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ISRRT World Congress, Dublin – Now a hybrid event – dates 20th-22nd August 2021

World Congress International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists – Hybrid event 20th-22nd August 2021 – Announcement from ISRRT President Donna Newman and ISRRT President and Dean Harper IIRRT President (2nd April 2021)

We are pleased to announce today that the 21st ISRRT World Congress will now run as a hybrid event from the Convention Centre in Dublin Ireland between the 20th – 22nd of August.  The hybrid format will facilitate physical attendance for those delegates who are able to travel (restrictions permitting) as well as offering a virtual alternative for those who cannot.

An exciting Congress programme is currently being finalised which will include a number of inspiring workshops on the Friday following a condensed opening ceremony and a number of themed sessions running in parallel on Saturday and Sunday which are sure to cater to everyone’s interests.  As previously communicated, the previously approved abstracts for the Congress in 2020 will be automatically upheld for the new 2021 event.  The IIRRT local organising committee are currently in the process of contacting all abstract writers in order to finalise the programme and we hope to publish the final programme in the coming weeks.

We have also developed a new registration model with very competitive rates which is outlined below.  This model will also give added flexibility to delegates.  The rates are the same whether attending virtually or physically.

ISRRT World Congress 2021 – Registration Rates
Registration Type Price
Full Congress Attendance Rate €175.00
Friday Workshop Rate €60.00
Saturday Full Day Rate €75.00
Saturday Session Rate €40.00
Sunday Half Day Rate €45.00

For those who had already registered for the 2020 World Congress and opted to move your registration forward to the 2021 event, please be reassured that any refund owed to you will be actioned accordingly.  A member of the local organising committee will be in contact with those affected in due course to discuss options available.  In the interim, if you have additional questions relating to your registration please contact the planning committee at ISRRT2020@advantagegroup.ie.

Please note that registrations will open at https://isrrtdublin2021.org/ once the Congress programme is finalised.

ISRRT members, as always, we appreciate your continued efforts in the fight against COVID-19 and your dedication to ensure access to vital services for all of our patients.  On behalf of the ISRRT Board and the IIRRT local organising committee, we very much look forward to welcoming you to the 21st ISRRT World Congress whether you intend to attend virtually or physically.

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NZIMRT Team of the Year Award

Do you know a team that have gone above and beyond in your workplace or region? Have they made a big impact on the profession?  Demonstrated excellent patient care?  Implemented a new process or technique?

The NZIMRT wishes to celebrate MRTs & RTs working together to make a difference & recognise their exceptional performance within their professions; in the workplace, in the community, on the national or international stage. We would like to introduce the NZIMRT Team of the Year.

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COVID-19 Resources

eIntegrity – COVID-19 Programme Released

Have you logged in to explore the internationally renowned eIntegrity online learning programme which is included FREE as part of your NZIMRT membership?   If not, don’t delay!

A COVID-19 programme has been created.  This is available for all NZIMRT members for FREE via eIntegrity; https://www.eintegrity.org/e-learning-healthcare-course/coronavirus.html

NZIMRT members can add this to their account through the register now button on the hyperlinked page above.

If you have not yet set up your eIntegrity learning account please contact the NZIMRT office nzimrt@nzimrt.co.nz

Login to eIntegrity.

Other COVID-19 resources

Summary or Source Link
An article that highlights the need for ongoing support for post COVID-19 survivors particularly those who were ICU admissions/ventilated patients Management of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, in the radiology department​
Read how work by radiographers in sharing the symptoms of COVID-19 is assisting others worldwide For survivors of severe COVID-19, beating the virus is just the beginning
Online news article Radiologists sharing CT scans, X-rays in global effort to prevent COVID-19 deaths
Society of Radiographers UK https://covid19.sor.org
International COVID-19 support or Radiographers and Radiological Technologists – eLEARNING *Recommended* https://www.elearning.isrrt.org/course/view.php?id=12#section-0
Society of Breast Imaging https://www.sbi-online.org/RESOURCES/COVID-19Resources.aspx
RANZCR https://www.ranzcr.com/search?_content-type=&searchword=covid
British Society of Thoracic Imaging – Action cards https://www.bsti.org.uk/standards-clinical-guidelines/clinical-guidelines/bsti-covid-19-template-action-cards/
World Health Organisation Global research on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters

Parenting in the time of COVID-19
Wiley Online Library https://novel-coronavirus.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
ACR https://www.acr.org/#COVID-19Information
Ministry of Health – Allied Health https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-resources-health-professionals/covid-19-allied-health-professionals

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World Radiography Day 2020

World Radiography Day is celebrated on 8 November each year. The date marks the anniversary of the discovery of x-radiation by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895.

Members of the profession worldwide use the day to promote radiography and radiation therapy as careers, as a vital contribution to modern healthcare and as a chance to increase public awareness of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy.

This year, 2020, the NZIMRT is encouraging you to reflect on the impact the Covid 19 pandemic is having on your colleagues around the world.  Becoming an Associate member of the International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) can help support our profession through the development of educational materials, collaboration with WHO supporting basic safety guides & the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) promoting radiation safety practices.  This year the ISRRT role has extended to the provision of materials in support of safe practice in the radiation sciences, diagnostic & therapeutic, during Covid 19.  For an average cost of NZ$30.00 per year (£30.00 for 3 years) you can make a positive difference to the profession worldwide!

World Radiography Day Posters
This year’s posters celebrate how members of  our profession have come together during the Covid-19 crisis and the hugely important role that you have played and continue to play in the response. Click on the posters to download.

 

The official ISRRT World Radiography Day Poster (click on image to download)

Celebrate your profession
2020 has been a very challenging year internationally and one that has not provided many reasons to celebrate, however on World Radiography Day we want to encourage you to share the successes of our profession and help others to understand the important work that you do.
It’s a great opportunity to talk to patients and carers, students and colleagues about all that our profession offers.

Thank-you 
The NZIMRT would like to express their gratitude to our amazing members and colleagues overseas who have designed posters that raise awareness of the role of our profession during this incredibly challenging time.

Log in to www.isrrt.org now and make that difference.

 
 
 
 

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      Welcome to the NZIMRT

      Please go ahead and explore the NZIMRT website.  As an NZIMRT member you will have access to the members only area and myCPD online portal, a valuable resource.  In addition members have access to the eIntegrity online learning portal … why wait?  Login and get started!

      Current NZIMRT members  subscription renewal – Login to your online membership account from 1st April 2019 – follow the renewal prompts to pay your annual subscription fee.

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      ASMIRT-NZIMRT JOINT CONFERENCE 4-7 JUNE 2021 – Did you miss out on the early bird pricing… discount available – read more….

      For all the up to date information please go to the conference website.

      Did you miss out on the Early Bird price for Conference?

      Use this special code   SAVE50  to receive a AU$50 discount on your registration.  Just enter it into the discount code box when completing your registration. Get in quick, this offer is limited to the first 100 people!

      INFORMATION ISSUED 6TH APRIL 2021

      With the Conference only two short months away, and the ongoing uncertainties of current and potential snap lockdowns due to the pandemic, many conference attendees and speakers cannot commit to travel to Melbourne for our event in June.
      We have tried. And we have tried. And we have tried again, resulting in multiple postponements, but unfortunately, the COVID gods continue to work against us. The Organising Committee, ASMIRT and NZIMRT have made the decision to make the ASMIRT-NZIMRT 2021 Conference a Virtual Only event.

      Making this decision now provides consistency for organisers, exhibitors and attendees, and has re-ignited our team to develop a conference that fulfils the original aims that we had set around three years ago; to deliver a conference that was innovative, modern and would set a different model to build upon into the future. We will now certainly meet those aims.

      We are now turning all our energies into making this an outstanding online event – an inclusive virtual offering that can now be available for everyone, regardless of location.

      We have sourced a fantastic immersive and intuitive 3D event portal, which gives you multiple options to easily access live speakers and participate in Q&As, forum sessions, meet with our exhibitors, view posters and network with fellow attendees with similar interests.

      You will be able to watch all presentations live and releasable presentations on demand for months after the event; there will be online social activities including yoga sessions and opportunities to win prizes.

      All this is available for great one price – members registration is only $495 at the Early Bird rate, with more great news…

      We are energised with this new format and hoping everyone will join us as we bring you Australasia’s preeminent medical radiation sciences conference.