Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Contact
Phone: 03 9419 3336
Email: info@asmirt.org
Website: www.asmirt.org
Address: 1 Queens Road Melbourne VIC 3004
About
The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) is a member organisation, and the peak national body representing the medical imaging and radiation therapy professions.
ASMIRT has over nine thousand members consisting of Medical Radiation Practitioners including Radiographers, Radiation Therapists, Nuclear Medicine Technicians, Sonographers and Medical Radiation Science students.
Vision & Mission
Our vision is to provide excellence in medical radiation practice to enable optimal health care for all. We embrace innovation in health care and promote excellence in medical radiation science through leadership in advocacy, professional standards and research.
As the peak professional body, we represent and support medial radiation professionals across Australia, focussing on equity and quality of access to the provision and delivery of gold standard patient care. Patients are at the forefront of everything our members do.
Advocacy
ASMIRT achieves its mission by advocating and representing the interests of medical radiation professionals, with a clear focus on patient welfare and wellbeing. We work to build public awareness of the essential role of the medical radiation profession, we promote and support research and innovation and provide leadership on a range of professional standards and affairs.
Recognising the diversity of our membership, professional practices and our patients, we partner with key stakeholders both nationally and internationally.
We nurture a culture of caring, mutual respect and trust, upholding the rights of all, whilst championing new technologies and evidence-based practice.
Regulation / Accreditation
All Medical Radiation Science practitioners are required to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). The Registration Board is the regulating authority for both disciplines and regulations relating to registration.
Licensing of Diagnostic Radiographers/Medical Imaging Technologists and Radiation Therapists varies from State to State or Territory.