International Radiologic Technologist Programming

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International Radiologic Technologist Programming

• Phelosha Collaros, MBA, MPA, CQIA
• Foundation Director
• Liana Watson, DM, RT(R)(M)(S)(BS),
• RDMS, RVT, FASRT
• Chief Governance Development Officer

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Role on the Outreach Project Team

• Facility Assessment
• Review of imaging equipment
• Review of imaging personnel
• Educational Content Development
• Topic-specific didactic lectures
• Hand-on clinical training
• Protocol Consultation
• Quality control procedures
• Image storage and retrieval processes

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The Technologist Fellow Program

• Opportunity for ASRT members to participate in
  international outreach projects
• Fully funded to include travel, lodging, food,
  visa, and vaccinations
• A minimum of four international outreach projects
  will be organized per year

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The India Project

• Technologist Fellows
• Shellie Lille, RT(R)(M)(BD), CRA
• Lisa Bowles, RT(R)(M)
• Assignment
• To prepare and implement didactic clinical
  training in basics of mammography basics
• 10 day deployment to Chandigarh region of India

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The Haiti Project

• Technologist Fellows
• Kristin Mitas, MS, RT(R)
• Michael Latimer, MSRS, RT(R)
• Leigh Giles-Brown, MPA, RDMS, RVT
• Assignment
• To prepare and implement didactic clinical
  training in basics of radiography and sonography
  positioning, as well as radiation protection
• 7 day deployment to Milot and Port Au Prince,
  Haiti

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Application Process

• Contact either ASRT or RAD-AID for a link to
  access the program application
• Once submitted, it is reviewed applicant will
  be notified on whether application has been
  accepted or requires further details
• Once accepted, an application is eligible for
  consideration for one calendar year
• Applicants are encouraged to update their
  application with any experience gained since the
  initial submission

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The Selection Process

• All applicants with accepted applications will be
  eligible for consideration
• Those with the right combination of professional,
  educational, and international experience that
  fit the needs of the project assignment will be
  selected.
• Notification will be via email a minimum of 2
  months prior to the trip departure date.

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Future Plans

• To work with RAD-AID to expand current outreach
  opportunities within India Haiti, as well as
  develop opportunities within other resource-poor
  communities around the world.
• To incorporate international radiology outreach
  initiatives into the various other programs and
  publications of the ASRT.

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