Australian Sonographers Association

professional certification

Demonstrating that you belong to a dynamic professional association not only supports your own qualifications, but also promotes your commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour and your compliance with the Code of Professional Conduct.

Only members of the ASA are eligible to use the designation of ASA Certified Sonographer or ASA Certified Student Sonographer.  As the peak body and leading voice for sonographers, this designation also serves as a powerful statement to peers, employers, regulators and patients about your commitment to clinical and professional excellence.  Eligible ASA members can contact the ASA National Office to request an electronic member logo which can be incorporated into your professional resources such as business cards, reports, PowerPoint presentations.

 education and events

Only ASA members have access to our comprehensive events program at discounted member prices. The ASA education and events calendar, which includes CPD accredited activities, is designed by members for members and is tailored specifically to meet the unique challenges of Medical Sonographers.
 

• ASA Annual National Conference
• Branch and Sub-branch education meetings 
• Travelling Workshops 
• Special Interest Group Seminars
• ASA Masterclass series - designed to address the challenges of managing in the modern environment, the series includes streams that focus on leadership, communication, team building and managing the healthcare environment to enhance the patient experience.

 Visit the ASA’s calendar for all upcoming events and educational activities. 

professional development – PD-asa

Available exclusively to members of ASA, PD-asa is the only professional development program that can automatically log your CPD points for all ASA activities. Save time, track your points online and reduced audit double ups when you nominate this exciting ASAR approved program as your default CPD program and start reducing the administrative burden of managing your CPD points manually. More details...

advocacy and representation

The ASA supports greater recognition of sonography as a profession and the vital role that the sonographer plays in delivering ultrasound services. As a representative on the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR), the ASA is the recognised voice in representing members' interests to the profession, government and academia on the standard and quality of sonography being performed.
Recent projects and priorities being managed by ASA members include:

• Sonographer role evolution 
• Professional Standards Project
• Award classification model

The ASA encourages you to have your voice heard by supporting a range of discussion forums , subcommittess and professional networks that promote the exchange of ideas.  Visit ASA’s dedicated Representation page for details.

insurance

We’ve got ASA members covered with Professional indemnity, legal benefits and public liability insurance which is tailored specifically to sonographers and part of Ordinary and Student membership. 

information and resources

As a member of ASA, you’ll also be kept informed on all issues affecting ultrasound practice. You have access to all web-based services, including calendar of events, news and forum discussions as well as our e-newsletters e-mode and Advocacy Alert. Members also receive our quarterly publication soundeffects, featuring research, case studies and case reports and resource reviews.

• soundeffects  - circulated quarterly to ASA members, soundeffects is acknowledged by the ultrasound community as one of the leading publications in the world of sonography, achieving a unique balance between education and current issues facing the profession.
• ASA website - Only ASA members have access to the ‘members only’ area of the website which incorporates a wide range of information and resources including discussion forums, online CDP tests, soundeffects articles, online presentations and representation.
• Resources -  Access the tools to help you in your workplace including OH&S posters, the Sonographers Working Safely DVD and instructional posters
• e-mode - The ASA's monthly e-newsletter to members provides updates on ASA activities and education meetings as well as up to date issues affecting sonographers.
• Advocacy Alert  - The ASA’s quarterly e-newsletter informs members of current projects, priorities and regulatory issues relevant to sonographers.
• PD-asa Alert - The ASA’s quarterly e-newsletter dedicated to PD-asa participants and includes key dates, reminders and deadlines to help you manage your CPD program effectively.

special offers on general insurance

Enjoy access to  discounted premiums on all your general insurances through Gamman Insurance and CGU. You’ll also receive 15 months cover for the price of 12 and  the CGU Privilege Card delivering savings of between 5% - 10% on the purchase price of Gift Cards which can then be used to pay for your groceries, shopping and petrol at some of Australia's largest retailers & supermarkets as well as discounted movie tickets and accommodation across Australia & NZ.  Visit the ASA CGU Insurance website for your obligation free quote and start saving. 

professional recognition

• ASA Awards of Excellence - The ASA Awards of Excellence honours outstanding achievement in sonography.  As the peak body and leading voice for sonographers, the ASA is committed to rewarding excellence and best practice in sonography.  Offering a unique opportunity to celebrate our most outstanding sonographers, the ASA Awards of Excellence seek to recognise exceptional contributions to our profession.  

Congratulations to the 2010 recipient of the Pru Pratten Memorial Award for Sonographer Achievement

Congratulations to Bonita Anderson who has been recognised by the Australian Sonographers Association as the 2010 recipient of the Pru Pratten Memorial Award for Sonographer Achievement. This prestigious award provides formal recognition of Bonita’s personal efforts which have made an extraordinary contribution to the field of sonography. Highlights of Bonita’s achievements are included in soundeffects issue 2 available in June 2010. 

•  ASA Scholarships, grants and prizes - The ASA has a strong commitment to research within the field of sonography.  As part of our commitment to promoting best practice and upholding professional standards, the ASA offer a range of scholarships, grants and prizes to support ASA members.