier.However, the cost to then ship the Newsletters from SAto the members (mainly Australian) increased the costdramatically and it was found not to be financially viable.Many public relations activities are undertaken by RobertGeorge and Sandy Yule in their roles as President and CEOrespectively who promote the ISRRT extensively duringtheir travels.News from the RegionsAs per the Council resolution – Europe and Africa are tohave separate regional representatives.EuropeAt the last Council meeting there were no nominationsfor a public relations representative for Europe. Councilaccepted the proposal by the European Federation ofRadiographic Societies (EFRS) to submit a nomination forthe regional PR representative for Europe. We welcomedStefano Braico as the regional representative for Europe.Stefano is very familiar with this role as he has previouslyserved as regional Public relations representative forEurope-Africa.AfricaSumbo Oyedele was elected as public relationsrepresentative for Africa. Sumbo is no stranger to theISRRT - she has represented Nigeria as Council memberfor many years. We welcome Sumbo into this new portfolioand look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.Asia and AustralasiaWelcome back to Tan Chek Wee from maternity leave andcongratulations on the birth of a beautiful baby boy. TanChek Wee reports that 2008 has been an active year for theA & A region:Hong Kong Radiographers’ Association (HKRA)Inauguration Conference of the Hong Kong College ofRadiographers and Radiation Technologists was held from6th - 8 December 2008. Due to advancement in technologyand increase in demand for quality services to meet thecontinuous professional development of radiographersand radiation therapists, the college was set-up to betterfulfill these needs. Tan Chek Wee had the opportunity toattend the conference and was encouraged by the supportand encouragement shown by radiologists and otherprofessions on the formation of the college.JapanElection of directors and auditors of JART was held on 7th24 ISRRT Newsletter

Repoere ReportJune 2008 and a new board of directors and president waselected for JART. The A& A region will like to congratulateMr. Kitamura for being elected as the new JART presidentand Mr. Abe and Mr. Harima as new vice-presidentsrespectively. Mr. Kumagai will now be the advisor ofJART.MalaysiaCongratulations to the Malaysia Society of Radiographersagain for winning the bid to host the coming Asia andAustralasia Conference of Radiological Technologists(AACRT) in August 2009. The AACRT will be heldin conjunction with the annual Malaysia -SingaporeRadiographers Conference and we are looking forward toa great conference in Kuala Lumpur.SingaporeSingapore Society of Radiographers (SSR) celebrated its50th Anniversary Celebration on 5-7th September 2008. Itwas a big event where we had the honour of the Presidentof Singapore, Mr SR Nathan to grace the Golden JubileeGala Dinner. The 2 Day Event was a big success with a totalof more than 300 participants from 6 different countriesjoining us. Mr Robert George, the president of ISRRT wasone of the invited speakers for this joyous occasion.An international certifying examination for Image andInformation Management Administrator (PACs) wasinitiated by Japan and Korea Society of RadiologicalTechnologists. An International Accreditation board wasalso formed by both societies to administer the exam. Theexam was held yearly in September. Last year, participantsfrom 6 different countries in the region; Japan, Korea,R.O.C., Hong Kong, Macao, and Thailand participated inthe exam.AmericasSean Richardson our usual busy bee for the Americas hashad a somewhat quite period – perhaps the effect of thecurrent economic recession!The contribution of the regional PR representatives isappreciated. My tasks are made easier by the support andprompt response for comments/input from the valued Boardmembers and CEO.Volume 45 – No. 1 25

ArticleGood morning VietnamBy Philippe Gerson, ISRRT Council Member, FranceFor about two years, a project to help train Vietnameseradiographers has been in preparation. Initiated by theEpicentre Network company, represented by Mr Nguyen,this project aims to put in relation French and Vietnamesetraining centres and in future, to develop a distanceeducation structure.Hai Duong University, located near Hanoi, started thisproject in collaboration with the radiographer school ofOrleans, represented by director Mrs Le Goazigo.In 2008, it welcomed a Hai Duong teachers delegationto do work shadowing. AFPPE was also contacted becauseof the relationship it has had with their Vietnamesecolleagues in the Hanoi area for the past 10 years.Mrs Zerroug, Director of Radiographer School in Paris,and myself joined this training project. Before beginningour work in Hai Duong we were welcomed by Dr Bernatas,Health Counsellor for the French Embassy in Hanoi, inorder to talk about the situation of radiology in Vietnam.Vietnam has some technical equipment including CT, MRI,and CR while Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine are lessdeveloped. PET Scan is also used in Hanoi.Thanks to the work of the GREF (group of radiologistsand teachers of French language) many Vietnameseradiologists have been trained in our territory. As forradiographers it is unrealistic to consider training themin France. It seems more useful and more productive toeducate the trainers and to structure training.To follow up that idea we met the X-ray technicians andthe radiologists’ teachers before leaving for Hai Duong.Pr Vu Long and the manager of the X-ray Departmentof Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi met us to put together apreliminary analysis of the training needs.In Vietnam radiographers’ training is managed byHai Duong who is the director of a major asset — aAbove: Mrs Zerroug and Mrs Le Goazigo with radiographers and students26 ISRRT Newsletter

ArticleAbove: Mr Gerson with Director of Paramedcial School of Hanoi and Pr Vu Long.radiological consultation clinic within the University. Theprinciple of teaching is the following: at the end of theirstudies students are able to x-ray patients supervised by aradiologist teacher who check the films. Patients benefitfrom reduced fees.The project to improve training has now begun so itshould be continuous and lasting.X-ray work is only open to men because of theperceived radiation hazard and the difficulty of the job.According to the country’s laws women are not allowed toundertake work which involves radiation.There is no national diploma and each university is freeto put in place a two, three or four-year training programas required. Nowadays the two-year training programis mostly designed for radiographers doing “projectionimaging” however this is being given up. Indeed with theboom of imaging (Bach Mai hospital has seven scannersand three IRM) Vietnamese universities have turned to afour-year training. It is important to mention that the lastyear is mainly dedicated to work placements.As AFPPE, we have decided to keep our relationshipwith our Hanoi collaborators in order to help them toupdate their training courses.Our first mission was in Hai Duong,where we havecontinued our work in collaboration with the local trainingteam which includes two radiologists.Finally we would like to thank all those who helped theproject in Hai Duong and Hanoi universities and forwelcoming us and sharing with us their culture. This gaveus the opportunity to discover a rich tradition in a forwardthinking country. Volume 45 – No. 1 27

ProfileCouncillor ProfileSumbo OyedeleISRRT Regional Coordinator for Public Relations, AfricaSumbo was born April 15th, 1953 to loving parents and a close knit family.She went from one of the best girls’ schools, Queen’s School Ede/Ibadan,to study Radiography in the Federal School of Radiography, Lagos, Nigeriawhere she qualified in October, 1975 with a Diploma of the College ofRadiographers, London.Sumbo then commenced her professional journey in December 1975 asa basic radiographer at the radiology department of the University CollegeHospital, Ibadan, Nigeria where she rose to become the Deputy Director ofRadiography up till date.In her over 30 years of practice in this premier hospital and the biggesthospital in West Africa, she took time out to attend courses in management,radiation protection and especially Computerized Tomography.She trained for her Computerized Tomography course in the University of Wales, Cardiff under the tutelage ofDr Sandy Yule. She has thus used the training and experience to train over 300 radiographers in the CT Specialty.She was vice president of her national body, the Association of Radiographers of Nigeria for six years andlater became the President of the association for three years. She is now a fellow of the association.Sumbo is a familiar face at most of the international conferences, the UKRC, the ISRRT congresses and theRSNA. These outings have helped her tremendously in practice. She has been the council member representingNigeria in the ISRRT for over 10 years and she has been recently elected the Regional Coordinator on PublicRelations for Africa in the ISRRT and also the Vice Secretary of the Pan African congress of Radiology andImaging (PACORI).Sumbo is a proud mother of a daughter, Adenike who is a banker and two sons. Ayodeji works with an ITcompany and the last son Olubunmi is currently undergoing the mandatory National Service.Sumbo’s hobbies include traveling and watching movies.sumbooyedele@yahoo.comISRRT Website Comments on the newsletterThe ISRRT website carries up todate addresses of all membersocieties. Visit the ISRRT website at:www.isrrt.orgHere you can find information onthe ISRRT and details of futuremeetings.You are invited to comment on thepresentation and contents of thenewsletter and make suggestionsfor future issues. Your commentswill be considered by the Editorand her Committee.email: deepbluedesign1@mac.com28 ISRRT Newsletter

Board Board MemberRobert ShenISRRT Regional Director, Asia and AustralasiaRobert Shen was born in 1950 in Taiwan. Robert is married with two sons.Graduated: Dept. of Radiological Technology, Yuan Pei UniversityTraining Programs:Language Training CentreTaiwan Normal University (English Class)Clinical Orientation at Affiliate University Hospital of Hiroshima, JapanServed successively as:– Medical Radiological Technologist, Department of Radiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital Taipei,Taiwan– Medical Radiological Technologist, New Jeddah Clinical Hospital, Saudi Arabia– Clinical Instructor, Department of Radiology, Yuan Pei University Taiwan– Clinical Instructor, School of Biomedicine and Engineering, National Yang Min University Taiwan– Editor-in-chief, Journal of Taiwan Society of Radiological Technologists (TWSRT)– Council Member/ Secretary General, TWSRT– Representative of TWSRT, Council member of International Society of Radiographers and RadiologicalTechnologists, ISRRTAppointed to:(2002-present): Regional Director, Asia and Australasia, International Society of Radiographers and RadiologicalTechnologists, ISRRT(2006-present): Board Member, Board of Management, ISRRT(2006-present): Council member of Taipei City Association of Radiological Technologists, TPART(2007-present): Secretary General of Chinese Association of Radiological Technologists, (Organization forprofessional Practicing Radiographers in Taiwan) CARTMembership of Professional Bodies:– Associate Member of ISRRT– Member of TWSRT– Member of TPARTLanguages:Chinese (Mandarin), local dialects of Taiwan, English, some Cantonese, Japanese and ArabicHobbies:Outdoor activities, mountain climbing, jogging and travelling.Volume 45 – No. 1 29

MemberBoard MemberMichael D. Ward, Ph.D., RTR, FASRTISRRT Regional Director, America'sDr Michael D. Ward is the Associate Dean for Student Programs andProfessor for Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College in St.Louis, Missouri. He received his bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciencefrom St. Louis University in 1981, where he graduated Magna CumLaude. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from theUniversity of Missouri – St. Louis and a Doctor of Philosophy degree inHigher Education Administration from Saint Louis University.Dr Ward has served on and chaired numerous committees and commissionand has been very active in local, state, national and international radiologicscience organizations. At the Missouri affiliate level, he has held the officesof Treasurer, Vice-President, and twice has served as President and Chairman of the Board. In October 1987, theMissouri Society presented Dr Ward with the first “Mallinckrodt Award of Excellence” and later honored himwith “Life Membership” in 1995.At the national level, Dr Ward has served as Vice-President, President-Elect, President, and Chairman of theBoard of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. In June of 1988, he was elevated to Fellow of theASRT and in 1996; ASRT honored him by selecting Dr Ward to be the Hartman Memorial Lecturer. This markedASRT’s 75th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the discovery of X-ray. He currently serves on the Board ofManagement for the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists and has representedthe United States Radiologic Science community as a member of the governing Council of this organizationat meetings in Tokyo, Japan; Lisbon, Portugal; Sydney, Australia; Bridgetown, Barbados; Amsterdam in theNetherlands; Hong Kong, China; Singapore, and Durban, South Africa. Dr Ward was appointed to the Board ofTrustees of the ASRT Education and Research Foundation (the philanthropic arm of the ASRT), and from 2000to 2003 was elected Chairman of the Board of the Foundation. In April 2005, Dr Ward completed his secondthree year appointment on the Board of Directors of the Joint Review Committee on Education in RadiologicTechnology. He continues to serve as a site visiting team chair for this accrediting organization.His personal motto is to “Always Strive Toward Excellence.”➢ DeadlinesThe deadlines for receiving material for publication in the two issues each year of theISRRT Newsletter are April 1 and October 1.30 ISRRT Newsletter

The WorldRadiographyEducationalTrust FundSecretary:Mrs Lizzie ZukiewiczSpring House17 Spring VillageHorsehay, TelfordUK TF42LUTel:+44 0 1952 502966Email: spring.house@talktalk.netTreasurer:Miss Ann ParisEmail: aparis33@btinternet.comTHE TRUST ISADMINISTERED Bythe followingTRUSTEESMs W. de GrootMrs D. ZerrougMr S. EustaceMiss A. ParisMr A. BudgeFor more informationand to apply/getinvolved with WRETF:www.wretf.comNewsMeet the WRETF ... this is us at our Nov 2008 meeting in LondonStanding Left to Right Dominique Zerroug, Alan Budge & Ann ParisSeated Wilma de Groot & Lizzie Zukiewicz(Stanley Eustace was absent from the meeting)Trustees’ newsAfter many years of service sadly Niru Kolmannskog has decided to stand down as trusteedue to ill health. We thank Niru for all her support over the years. This leaves us with 2vacancies on the trustees’ board and we are currently in the process of selecting 2 newtrustees which will be put forward to the ISRRT board. We hope that these will be fromCanada / North America and Australasia to make us more representative of a world widecharity.ApplicationsSince returning from Durban I have been busily trying to catch up with sending outparcels. I have sent books out to: UGANDA, MALAWI, INDONESIA, ZAMBIA, NEPAL,IVORY COAST, & BOTSWANA.These have been very gratefully received as can be seen by the following quotes ...“I got those books which you had sent. We are grateful to WRETF.” (Nepal).“Don’t know how we have to express our sincere appreciation ... To day have received thesecond package of books. Thanks so much. May I take this opportunity to thank you forthe positive mind you have shown to assist our patients through this way ... The books yousend us are the source of information, that much we do appreciate.” (BOTSWANA)DonationsI met a large number of people in Durban last summer and we have since received a fewmore offers of books and a bit more interest in our work but we desperately need your helpfinancially to support our colleagues overseas in departments with few resources. It costs aMINIMUM of £10.30 to send a single Clarke Positioning book out at the cheapest surfacerate. I want to send books to many more people but without funds this is not possible. Tosend a few essential titles to recipients costs a minimum of US$45 per applicant so pleasewhen you get asked about donating to WRETF say YES donate and help us to continue thework.Lizzie ZukiewiczHon Secretary, WRETFVolume 45 – No. 1 31

ReportContinued from page 102008 a successful year educationallyThere are two other potentially exciting areas alreadyunder discussion.International AccreditationFrom feedback received it seems that although many wantthis, to compete with existing well established, experiencedand better funded EDUCATIONAL entities, is unrealistic.However there are several other options we might considerand I would like to suggest that as one step we establisha discussion forum on the web and encourage membersthrough the newsletter and any other way to engage in adiscussion on this issue.The Future of Radiography EducationThis was brought up last year and it was thought ISRRTwould be a good place to look at how our curricula can dealwith the rapidly changing technology and even professionalroles. This may also be a subject for a web discussion.Hopefully both will be part of the schedule in the ISRRTWorld Congress in the Gold Coast in September 2010.Thank you again to the many people who helped makethese activities possible. I am one of the few peopleprivileged to see just how thankful our members are forthese opportunities. Every instructor that has been involvedwith these workshops comments on the hard work andincredible commitment of the participants, often travelinglong distances, forgoing national holidays, family etc. toattend. This is truly a two way opportunity with overseasinstructors learning as much about our fellow radiographersas the participants do about improving their practice ofradiography.Thank you too, to the Board members who have been sosupportive of the activities in their regions. I look forward toserving our profession in the coming months and hopefullymeeting many of you. Continued from page 1612th International Congress of the InternationalRadiation Protection AssociationPerez who is a scientist with the Public Health andEnvironment section of the WHO. She was very excitedto see us at the meeting and expressed a strong desire tocontinue to work closely with ISRRT and the RegionalOfficers of the Americas to partner with them and PAHOto work on much needed projects and initiatives in LatinAmerica and the Caribbean.6. Mrs Johnson and Dr Ward had an hour meeting withthe newly elected IRPA President, Ken Case and VicePresident, Renate Czarwinski (from Vienna, Austria)to discuss how ISRRT and IRPA could liaise withone another in the future. President Case will besending a request of possible contacts for RadiationSafety Officers in various countries where they currentlyhave no representation. They are especially lookingfor assistance with strengthening relationships withRSO’s in the Caribbean. We indicated that we wouldtake his request to the entire ISRRT Board for assistancewith the IRPA request. Representatives from bothradiology associations look forward to working witheach other in the future as both organizations are lookingto protect the public and staff from unnecessary exposureto radiation. Continued from page 16The Scope of PracticeProfessor Audrey Paterson, director of professional policyat the Society, said: “The Scope of Practice 2008 is asignificant piece of work for the profession. Not only doesit inform the Society as to how the entire profession isdeveloping and evolving, it is also useful information forthose planning service innovations and developments.“In addition, radiographers and the wider radiographicworkforce will be able to discover what their peersare doing and where they are in terms of their careerprogression framework; and HEIs will be able to use it asa strong, evidence-based tool to inform forthcoming coursedevelopments.“We would encourage each and every member of theradiographic profession to read the report in order to gainan overall knowledge of the scope of their profession as itstands at present.”The Scope of Practice 2008 can be accessed via theSociety’s online document library. 32 ISRRT Newsletter

16th ISRRT World CongressGold Coast, Australia9-12 September, 2010Planning continues . . .In April 2008, members of the convening committeeand members of the AIR Board of Directors attendedthe 15 th ISRRT World Congress held in Durban,South Africa. Many of the 1400 delegates attendingthe Durban World Congress who enquired at thebooth were presented with Australian icons suchas kangaroos and koala. At many times duringthe meeting, delegates keen to know more aboutthe Australian venue, queued during tea breaksfor promotional material. A website is currentlyunder construction to provide and assist withinformation on this coming event.Also announced at the 15 th ISRRT WorldCongress was the retirement of EmileBadawy, the EO of the AIR, pictured belowwith Pam Rowntree, Rob George and TyroneGoh.Members of the convening committee have also taken theopportunity to promote this coming event at the NZIMRT Conference inQueenstown New Zealand. As theAIR and NZIMRT host combinedconferences every 5 years, wewelcoming our New Zealandcolleagues to the conveningcommittee.As the countdown begins, theGold Coast Australia awaitsyour attendance at this excitingworld event in 2010!!www.isrrt.org34 ISRRT Newsletter

news news fromThe AmericasCanada1. The 2009 CAMRT Executiveare President, Fiona Mitchell, RTT,ACT,CMS, FCAMRT from theprovince of British Columbia; VicePresident Michel Doucette, RTT fromthe province of New Brunswick;Treasurer Deborah Murley, RTR fromthe province of Prince Edward Island;as well as President-Elect Shirley Bague, RTR, RTMRfrom the province of Alberta. She will serve as President-Elect from January 1 to December 31 2009, as presidentfor two years from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011.The CAMRT Board has also decided to use one of the tworemaining at-large positions to bring a younger perspectiveonto the Board by appointing a member who has less than10 years in the profession.Key members of the CAMRT staff, the CEO isMr Chuck Shields; Director of Education, Ms ElaineDever; the newly hired CAMRT Director of Advocacy,Communications and Events is Leacy O’Callaghan-O’Brien and the new CAMRT Director of ProfessionalPractices is Mark Given.2. The 67th CAMRT Annual General Conference willtake place in Vancouver June 4-7, 2009. Our KeynoteSpeaker will be Mr Robert George! This year there willalso be satellite symposia as part of the Conference,which are industry-sponsored sessions held outside theofficial conference program. The educational programis now on the CAMRT website. It is looking to bea truly amazing conference so I do hope you havealready sent in your registration! Planning has alreadybegun for the 2010 Conference in Quebec City, in theprovince of Quebec; 2011 in Saskatoon in the provinceof Saskatchewan; and 2012 in Toronto in the provinceof Ontario. The 2012 Conference will be held inconjunction with the ISRRT World Congress- and weare so looking forward to this great event. The 2009Annual General Conference preliminary program isavailable on the CAMRT website:www.camrt.ca/english/events/annual_genconf.asp3. Update on the CAMRT Assessment of InternationallyEducated Medical Radiation TechnologistsIn Canada Internationally Educated Medical RadiationTechnologists (IEMRT’s) must be registered with aprovincial association/regulatory body of medicalradiation technologists where such registration is aprovincial requirement if they wish to work in thatjurisdiction. For instance:3.1 Candidates who wish to work in the province ofOntario must register with the provincial regulatorybody, the College of Medical Radiation Technologistsof Ontario (CMRTO) before applying for nationalcertification with the CAMRT.3.2 Candidates who wish to work in the province ofAlberta must register with the Alberta College ofMedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies(ACMDTT) before applying for national certificationwith the CAMRT.3.3 Candidates who wish to write the exam in the provinceof British Columbia must register as “non-Canadiantrained student members” with the British ColumbiaAssociation of Medical Radiation Technologists(BCAMRT) prior to applying for national certificationwith the CAMRT. However, assessment is done bythe CAMRT.3.4 The province of Quebec has its own certificationprocess. Candidates intending to reside and workin Quebec should contact the provincial regulatorybody, L’Ordre des technoloques en radiologie duQuebec (OTRQ).3.5 All other candidates must be registered through theCAMRT. CAMRT requirements are as follows:1. Currently the Language proficiency requirementsare- verification of language proficiency of eitherFrench or English, if not the first language- Internet (iBT) TOEFL with a total score of atleast 45 in the Reading, Listening and Writingsessions and a score of at least 23 in the Speakingsection.CAMRT is currently involved with a project underInstitutional Change Initiatives – Fair and EffectiveProcesses that may result in changes to the above.2. Assessment of IEMRT’s education in medicalradiation technologyVerification of successful completion of amedical radiation technology education programin Nuclear Medicine, Radiological Technology,Radiation Therapy or Magnetic ResonanceImaging is required. Candidates must submitnotarized copies of:- degrees or diploma certificate. Faxes or unnotarizedcopies are not acceptable to be sent infor validation purposes.- transcript from educational facility. If theeducational facility mails this directly to theCAMRT this is deemed acceptable.- syllabus from the completed university, collegeor hospital educational program. A photocopy orprintout of the syllabus is acceptable.The syllabus and transcript are reviewed by theCoordinator of Certification in collaboration withthe CAMRT Director of Education to ensure thereis substantial similarity to a Canadian accreditedVolume 45 – No. 1 35

news from fromprogram following the guidelines that have beendeveloped based on the CAMRT Competencyprofiles and known curriculum in Canadian medicalradiation technology education programs. TheCAMRT Coordinator of Certification is providededucation in the evaluation of internationalacademic credentials through organizations suchas the World Education Services (WES).3. Work ExperienceAlthough the following may change, currently theCAMRT expectations are that within the past five years,a minimum of 1950 hours of work hours is required of thecandidate. This is approximately equivalent to one yearfull-time work, Canadian employment hours. A letter ofreference from a previous employer(s) is acceptable butmust be submitted on letterhead and indicate the positionor title, job responsibilities, procedures performed anddates of employment. A possible proposed change,however, suggests a reduction in the number of hoursrequired with a clinical competency assessment basedon performance of specific imaging procedures.4. The CAMRT 2009 – 2011 Strategic Plan now featuresfour very important strategic directions that will ensureour national professional association better supports itsmembers as professionals and effectively promotes theprofession. A large number of stakeholders, includingall the provincial associations, regulatory bodies,associated physician Associations, and CAMRT officestaff, assisted the CAMRT Board of Directors in theprocess of reviewing, updating and focusing on thegoals and objectives of our Association. Here are someinitiatives as part of the strategic directions:Strategic Direction #1 –CAMRT will ensure the highestpossible standards in the national certification process andpractice requirements for each discipline.• The CAMRT Board has set the requirement foraccess to the CAMRT certification exam forgraduates of Canadian MR Programs as successfulcompletion of an educational program in MRthat has been accredited by the CMA ConjointAccreditation Services. The CAMRT will nolonger require graduates from an accredited MR2nd discipline program to have a previousCAMRT designation or an RDMS designation inorder to access the CAMRT certification exam.Graduation from the MR 2nd discipline programwill be sufficient.• There is continued strong registration in CPDprograms, with 569 registered to date for coursesso far in 2009. Over 1,700 participated in CAMRTCPD programs in 2008.• Work continues on the development of anInterventional Radiology Specialty CertificateProgram. It is hoped a portion of this program canbe ready for release in 2010.• CAMRT has conducted a survey of francophonetechnologists, including a mailing list fromQuebec, to identify quick self-study courses thatwould be of most interest. These courses will bemade available in French.• The Dosimetry 3 course has been released forthe winter 2009 term. This completes the seriesof didactic courses for the Dosimetry SpecialtyCertificate Program.• The CT Operation Gap Analysis Task Group hasrecently completed the 2nd draft of a paper thatdefines the additional training that technologistsneed in order to conduct CT procedures typicallyperformed by other disciplines. This draft iscurrently under review and will be revised basedon reviewer feedback, for presentation to theCAMRT Board of Directors at its June 2009meeting.Strategic Direction #2 – CAMRT will provide the highestpossible value and service to its members.Strategic Direction #3 – CAMRT will promote theprofession and encourage professionalism in the practiceof medical radiation technology.The CAMRT Board decided to endorse the ‘DisclosureGuidelines’ of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI).These have been developed to address how health careprofessionals should handle talking with patients aboutadverse events.Our CAMRT Professional Practice Advisory Councilcontinues to work on• addressing the continuum of practice from aidepositions to advanced practice needs,• identifying further directions to take regardingoccupational health and safety issues• volunteering needs within professional practice• determining how technology can assist us as wemove forward.Strategic Direction #4-The CAMRT will advocate onbehalf of the MRT profession to influence public policyand to address issues that impact the profession, the healthcare system and quality of patient services.• The CAMRT has re-formed the joint committeewith the Canadian Association of Radiologiststo continue moving on the project to developadvanced practice roles for radiologicaltechnologists. It has also commissioned a paperthat summarizes what has happened in Canada36 ISRRT Newsletter

news news fromand internationally regarding the developmentadvanced practice for MRTs and lessons learnedfrom those experiences. CAMRT participants onthis working group will include Past- CAMRTPresident Melanie Hilkewich.• The Board is considering the possibility ofrebranding the medical radiation technologyprofession and the possibility of applying thisconcept to the work of both the CAMRT and theprovinces.• CAMRT has been monitoring developmentsregarding the availability of medical isotopes inCanada.Any question you may have please email me at jreyer@shaw.caRita Eyer, R.T.R.,A.C.R.Canadian Council MemberISRRT President, Rob George, and CEO, Sandy Yule madea site visit in late April to view the facilities and meet withthe organising committee of which I am the chair. TheDirector of Education, Cynthia Cowling accompaniedthem. This will be a great opportunity to showcase whatthe Gold Coast which lies south of Brisbane can offer toregistrants and their families. An exciting educationalprogram and technical exhibition is being planned for2010. More information can be found at the website. Go towww.air.asn.au and follow the links to 16th ISRRT WorldCongressOn behalf of all AIR members I would like to send ourbest wishes to our colleagues around the world. To Councilmembers from the Asia/Australasian region, please let meknow if you have any suggestions for educational seminarswithin the region.Pam RowntreeCouncillor for AustraliaTaiwanAsia/AustralasiaAustraliaThe Australian Institute ofRadiography recently inducted MrTimothy Way as its President at theAnnual General Meeting held inSydney in March 2009. Timothy isAssistant Director of Medical Imagingat the Princess Alexandra Hospital inBrisbane and takes over this role fromthe immediate past President Mr Chris Whennan.The AIR is currently conducting a review of theProfessional Development Year. This is a year ofsupervised postgraduate clinical experience required of allgraduates of three year degree programs in order to achievefull professional accreditation. Sharon Brackenridgehas recently been appointed to the position of NationalProfessional Development Program Director with the AIRand a discussion paper on the review is available on thewebsite.In 2009 a Combined Scientific Meeting which marksthe joining of the The Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Radiologists (RANZCR), (including the Facultyof Radiation Oncology (FRO)), The Australian Instituteof Radiography (AIR) and the Australasian College ofPhysical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM)is to be held at the Brisbane Convention and ExhibitionCentre, Brisbane Australia, 22-25 October 2009.Planning is well underway for the 16th ISRRT WorldCongress being held in Australia in September 2010. TheOn February 22, 2009 the 42ndAnnual Meeting of TWSRT andthe 11th East Asia Conference ofRadiological Technologists (EACRT)was hosted by the Taiwan Societyof Radiological Technologists. Thiswas a successful conference both inpreparation and election. The newpresident and board members of TWSRT were elected. Thenew president, Dr Lin Cheng-Hsun, also known as StenverLin is also a Professional Practice Committee member ofAsia and Australasia region of ISRRT.Taiwan, Japn and Korea hold EACRT meeting threetimes a year, in February, June and October respectively.The Conference has become well-known for its knowledgeand feast of opportunities in Asia. It attracted over 3,000members of TWSRT, 100 guests from Hong Kong,Thailand, Macau, Mongolia, Japan as well as Korea whowere outstanding scholars and experts. Participants in allfields took part in this conference this year.Volume 45 – No. 1 37

news from from• Create a website to contain all the information that isrelated to the subjects of the Syndicate for all membersto know about it.• Make a health assurance for all members that containsthe law of retired persons providing.• Working hard to improve the monthly salary to increasethe level of the employees.The Activities for 4 yearsNew President of TWSRT (center)More then 3,000 attendees collected at the 11th EACRTon February 22, 2009, Taipei.Three prominent scholars were invited for refresher courses.They were Mr Rob George from Australia, Dr Lee, Rouh-Tsann, Director of Automatic Energy Council (ACE),Taiwan, and Mr Kazuyuki Abe from Japan.TWSRT is going to hold the 18th Asian/ AustralasianConference of Radiological Technologists Technologists(AACRT) in 2011. The conference venue is located in thesouthern part of Taiwan, Kaohsiung. The date and moredetailed information will be placed on the website andnewsletter very soon.Miss LeeCouncillor, TaiwanLebanonEarly this year the GeneralCommittee of the Syndicateof Radiographers of Lebanonheld a conference to elect eightmembers for on executive Boardof Management to manage theSyndicate.The new Board of Managementprepares for several futureprojects such as:• Make a project to organise thejob of x-ray in Lebanon because there is no law fororganize the work in this job.• The Board of Management has begun to prepare severaleducational conferences to increase the work level ofthe employees in this profession.• The Board of Management has begun preparing awork plan for four years, the time of the Board ofManagement.• Education Congress yearly.• Organisation of work in this profession in all hospital’sin Lebanon.• Create a health assurance for all members.• Developing the situation of all persons working inprofession.• Create a box for the persons retired.• Supposing a Law to the Government for organize thejob in this profession.Moufid Abou Assi, General SecretaryBeirut - LebanonAfricaNigeriaThe year 2008 was a verysuccessful year for theAssociation of Radiographers ofNigeria and the RadiographersRegistration Board of Nigeria(RRBN).There were several CPDcourses that took place. Therewas a two week intensive CTcourse at the University CollegeHospital, Ibadan, a two weekMRI course at the Ahmadu BelloUniversity Zaria, also a management course for very seniorradiographers and a mammography course at Lagos StateTeaching Hospital, Lagos.All these courses were fully attended and very successfuland therefore the RRBN plans to repeat them in the year2009 for other radiographers who were not able to attend.The NNRA (Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority)also had radiographers who are their department’s RSO(Radiation Safety Officers) attend a two week educativecourse on monitoring and radiation protection.The annual conference was held at the UniversityCollege Hospital, Ibadan. It was in November 2008. The50th anniversary of the association was also celebrated.The anniversary/conference was very exciting andeducative. The proffered papers were intelligent and38 ISRRT Newsletter

news news fromthe social aspect thrilling.There is a vast shortage of radiographers in the countryand both the association and board were working at waysto increase the number. The first set of radiographersgraduated from the University of Maiduguri in December2008 and the board has registered them to proceed on theone-year mandatory internship period.The association of Radiographers in conjunction with theAssociation of Radiologist of West Africa (ARAWA) willhost the 5th Biennial Scientific Conference of the PACORI(Pan African Congress of Imaging and Radiology), August10-14, 2009 in Abuja, Nigeria. I am using this opportunityto invite all to our beautiful and warm climate in Nigeria.Finally, I want to again congratulate Dr Fozy Peer forthe wonderful reception and congress in Durban, SouthAfrica where 15 Nigerian radiographers were present. Wehad a great time and we hope to see you at PACORI inAbuja.The symposium has two major objectives. First itaims to provide health imaging professionals with currentknow-how on breast imaging and breast cancer research.Succeeding it expects to elevate the alertness of femalehealthcare users by releasing recent information aboutunderstanding Breast Cancer Screening and ManagingDiagnosis of Breast Cancer to the public.Dimitris KatsifarakisISRRT CouncillorSumbo OyedeleCouncil MemberEuropeGreeceBeing consistent with thepragmatic needs of the femalehealthcare user and the rapidevolution of medical imagingtechnology we wish to informyou of the Joint Symposiumof the Greek Scientific Societyof Radiological Technologistsand the Panhellenic Society ofRadiological Technologists with the theme: “Breast cancer:Imaging Technology and Prevention”. The Symposium willbe held in cooperation with the 1st Department of SurgeryPropaedeutics University of Athens at Chalkida, Evia on9th-10th of May 2009.Our ongoing efforts as health professionals and thelevel of awareness among female healthcare users inGreece regarding breast cancer screening have somewhatdemanded this symposium.We hope this summit will provide attendees theopportunity to refresh and to gain up to date knowledge inbreast imaging as there will be innovative topics coveringMRI Mammography, Radiographer Communications Skillsand Patient Psychology.In terms of role expansion a lecture in Organizing aBreast Screening Unit will be included.Furthermore the highlight of our symposium will be anopen day to the public in order to answer frequent askedquestions by experts.Volume 45 – No. 1 39

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coming events eventsJune 4-8,CAMRT 67th Annual General ConferenceVancouver, CanadaFor further information www.camrt.caJune 6-8UKRC Annual CngressManchester, UKA three-day multidisciplinary scientific conference andtechnical exhibition. UKRC is aimed at all those involvedin the field of radiological science.For further information www.ukrc.org.ukJune 1058th Nordic Radiological CongressFor more information www.nordiccongress.dk/June 10-1258th Nordic Radiological Congress &19th Nordic Congress of RadiographyCopenhagen, DenmarkFor further information www.nordiccongress.dkAugust 13-16, 200917th Asian Conference of RadiologicalTechnologists (ACRT); andMalaysia Singapore Radiographers Conference“Technology and Role Evolution”Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFor further information contact the society at:ms_radiographer@yahoo.comAugust 10-14, 20095th Biennial Scientific Conference of PACORIAbuja, NigeriaAugust 27New Zealand Institute of Medical RadiationTechnology (NZIMRT) ConferenceRotorua Convention Centrewww.nzimrt.co.nzSeptember 1RontgenveckanFor further information www.swedrad.seSeptember 26-27First National Conference of SORRT IndiaKanyakumar, IndiaOctober 22-25Combined Scientific MeetingMarks the joining of the The Royal Australian & NewZealand College of Radiologists, (including the Facultyof Radiation Oncology), The Australian Institute ofRadiography and the Australasian College of PhysicalScientists & Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM)Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre,Brisbane, Queensland, Australia2010May 27-30,CAMRT 68th Annual General ConferenceQuebec City, CanadaFor further information www.camrt.caSeptember 9-12,16th ISRRT World CongressGold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaFor further information www.air.asn.au2011“Imaging the Imagination”18th Asian/Australasian Conference ofRadiological Technologists (AACRT), andInternational Joint Conference of theTaiwan-Japan-Korea Radiological TechnologistsTaiwan, TaipaiWebsite:www.twsrt.org.twCAMRT 69th Annual General ConferenceSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaFor further information www.camrt.ca18th Asian/Australasian Conference of RadiologicalTechnologists (AACRT)Kaohsiung, Taiwan2012CAMRT Annual General Conference &ISRRT World CongressToronto, Ontario, CanadaFor further information www.camrt.caOctober5th Conference for French-speakingRadiological TechnologistsCameroonian Association in cooperation with AFPPEand ISRRTVolume 45 – No. 1 41

Names and addresses of memberNames and addresses of membersocieties and ISRRT and Council ISRRT Members Council MembersAustralia Australian Institute of RadiographyP.O. Box 1169, Collingwood, Victoria 3066Tel: 61-3-9419 3336 Fax: 61-3-9416 0783E-mail: air@air.asn.auWebsite: www.air.asn.auCouncil Member: Ms Pamela RowntreeEmail: p.rowntree@qut.edu.auAustria Verband DRTA Österreich,Corvinusring 202700, Wiener Neustadt, AustriaTel: + 43 699 1749 8367; Fax: +43 2622 321 2685Email: office.rtaustria@gmx.atWeb Site: www.rtaustria.atCouncil Member: Ms Karin HallerEmail : isrrt.rtaustria@gmx.atBarbados Barbados Association of Radiographersc/o X-ray Dept, Queen Elizabeth HospitalMartinsdale Road, St. Michael, BarbadosTel: 246 426-5378 Fax: 246 429-5374Email: info@imagingandtherapy.bbWeb Site: www.imagingandtherapy.bbCouncil Member: Derlwyn WilkinsonEmail: bar@imagingandtherapy.bbBelgium Medical Radiological Technicians of Belgium,Avenue des Paquerettes, 23B - 1410, Waterloo, BelgiumTel: 32 64 55 71 99 Fax: 32 64 55 71 99Email: mrtb@skynet.beCouncil Member: Mr Eric Bertrand,Rue Provinciale 81, B-4042 LiersEmail: Eric.bertrand@hologic.beBelgium Vereniging Medisch BeeldvormersVMBV/Philippw Van Laer,Beukendref 96, 9080 Lochristi, BelgiumEmail: vmbv@mail.beCouncil Member: Mr Patrick SuvéeGerststraat 4, 8400 RoksemEmail: Patrick.Suvee@hologic.beBeninOrganisation Des professionnelsEn Imagerie Medicale Du Benin02 BP 8125, CotonouTel: (229) 39-02-99Council Member: Mr Antoine Agbo02 BP 8125, CotonoEmail:ag_antoine@yahoo.frBotswanaRadiological Society of BotswanaP.O. Box 80789, Gaborone, BostwanaTel: (267) 585475; Fax: (267) 585475E-mail Soc: xtina@mega.bwCouncil Member: Mrs Avis N. C.Bareki, address as SocietyEmail: avis@it.bwBurkina Faso Association Burkinabe du PersonnelParamedical d’Electro-RadiologieS/C CHNYO (Service de Radiologie)03 BP 7022 Ouagadougou 03Tel: 226 33 37 14 & 31 59 90/91Poste 506 & 590E-mail: abpper@bf.refer.orgCouncil Member: Mr Landry Power Kabore, address as SocietyEmail: kaboreissaka@yahoo.frCameroun Association Camerounaise du PersonnelTechnique d’Electroradiologie MédicaleB.P. 927 YaoundéTel: 237-2236218; Fax: 237-2222086E-mail: czambou@yahoo.frCouncil Member: Mr Justin Paul Charles SEEEmail: justseefr@yahoo.frCanada Canadian Association of Medical RadiationTechnologists,10th Floor, 85, rue Albert StreetOttawa, ON K1P 6A4Tel: 613 234-0012; Fax: 613 234-1097Email: cshields@camrt.caWeb Site: www.camrt.caCouncil Member: Rita EyerSuite 1008, Number One Evergreen PlaceWinnipeg, ManitobaR3L OE9, CanadaEmail: jreyer@shaw.caCroatia Croatian Association of Engineers of MedicalRadiology,Mlinarska 38, 10000 ZagrebTel: 00 385 1 4669771Fax: 00385 1 4669772Email Soc: hdimr@zg.hinet.hrWeb Site:www.hdimr.hrCouncil Member: Mr Nenad VodopijaVlascika 15, 10000 ZagrebEmail: Nenad.vodopija@vmskola.hrnenad@hdimr.hrCyprus Pancyprian Society of Diagnostic &Radiotherapy Radiographersc/o Mrs Maria Kyraiakides Radiotherapy Depart.Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia -1450Tel: 0035722801495; Fax: 0035722303471Email: mariakyriaki@yahoo.comCouncil Member: Mr Achilleas Kalaidjis, address as SocietyEmail: kalaidjis@logos.cy.net42 ISRRT Newsletter

Names and addresses of member societies and ISRRT Council MembersCzech Republic Czech Radiographers SocietySekretariat SRLA CRNa Zlate Stoce 14370 05 Ceske Budejovice, Czech RepublicEmail: info@srla.czWebsite: www.srla.czCouncil Member: Mr Cestmir David, address as societyEmail: cestmir.david@medicon.czDenmark Foreningen af Radiografer i DenmarkH. C. Orsteds Vej 70, 2. tv.DK 1879 Frederiksberg CTel: 45-3537-4339; Fax: 45-3537-4342Email: frd@radiograf.dkWebsite: www.radiograf.dkCouncil Member: Ms Charlotte Graungaard Bech,Dragebakken 289,5250 Odense SVEmail: charlotte@radiograf.dkEl Salvador Asociación Salvadoreña de Técnicos enRadiología e Imágenes Diagnósticas6a calle poniente y 6a ave. surreparto 6a calle, 3-8 bis #4, Santa TeclaEmail: oc.astrid_es_rad@yahoo.com.mxCouncil Member: Mrs Elizabeth Ventura, address as SocietyEmail: oc.astrid_es_rad@yahoo.com.mxEstonia Estonian Society of RadiographersSillutise 6, Parnu 80010Tel: 372 44 7312; Fax: 372 44 73 102www.eroy.eeCouncil Member: Ms Piret VahtramaeSillutise 6, Parnu 80010, EstoniaEmail: piretva@ph.eeEthiopia Ethiopian Radiographers AssociationP.O. Box 21850, Addis AbabaTel: 15-50-76Council Member: Mr Napoleon BogaleP.O. Box 56324Addis Ababa, EthiopiaTel: + 251 09 239768Email: napi_bog@yahoo.comFijiFiji Society of RadiographersP.O. Box 4307, Samabula, Suva, Fiji IslandsTel: 679-3215548Email: jsalabuco@govnet.gov.fjCouncil Member: Mr Jone Salabuco, address as SocietyEmail: jsalabuco@govnet.gov.fjFinland The Society of Radiographers in FinlandPO Box 140, 00060 Tehy, FinlandTel: 358 9 54227 521; Fax: 358 9 61500 267Email: toimisto@suomenroentgenhoitajaliitto.fiWebsite: www.suomenrontgenhoitajaliitto.fiCouncil Member: Mr Marko Paananen, address as societymafka@phnet.fiFrance Association Francaise du PersonnelParamedic d’Electroradiologie47 Avenue de Verdier, 92120 MontrougeTel: 33-1-49-121320; Fax 33-1-49-121325Email: webmaster@afppe.comWebsite: www.afppe.comCouncil Member: Mr Philippe Gerson,1 Rue des Couloirs92260 Fontenay-aux-RosesEmail: philgerson@aol.comGabon Association du Personnel Paramedicald’Electroradiolgie du GabonaisBP 13326 LibrevilleCouncil Member: Mr Apollinaire Mberagana, address as SocietyEmail: samuelrokossa@yahoo.frThe Gambia The Gambia Association of Radiographers andRadiographic Techniciansc/o X-Ray Department, Royal Victoria HospitalBanjul, The GambiaCouncil Member: Mr Abdou Colley, address as SocietyGermany Deutscher Verband Technischer Assistentenin der Medizin e.V.Spaldingstrasse 110 B, D-20097 Hamburg,Tel: 0049 40 2351170Fax: 0049 40 233373Email: info@dvta.deWebsite: www.dvta.deCouncil Member: Susanne HuberEmail: susanne.huber@dvta.deGhana Ghana Society of RadiographersP.O. Box a602, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, AccraTel: 685488Email: gsradiographers@yahoo.co.ukCouncil Member: Mr Steven Boateng, address as societyEmail: stboateng2000@yahoo.comGreece The Panhellenic Society of Radiotechnologists,73 Sokratous Str., Athens 104.32Tel: 30 1-522-8081; Fax: 30 1-522-8081E-mail: pasta@mailbox.grWebsite: http://get.to/pastaCouncil Member: Mr Dimitris Katsifarakis36 Feraiou Str., 143.42 Filadelfia, AthensE-mail: dimitka@panafonet.grGuyanaGuyana Association of Medical ImagingPractitionersThe Senior Radiographer's OfficeGeorgetown Public Hospital CorporationNew Market StreetN/C BurgeGeorgetown, GuyanaVolume 45 – No. 1 43

Names and addresses of member societies and ISRRT Council MembersHong KongHong KongHong Kong Radiological TechniciansAssociation, P.O. Box 73549Kowloon Central Post OfficeKowloon, Hong KongTel: 852 3517 5451 Fax: 852 3517 5199Email: hkrta1965@yahoo.comWebsite: www.hkrta.50g.comMr Apollo Wong, The Department of Radiology,Kwong Wah Hospital,25 Waterloo Road, KowloonEmail: hkrta@mail.hongkong.comHong Kong Radiographers AssociationDept. of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital,Tuen Mun, NTTel: 852 22911161; Fax: 852 25747557Email:info@hkra.org.hkWebsite: hkra.org.hkCouncil Member: Mr Edward ChanEmail: chairman@hkra.org.hkHungary Society of Hungarian RadiographersNational Health InstituteDept. of Radiology1135 Budapest, Szabolcs u. 33 - 35.Tel: 06-1-350-4764Fax: 06-1-350–4765Email: hungarian_radiographers@yahoo.comWebsite: www.mrae.huCouncil Member: Ms Katalin LukovichEmail: klukovich@ogyik.huIceland Icelandic Society of RadiographersFelag Geislafraedinga, Borgartuni 6,105, Reykjavik, IcelandTel: 354-588 9770; Fax: 354-558 9239Email: geislar@sigl.isWebsite: www.sigl.isCouncil Member: Mrs Katrin Sigurdardottir, address as SocietyEmail: katrinsig@hive.isIndiaIndian Association of Radiological Technologists,Department of Radiodiagnosis,PGIMER, Chandigargh 160012Tel: 91 172 27476389Fax: 91 172 2745768Email: iartindia@yahoo.comWebsite: www.iart.org.inCouncil Member: Mr S. C. BansalH. No. 388, Sector 38-A,Chandigarh 160036,Tel: 91 172 2691295Mobile: 00 91 981503388Email: scbansal38@rediffmail.comIrelandIrish Institute of Radiography and RadiationTherapy (IIRRT)28 Millbrook Court,Kilmainham, Dublin 8Tel (m): +353 87 1313795Fax: +353 1 6790433Email: info@iir.ieWebsite: www.iir.ieEmail: info@iir.ieWebsite: www.iir.ieItalyFederazione Nazionale Collegi ProfessionaliTecnici Sanitari Di Radiologia MedicaVia Veio, 20, 00183 RomeTel: 39 06 7759 0560Email: federazione@tsrm.orgCouncil Member: Mr Stefano BraicoEmail: stefano.braico@libero.itIvory Coast Association Nationale des Techniciensd’Imagerie Médicale de Côte d’Ivoire21 BP 854 Abidjan 21Email: antim_civ@yahoo.frCouncil Member: Yai Kouame Boniface18 BP 720 Abidjan 18Tel: 225 21253793Fax: 225 07052526Email: kwame_boniface@yahoo.frJamaica Society of Radiographers (Jamaica)P.O. Box 38, Kingston 6Tel: 809-977-2388; Fax: 809-977-2388Email: societyofradiographers@yahooCouncil Member: Miss Claudia TavaresRadiology West, 34 Market Street,Montego Bay, JamaicaEmail: tech-one@cwjamaica.comJapanCouncil Member:Japan Association of Radiological Technologists,31st Floor, World Trade Center Bldg.2-4-1 Hamamatsu-cho Minato-ku,Tokyo 105-6131Tel: 3-5405-3612 Fax: 3-5405-3613Email:y_oyama@jart.or.jpWebsite: www.jart.jpMr Yoshiaki Kitamura, address as SocietyEmail: kitamura@jart.or.jpKenya Kenya Association of RadiographersGolf Course Commercial CentreOff Mbagath Way, Kenyatta MarketNairobi. 1st Floor Room 1.14Tel: +254 272 0607, +254 272 0607M: +254 724 319582 / +254 726 160562Email: kenyaradiographers@yahoo.comCouncil Member: Mr Charles OmondiPO Box 90231 Mombasa KenyaTel: +254 725848273/254 314201 Ext. 3219Email: comok2004@yahoo.comKoreaKorean Radiological Technologist Association,250 Yang Jae -Dong, Seocho-Ku, Seoul 137-130Tel: 82-02-576-6524/5; Fax: 82-02-576-652644 ISRRT Newsletter

Names and addresses of member societies and ISRRT Council MembersEmail: krta@krta.or.krWebsite: www.krta.or.krCouncil Member: Mr Jeong-Kyu Lee, address as SocietyLatvia Latvian Society of RadiolographersInstitute of Radiology13 Pilsonu Street, Riga, LV 1002 LatviaTel: 371 7144635Fax: 371 7144635Email: nms@parks.lvCouncil Member: Ms Elita Rutka, address as societyEmail: elitaru@hotmail.comLebanon Lebanon Society of RadiographersThe American University of Beirut-MedicalCentre, School of RadiographyPO Box 11-0236, Beirut 1107-2020Tel: 01961 1 35000 ext: 5070E-mail: moufidaassi@hotmail.comCouncil Member: Mr Ghassan Wadih Merheb, address as SocietyMacau Macau Radiology AssociationPO Box No.: 9013, MacauEmail: mra@macau.ctm.netwww.home.macau.ctm.net/~mraCouncil Member: Mr Kok Leong KeiEmail: klk@macau.ctm.net or klk@ssm.gov.moMacedonia Macedonian Society of RadiologicalTechnologistsc/o Miroslav Kostadniov, Institut za RadiolgijaKlinichki CentarVodnjanska 17, 1000 Skopje, MacedoniaTel: 389 2 115069; Fax: 389 2 1 66974Email : rentgen@vnet.com.mkE-mail : mariokostadinov@yahoo.co.ukCouncil Member: Mr Zdravko Damjanovski,32 Victor Villas, Great Cambridge RoadLondon N9 9VP, United KingdomEmail: zak@zdravko.freeserve.co.ukMalaysia Malaysian Society of Radiographersc/o Department of Diagnostic ImagingHospital Kuala Lumpur,50586 Kuala LumpurTel: 03-2906674 Fax: 03-2989845Email: ms_radiographer@yahoo.comwww.groups.yahoo.com/group/ms_radiographersCouncil Member: Salmah AhmadJabatan Pengimejan DiagnosticHospital Kuala Lumpur,50586 Kuala Lumpur.Email: ms_radiographer@yahoo.comMaltaSociety for Medical Radiographers-MaltaPO Box 9, MaltaTel: 00 356 2595 1772Fax: 00 356 2124 4975Email: srm_malta@hotmail.comwww.e-radiography.org/Council Member: Mr Miguel PaceEmail: pace_miguel@yahoo.co.ukMauritiusMauritius Association of Radiographers131c Murray Avenue, Quatre-BornesTel: 464-2790Email: rboolkah@intnet.muCouncil Member: Mr Dooshiant Jhuboolall41 Rue des Fauvelles,92400 Courberoie, FranceMexico Federacion Mexicana de profesionales Tecnicosen Radiologia e Imagen, Associaion Civil,Juan Badiano No. 21, Colonia Seccion XVI,Delegacion Tlapan, C.P. 14080Tel: 52 55-73-29-11, Ext.1236Fax: 52 55-73-09-94Email: fmptrimex@yahoo.com.mxWebsite: www.fmptri.org.mxCouncil Member: Mr Bernardo Santin Meza, address as societyNepalNepal Radiological SocietyP.B. No. 5634, Central Office, KathmanduTel: 977 1 427 6232Email Soc: nerads2006@gmail.comCouncil Member: Mr Shanta Lall Shrestha, address as SocietyThe Netherlands Nederlandse Vereniging MedischeBeeldvorming en Radiotherapie,Catharijnesingel 73, 3511 GM UtrechtTel: 31-302318842 Fax: 31-302321362Email: info@nvmbr.nlWebsite: www.nvmbr.nlCouncil Member: Ms Sija Geers, address as SocietyEmail: s.geers@nvmbr.nlNew Zealand New Zealand Institute of Medical RadiationTechnology, P.O. Box 25-668,St. Heliers, AucklandTel: 0649 379 3059Fax: 0649 379 3029Email: nzimrt@nzimrt.co.nzWebsite: www.nzimrt.co.nzCouncil Member: Ms Emma RileyEmail: emmariley@gmail.comWebsite: www.nzimrt.vo.nzNigeria The Association of Radiographers of Nigeria,2-4 Taylor Drive, Medical Compound, P.M.B.1068, Yaba, LagosTel: Sec: Elizabeth Balogun01 017430682, 08023226160Email: info@the-arn.comWebsite: www.the-arn.comCouncil Member: Prince Ayo OkhiriaChevron Hospital, Warri, Delta State, NigeriaEmail: delok01@yahoo.comVolume 45 – No. 21 45

Names and addresses of member societies and ISRRT Council MembersNorway Norsk RadiografforbundRaadhusgaten 4N-0151 OsloNorwayTel: 47-23 100 470; Fax: 47-23 100480E-mail: nrf@radiograf.noWebsite: www.radiograf.noCouncil Member: Mr Jan Sorbo, address as societyE-mail: jansorbo@online.noPeruAsociación Peruana de Téchnicos Radiólogos Av.Grau 383 Dpto., 603 Lima 1, LimaTel: 427-0578Council Member: Mr Magno F. Arias JiménezMz E-1 Lt.3 Ciudad del Pescador - Bellavista,Callao 2The Philippines Philippine Association of RadiologicTechnologists,C/o Dr Yasmin NavarroMartinez Memorial Colleges and HospitalCaloocan City, Metro ManillaTel: 288 8861; Fax: 288 4279Email: yasnavarro@yahoo.comCouncil Member: Mr Rolando Banares,Chief Radiologic TechnologistMartinez Memorial Medical Centre198A Mabini St, Caloocan City, The PhilippinesPortugal Associação Portuguesa dos Tecnicos deRadiologia Radioterapia e Medicina Nuclear,Av Miguel Bombarda,n.°36 - 9°H, 1050 - 165, LisboaTel: 351 -217 959 539; Fax: 351-217 959 592Email: geral@atarp.ptWebsite: www.atarp.ptCouncil Member: Dr Graciano PauloEmail: graciano@estescoimbra.ptRepublic ofChinaThe Association of RadiologicalTechnologists of The Republic of China,Department of Radiology,Taipei Veterans General Hospital201, Section two, Shipai Road,Taipei 11217, TaiwanEmail: artroc@mail2000.com.twWebsite: www.artroc.com.twTel: 8862-22876-8413; Fax: 8862-22876-8415Council Member: Ms Ngot-Swan ChongEmail: nschong.tw@yahoo.com.twRepubliqueDemocratiqueDu CongoConseil national Des TechniciensRadiologues RepublicDemocratique Du CongoB.P. 12.956, Kinshasa 1Council Member: Mr Franck Bisumbula, address as SocietyEmail: franckbisumbula@yahoo.frRepublic ofSingaporeSingapore Society of RadiographersAng Mo Kio Central Post OfficeP.O. Box 765, Singapore 915609Email: ssrexco@mail.comWeb Site: www.ssr.org.sgCouncil Member: Ms. Tan Chek Wee, Address as SocietyEmail: sunrisepl@hotmail.comSenegal Association des Manipulators et Techniciensd’Imagerie du Senegal, BP 3270 DakarCouncil Member: Mr Amadou Tidjani BallEmail: amadoutidiane143@hotmail.comSerbia The Society of Radiological Technicians andNuclear Medicine Technicians of SerbiaPasterova 14 Street,Institute of Radiology and Oncology of Serbia,11000 Belgrade SerbiaTel: 38 135 472347. Email: caca2@scnet.yuWebsite: www.radteh.org.yuCouncil Member: Ms Slavica PavlovicEmail: cacapavlovic@yahoo.comSeychelles Seychelles Radiological Associationc/o Radiology Section, Ministry of Health,P.O. Box 52, Victoria, MaheeCouncil Member: Mrs Sabina PanovskaEmail: sabinapanovska@yahoo.comSlovenia Slovenian Society of Radiological EngineersDrustvo Radiloskih Inzenirjev SlovenijeZaloska cesta 7, S1-1000 LjubljanaTel: 386 1 5431536; Fax: 386 1 5431 321Email: ohanuna@onko-i.siWebsite: www.dri-drustvo.siCouncil Member: Mr Dean PekarovikInstitute of Radiology, Clinical CenterZaloska cesta 7, S1-1000 LjubljanaEmail: dean.pekarovik@kclj.siSouth Africa Society of Radiographers of South AfricaP.O. Box 6014, Roggebaai 8012, Cape Town,Tel: 27 21 419 4857; Fax: 27 21 421 2566E-mail: sorsa.admin@iafrica.comCouncil Member: Aladdin Speelman,Email: SpeelmanA@cput.ac.zaSpainAsociacion Españnola de Tecnicos enRadiologia, C/ Reyes Magos 18,Bajos Dcha, 28009 MadridTel: 00 34 91-552 99 00 - 3105Fax: 00 34 91-433 55 04Email: aetr.nacional@infonegocio.comWebsite: www.aetr.orgCouncil Member: Ms Marta Soto Garcia, address as SocietyEmail: martasoto@inicia.es46 ISRRT Newsletter

Names and addresses of member societies and ISRRT Council MembersSri Lanka The Society of Radiological Technologists– Sri Lanka262 Old Kottawa Road, Embuldeniya,Nugegoda 10250Tel: 0094-01-833072; Fax: 0094-01-833100Council Member: Mr Sunil Balasooriya, address as SocietyEmail: suba.srtsl@dynanet.lkSweden Swedish Society of Radiolographers,International SecretaryDervla TornquistEmail: dervla2020@yahoo.seWebsite: www.swedrad.seCouncil Member: Mr Bodil Andersson,Bronsaldersvagen 106, 226 54 LUND, SwedenEmail: bodil-t.andersson@med.lu.seSwitzerland SVMTRA, Zentralsekretariat,SVMTRA/ASTRM, Stadthof Bahnhofstr.7 b6210 SurseeTel: 41 41 926 07 77; Fax: 41 41 926 07 99Email: info@svmtra.chWebsite: www.svmtra.chCouncil Member: Ms Jolanda KollmannEmail: landie@tele2.chTanzania Tanzania Association of Radiographers (TARA)c/- School of Radiography,P.O. Box 65005,Dar es SalaamTel: 255-022-2151073; Fax: 255-022-2151599Council Member: Mr James M. Boyi,Ministry of Health and Social Welfare,P.O. Box 9084, Dar es Salaam Tanzania,Email: jamesboyi@yahoo.comThailand Society of Radiological Technologists ofThailand, Dept. of Radiological TechnologyFaculty of Medical TechnologySiriraj Hospital, Bangkok 10700Tel: 622 419 7173Website: www. tsrt.or.thCouncil Member: Mr Sala UbolchaiEmail: sala1950@hotmail.comTogoAssociation Togolaise Des Techniciens DeRadiologie et D’Imagerie Medicale S/CMAMIDOU Houdou, BP 30284, LomeTel: (228) 25 25 91; Fax: (228) 25 25 91Email: arrtim@yahoo.frCouncil Member: Amidou HoudouTSRIM, Chu-Campus Service de Radiologie(Pavillon Scanner), BP 30284, LomeEmail: houdou.amidou@syfed.tg.refr.orgTrinidad andTobagoSociety of Radiographers-Trinidad &Tobago, General Hospital, RadiologyDepartment, Port of SpainTel: 868-672-5136; Fax: 868-658-0225Council Member: Anushka Kattick-MahabirsinghTel Office: (868) 671 3566Fax: (868) 665 0275Email: anushka.kattick@hotmail.com orEmail: anushkams@mail.ttTurkey Turkish Society of Medical RadiologicalTechnologists, Ege University HospitalDept. of Radiology, Bornova-Izmir, TurkeyTel: 90 (232) 343 43 43/3275 or 3250-144Fax: 90 (232) 445 23 94Email: nceydeli@yahoo.comCouncil Member: Havva PalaciEmail: havvapalaci@mynet.comwww.radyoteknoloji.org.trUganda Uganda Radiographers AssociationSchool of Radiography, Mulago HospitalP.O. Box 7051, KampalaTel: 256 041 530137Council Member: Stephen Arubaku Bule, address as SocietyEmail: buleasteve@yahoo.comUkraine Ukrainian Society of Radiographers andRadiological Technologists,Lamouosov Str. 33/43, Kiev 03022Tel: 38044 213 0763/483-61-26Fax: 380 44 258 9726Email: babiy@aruk.kiev.ueCouncil Member: Dyemin ValentinEmail: uarctmri@ukr.netUnited Kingdom Society and College of Radiographers207 Providence SquareMill Street, London SE1 2EWTel: 44-207 740 7200; Fax: 44-207 740 7204Email: info@sor.orgWebsite: www.sor.orgCouncil Member: Sandie MathersE-mail: s.mathers@rgu.ac.ukUSAAmerican Society of Radiologic Technologists15000 Central Avenue SE,Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123-3917Tel: 505-298-4500; Fax: 505-298-5063Website: www.asrt.orgCouncil Member: Donna E. Newman, Address as SocietyEmail: donnanewman@meritcare.comVolume 45 – No. 1 47

ISRRT Officers Officers of Board of of Management Board of ManagementPresidentMr Robert George26 Myer RoadSturt, SA, Australia 5047Tel: 61 8 8377 0664Mobile: 61 419 813 928Email: robgeo@bigpond.net.auVice PresidentsThe AmericasMrs B. Patricia Johnson5 First Douglas DevelopmentSt. Peter, BarbadosTel: 1 246 426 5378Fax: 1 246 429 5374Email: jonrob@sunbeach.netAsia and AustralasiaDr Maria Y.Y. LawDepartment of Health Technology & InformaticsHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHung Hum, KowloonEmail: maria.law@polyu.edu.hkEurope and AfricaMrs Katrin SigurdardottirHamratangi 17270 Mosfellbaer, IcelandTel: +354 861 2565Email: katrinsig@simnet.isRegional DirectorsThe AmericasDr Michael Ward Ph.D., RT(R), FASRTAssistant Dean for Student Programs andProfessor Barnes-Jewish College,Mailstop: 90-36-697, 4483 DuncanSaint Louis, Missouri 63110Tel: (314) 362-9155; Fax: (314) 362-9250Email: mward@bjc.orgAsia and AustralasiaMr Robert T.L. ShenDepartment of Radiology,Veterans General Hospital201, Sec. 2 Shipai Rd., Taipei,Taiwan 11217Tel: 886 2 28768413Fax: 886 2 28768415Email: tlshen@yahoo.comAfricaMr Caesar BarareP.O. Box 29868 Nairobi 00202Tel: +254 20 2726300 Ext. 43432Email: cbarare@yahoo.comEuropeMs Bodil AnderssonBronsaldersvagen 106226 54 Lund, SwedenTel: + 46 70 369 71 22E-mail: bodil.andersson@vardforbundet.seISRRT Committees Regional representativesEducation CommitteeThe AmericasDr Nadia Bugg,Radiologic Sciences, Midwestern StateUniversity, 3410 Taft Blvd.Wichita Falls, TX 76308, USATel: 940 397 4571; Fax: 940 397 4845Email: nadia.bugg@mwsu.eduAfricaJenny Motto74 Nottingham Road, KensingtonJohannesburg 2094, Republic of South AfricaTel (w): 27 11 559 6065/6106Fax: 27 11 559 6227Email : jennym@uj.ac.zaeEuropeIan Henderson FCR DCR(R) MSc PgCHEEmail: ian.henderson@lsbu.ac.ukAsia and AustralasiaAssoc Professor Pam RowntreeDiscipline Leader, Medical RadiationsSchool of Physical & Chemical SciencesQUT, GPO Box 2434Brisbane Australia 4001Tel: 61 7 3864 2346; Fax: 61 7 3864 1521Email: p.rowntree@qut.edu.auProfessional Practice CommitteeThe AmericasMs Sharon Wartenbee, RTR, BD, CDT504 Autumn LaneSioux Falls, SD 57105 USAEmail: wartenbee@sio.midco.netAsia and AustralasiaMr Stenver Lin Cheng Hsun, BSc, MSc, PH.DCentral Taiwan University of Science andTechnologyDirector of the Department of RadiologicalTechnology, TaiwanEmail: jslin@ctc.edu.twAfricaStephen BuleLecturer Radiography & Radiology programsDepartment of Radiology,Mulago Hospital Medical SchoolFaculty of Medicine, Makerere UniversityP.O. Box 7051, Kampala, Uganda, East AfricaTel: 256 772 441304Email: buleasteve@yahoo.comEuropeDimitris KatsifarakisEmail: dimitka@panafonet.grPublic Relations CommitteeThe AmericasMr Sean RichardsonDepartment of Radiology & ImagingQueen Elizabeth HospitalMartinsdale Road, St. Michael. BarbadosTel: 1 246 435 8645; Fax: 1 246 429 5374Email: seanrichardson@hotmail.comAsia and AustralasiaMs Tan Chek Wee5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074Tel: 65 67724852; Fax: 65 67729 6320Email: sunrisepl@hotmail.comEuropeStefano BraicoEmail: stefano.braico@libero.itAfricaSumbo Oyedeleemail: sumbooyedele@yahoo.comFinance CommitteeDr T. Goh, Mr R George, Dr A. Yule,Mrs P. Johnson, Dr M. LawSee Board of Management for Finance Committee addresses.TreasurerDr Tyrone Goh78A Lorong MaricanSingapore 41 7277Tel: 65 6772 5200Fax: 65 6773 6853Email: TyroneG@nuh.com.sgDirector of EducationMs Cynthia Cowling192 Agnes Street, RockhamptonQueensland, Australia 4700M: 61 439 508 322Email: cynthiacowling27@hotmail.comDirector of Professional PracticeMrs Päivi WoodPO Box 140, 00060 Tehy FinlandTel: 358 9 54227 521Fax: 358 9 61500 267paivi.wood@suomenroentgenhoitajallitto.fiDirector of Public RelationsDr Fozy Peer,PO Box 1435,Wandsbeck, KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa 3631Tel: 27 31 2401881Fax: 27 31 2403519Email: fozypee@ialch.co.zaSecretary GeneralDr A. Yule143 Bryn PinwyddenPentwyn, Cardiff, Wales CF23 7DGUnited KingdomTel: 44 2920 735038Fax: 44 2920 540551Email: isrrt.yule@btinternet.comThe ISRRT is registered as a charity in the UnitedKingdom: Registration No. 27 6218.48 ISRRT Newsletter

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