1. BENEFITS OF ISRRT MEMBERSHIP
International Society
of Radiographers and
Radiological Technologists
Compiled by:
Dr Fozy Peer
ISRRT – Director of Public Relations
January 2011

2. Why should I belong to the ISRRT?
Supports radiologically developing countries by conducting seminars and workshops eg Fiji, Guatemala, Tanzania, Uganda, Morocco.
Sends experts to study the system in developing nations and recommends action plans eg Ghana, Romania, India
Provides advice to national societies & governmental bodies
Provides text books / printed materials where necessary
Produces Newsletter twice yearly - translation into Spanish & French
Disseminates information on developments occurring in member countries

3. Why should I belong? (cont…)
The ISRRT:
Promotes Radiographers’ voice on the world stage
Enables understanding by sharing of ideas to increase best practice
Cross fertilization of ideas allows for standardization of imaging procedures & techniques
Facilitates friendship by bringing together a family of professionals of common purpose
Instills pride/sense of belonging by being part of a larger fraternity
Provides a sense of empowerment
Promotes further education –
research grants available

4. Non-Governmental Organization
As an NGO the ISRRT is:
allowed to have direct liaison with the United Nations and WHO
an official observer at IAEA

5. VISION / CORE VALUES
Vision
“To be the leading international organization representing the practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy technology by promoting the highest achievable standards of patient care and professional practice”
Core values
professionalism, excellence, dedication, compassion and integrity

6. MISSION OF ISRRT
“To improve the standards of delivery and practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy throughout the world by acting as the international liaison organisation for medical radiation technology and by promoting Quality Patient Care, Education and Research in the radiation medicine sciences”

7. Objectives of ISRRT
to advance the science and practice of radiography and allied subjects by the promotion of improved standards of education and of research in the technical aspects of radiation medicine and radiation protection
to make the results of research and experience in radiation medicine and radiation protection available to practitioners throughout the world
to create and hold funds which shall be available for furthering the objects of the society whilst at the same time being a charitable organization
to do all such other lawful things as shall become necessary for the attainment of the foregoing objects

8. Organization of ISRRT Asia and Australasia The Americas
Governed by a Council comprising representatives of member countries
Divided into 3 regions
Asia and Australasia
The Americas
Europe and Africa
The ISRRT Board is elected by Council every four years. (Next election to be held in 2014 in Finland)
The Board consists of:
President
3 Vice Presidents - one for each region
4 Regional Directors (Asia/Australasia, America, Europe, Africa)
Treasurer
Directors of Education, Public Relations, Professional Practices

9. ISRRT Organization (cont…)
ISRRT is registered as a charity in UK
ISRRT registered head office is in Cardiff, Wales
The CEO/Secretary General is appointed by the Board and receives an honorarium
A Finance Committee deals with all money matters. The President is a full member of this committee and an ex-officio member of all other standing committees.
Each region has standing committees in Education, Professional Practice and Public Relations.

10. THANKS TO: Fellow Board Members and the CEO
for the material for this presentation