Australasian Sonographers Association

Contact

Phone: (03) 9552 0000
Email: MemberServices@sonographers.org
Website: www.sonographers.org
Address: Level 2/93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

About

The Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) is the national peak body for the sonography profession in Australia. The ASA has over 7,900 members and a membership of more than 75% of Australasia’s sonographers. Sonographers are university trained allied health professionals with expertise in ultrasound.

Vision

A healthier world through sonographer expertise.

Advocacy

The ASA advocates on behalf of sonographers to governments and sector stakeholders to ensure patients have access to safe, high-quality medical diagnostic ultrasound. The ASA places a particular focus on improving professional standards and strengthening the sonographer workforce.

Additionally, the ASA supports the sonography profession by offering extensive professional development opportunities, creating evidence-based resources, and developing recommendations for best sonography practice. This work is further strengthened by the ASA’s commitment to investing in and sharing research that advances the body of knowledge within the sonography profession.

Regulation / Accreditation

In order to practice as Accredited Medical Sonographers, sonographers must complete a recognised AQF8 postgraduate qualification, complete clinical training of up to three days per week over two years and undertake ongoing professional development.

Sonographers must also be accredited by the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry in order to perform medical ultrasound examinations eligible for Medicare rebates to meet the Australian Government’s National Safety and Quality Medical Imaging Standards  and Medicare legislation.