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THE INDIANA JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

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The Indiana Journal of

Radiologic Technology is the official news journal

published biannually for its members in good standing. Subscription to The Indiana

Journal of Radiologic Technology is included in the

membership dues.

Editor

Cheryl Duncan, RT(R)(QM)

Typesetting

Maryann Allen, RT(R)

Editorial Review

Committee Patricia Cohen, RT(R)

Heidi Sebastian, RT(R)(CT)

Submit articles for

publication to: ISRT Journal

1171 Ridgeview Court

Avon, IN 46123

or email to [email protected]

Submission deadline for the Winter Newsletter is

December 1, 2015.

Publication in the JOURNAL does

not constitute an endorsement by

the Society of the contents or

opinions in any article, report or

advertisement, unless so stated.

The Editor and the ISRT are not

responsible for statements or views

expressed in signed articles. The

Editor reserves the right to edit

statements or articles to fit

publication standards and

guidelines.

Check out what’s inside this issue of the JOURNAL...

Page

ISRT Directory 3-5

Presidential Mid Year Report 6-8

2015 Financial Statement 9-10

ISRT Spotlight 11

Student Scholarships Recipients 12

Avatar Possibilities in Healthcare: 13-15

A Review of GOANIMATE

Important Notices 16

2015 Annual Conference 17-29

Being the Polite Pest 30-31

ASRT Museum & Archives 32-33

Meet our 2014-2015 Student Interns 34-35

2015 Graduates 36-43

ASRT HOD Photos 44


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2014-2015 ISRT Officer Directory

OFFICERS & DELEGATES PRESIDENT Heidi Sebastian, RT(R)(CT) 1336 Donaldson Ave Peru, IN 46970 H 765-210-7786 W 765-455-9565 Email [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Kristen Sprunger, RT(R) 718 W. Water St. Berne, IN 46711 C 260-525-7388 Email [email protected]

PRESIDENT ELECT Steve Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-695-2824 Email [email protected] Email [email protected]

SECRETARY Michelle “Missy” Fritz, RT(R) 1321 Cord Lane Huntertown, IN 46748 C 260-704-4174 Email [email protected]

TREASURER Dianna Sharp, RT(R)(CT) 331 W 3rd Street Peru, IN 46970 P (765)473-4650 Email [email protected]

Immediate Past President Joy Cook, RT(R)(CT)(MR) 8255 Angel Drive Newburgh, IN 47630 C 812-550-4788 H 812-490-7135 Email [email protected]

SENIOR BOARD MEMBER Patricia Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-250-1455 H 317-858-1843 Email [email protected]

AFFILIATE DELEGATE to the ASRT HOD Serves 2014-2015 Patricia Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-250-1455 H 317-858-1843 Email [email protected]

AFFILIATE DELEGATE to the ASRT HOD Serves 2014-2015 Donna Thaler Long, RT(R)(M)(QM) 312 Vista Ct Plainfield, IN 46168 H 317-838-0541 W 317-962-3284 Email [email protected] Email [email protected]

Left to Right:

Lynn Howley, Joy Cook, Steve Cohen, Patricia Cohen, Donna Long, Heidi Sebastian

mailto:[email protected]


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COMMITTEES, CONFERENCE & SEMINARS: FINANCE COMMITTEE Patricia Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-250-1455 Email [email protected] Members

1. President 2. President Elect 3. Immediate Past President 4. Senior Board Member 5. Treasurer

ADVERTISING COMMITTEE Currently vacant and seeking volunteer

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Steve Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-695-2824 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Members

1. Heidi Sebastian

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Jane Patton, RT(R)(M)(CT) 929 S. Sycamore St. Martinsville, IN 46151 C 812-881-9064 Email [email protected]

TELLERS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Currently vacant and seeking volunteer

BYLAWS COMMITTEE Patricia Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-250-1455 Email [email protected] Members 1. Steve Cohen 2. Donna Long

INDIANA RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY LIAISON

Heidi Sebastian, RT(R)(CT) 1336 Donaldson Ave Peru, IN 46970 H 765-210-7786 W 765-455-9565 Email [email protected]

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Cheryl Duncan, RT(R)(QM) 6714 Shag Bark Court Fort Wayne, IN 46835 W 260-481-6146 Email [email protected]

Email [email protected]

MEMBERS 1. Patricia Cohen 2. Heidi Sebastian

Bids to host the 2016 One Day Seminar or Annual Conference are currently being accepted. Please contact the ISRT President for information:

Heidi Sebastian, RT(R)(CT) 1336 Donaldson Ave Peru, IN 46970 H 765-210-7786 W 765-455-9565 Email [email protected]

EXECUTIVE STAFF EDITOR Cheryl Duncan, RT(R)(QM) 6714 Shag Bark Court Fort Wayne, IN 46835 W 260-481-6146 Email [email protected]

WEBMASTER Joy (Nellis) Mooney Email [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF COMPETITIONS: Amanda Spangler, RT(R) (CT) NMTCB 10309 Chester Dr. Carmel, IN 46032 H 317-270-7879 W 317-776-7495 Email [email protected]

HISTORIAN Cheryl Duncan, RT(R)(QM) 6714 Shag Bark Court Fort Wayne, IN 46835 W 260-481-6146 Email [email protected]

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Maryann Allen, RT(R) 1171 Ridgeview Court Avon, IN 46123 C 317-902-3901 Email [email protected]

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CONSULTANT Jane Patton, RT(R)(M)(CT) C 812-881-9064 Email [email protected]










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Submit an Article for

Publication Become a contributor for the ISRT

Newsletter. Submit articles, noteworthy events, and other ideas to the Editor for consideration. For article submissions: Please submit an electronic copy of the material saved in Microsoft Word. The author's full name and address should

appear on the material. Previously published articles must have written

permission to reprint by the publisher and author.

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE

IS DECEMBER 1ST

MEMBERSHIP

RENEWAL

NOTIFICATION

2016 membership renewal

notices will be sent via email

in early January. Please add

[email protected] to your

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you receive all email

correspondence from the

Society.

STAY TUNED!!! 2015 Election notification will be emailed

to the voting membership July 27th. Election results will

be announced during the 2015 Annual Conference in

September at Embassy Suites North location in

Indianapolis, IN.

STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM: STUDENT INTERN MENTOR Patricia Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-250-1455

Email [email protected]

STUDENT INTERN Elizabeth Hubenthal 299 N 820 W Kokomo, IN 46901 Email [email protected]

Indiana University Kokomo

STUDENT INTERN Katrina Hoak 4231 S Pinewood Dr. Munci, IN 47302 Email [email protected]

Ball State University


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2015 ISRT Midyear Report

From: Heidi Sebastian, 2014-2015 ISRT President

A Message From the President…

It is very hard for me to believe my year as President is coming to an end. It has been a very busy year for me attending meetings, meeting new people, celebrating student success, and helping advance the society. I was even able to dabble in the world of Medical Malpractice with a CT case from Louisville. I am so thankful I chose to give back to my profession and serve in the office of President for the Indiana Society. But the year is not over and there are a few adventures awaiting me.

By the time you are reading this I will have attended the ASRT House of Delegates and Govern-ance meeting in Albuquerque, NM where I will be serving the ASRT as the Chief Sergeant at Arms. These meetings are never boring as this is where those who give back to their profession hammer out the nuts and bolts of our society on the floor with much more diligence than the US Congress and House. With this being said, the ISRT has been hammering away at our Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) in order to keep them up to date with the ASRT. I would like to personally thank Donna Long for taking the time to read through all of our P&Ps and revising so we are in alignment with the ASRT. I would also like to personally thank the ISRT Board of Director’s for giving their time to look over the P&Ps for their consideration and acceptance.

We added a new Executive Secretary at the close of the 2014 Annual Conference, Maryann Allen. She has done an excellent job with the mentorship of Jane Patton. The Executive Secretary does a lot for the ISRT. It is a job that requires dedication and devotion to the profession. It is definitely a position where one can give back to their chosen profession and make a big difference to a lot of people from be-hind the scenes. I am very thankful for both Maryann and Jane because they have done a lot to help make my time in this position a little easier.

This year was the first time in seventeen years there has not been a RT in DC day in support of CARE and MARCA. The ASRT has changed its focus on these topics and has revamped its Committee on RT Advocacy. I will be chairing this sub-committee for our region, Region 6: Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia. There have been a lot of things going on in the US for technologists with licensure. Now is the time for us to be actively watching what is going on because change is coming! Massachusetts is one of two states looking for RTs in CT and Medical Dosimetry to be on a taskforce for these areas. The ASRT looks for more states to move in this direction as dose continues to take a fore-front in the eyes of Medicare, as well as, the layperson. The ARRT has shifted its focus on MARCA as


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well. Please stay tuned, as I am positive there will be more news to follow on Advocacy in the coming months from the ISRT and how you can get involved.

The ISRT Board has been very hard at work this past year, as they are hosting the 2015 ISRT An-nual Conference in Indianapolis, IN on September 10th and 11th. I would like to thank Kristen Sprunger for stepping up and taking on the challenge to chair the Annual Conference on top of serving as Vice President while finishing out her Bachelor degree this past May. Congratulations, Kristen!

The upcoming Annual Conference is sure to be entertaining this year as we have a variety of speakers and backgrounds coming to share with us their expertise covering the gamete from Orthopedic Injuries, Professionalism, Motivation, and New and Emerging Technologies. We are hoping to have not only General Radiography topics but also Ultrasound and Mammography lectures. My professor, Dr. Phil Ballenger, will be there to talk with us about his work with digital radiography. This will be a con-ference you will not want to miss!

As I said in my address in October, I am so thankful for those who have went before me, served as mentors for me, and paved the path for us so we could serve others in the profession of Medical Imaging. I would like to thank the ISRT Board of Directors for the countless hours they have given to the profes-sion this year to keep the society going. It takes the dedication these individuals have chosen to give so that each one of us can continue to practice in our chosen area of Medical Imaging. Without volunteers our profession will fail. I hope you can see there is a place for you somewhere in the ISRT. We need vol-unteers! When you become involved, you have endless opportunities awaiting you. I hope you choose to play the part of the “Hokey Pokey” and give back to your chosen profession so you can watch it grow into a stronger and brighter one!

Heidi Sebastian, BSRT(R)(CT)(ARRT) ISRT President, 2014-15

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEDICAL IMAGING PROFESSIONALS

It is very important that you keep your address current with the organizations listed below to ensure renewal notices for memberships, registrations and licenses are delivered. Don’t worry about missed mail, contact us today with your new address.

The ISDH has implemented online renewals for Radiology Operator Licenses at the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency website www.in.gov/pla/. A renewal notice from the ISDH will be mailed to you prior to the expiration of your current license. If you do not receive a renewal notice, contact the ISDH at [email protected]. Include your current license number, expiration date and current contact information in your correspondence.

Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists

-ISRT

Maryann Allen, RT(R), Executive Secretary 1171 Ridgeview Court

Avon, IN 46123

www.isort.org

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

-ASRT 15000 Central Avenue, SE

Albuquerque, NM 87123

www.asrt.org

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

-ARRT

1225 Northland Drive St. Paul, MN 55120

www.arrt.org

Indiana State Department of Health

-State Operators License Medical Radiology Services 2 North Meridian Street, 4th Floor Selig

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 233-1325 (ISDH Main Switchboard)

http://www.in.gov/pla/



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EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES & SEMINARS CAN’T HAPPEN WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS TO PLAN

AND HOST THEM

Don’t let these events FADE AWAY.

The ISRT depends on its membership to plan and host the Annual Conference and One

Day Seminars held throughout the year for the purpose of completing business and providing continuing education credits to its members. Without volunteers to organize and plan these events they would not happen. All committee members automatically

receive complimentary registration to the meeting. To show their appreciation for volunteering to Chair these events, the ISRT pays a commission as well as 10% of the profit which is over and above the budgeted profit amount set by the ISRT Financial

committee from the conference or seminar to the hosting individuals. The standard

commission amounts are:

Annual Conference $300 One Day Seminar $100

Guideline Manuals and mentors are available to help you through the planning process.

Please consider planning a future event.

The ISRT needs members like YOU to keep from FADING AWAY.

If you are interested in learning more about being a conference or seminar host, please

contact any member of the ISRT Board of Directors. Contact information can be found

on the ISRT website at www.isort.org or email [email protected].


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Summary 2015 Actual 2015 Budget

Total Income $ 11,572.55 $ 20,850.00

Total Expenses $ 12,926.34 $ 20,850.00

2015 Pay Pal Expenses FYI $ 134.81 n/a

Officer's Expenses 2015 Actual 2015 Budget

Board of Directors

Basket Raffle Grand Prize $ 0.00 $ 200.00

Retiring Senior Board Gift $ 0.00 $ 100.00

Strategic Planning Meeting $ 0.00 $ 0.00

President

Operational $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Travel $ 0.00 $ 100.00

Travel ASRT $ 0.00 $ 1,000.00

Travel for IRS Meeting $ 0.00 $ 150.00

President Elect


Travel $ 0.00 $ 100.00

Travel for IRS Meeting (even years)

$ 0.00 $ 0.00

Vice-President


Travel $ 0.00 $ 100.00

Secretary


Travel $ 0.00 $ 100.00

Treasurer


Travel $ 0.00 $ 100.00

Immediate Past President


Travel $ 100.00 $ 100.00

Senior Board Member


Travel $ 0.00 $ 100.00

Total Officer's Expenses $ 100.00 $ 2,150.00

Committee Expenses 2015 Actual 2015 Budget

Committees

Advertising $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Legislative $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Tellers

Mail to those w/o email $ 0.00 $ 50.00

Printing $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Supplies $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Total Committee Expenses $ 0.00 $ 50.00

Income 2015 Actual 2015 Budget

Dues $ 5,277.33 $ 11,500.00

Scholarship baskets $ 0.00 $ 600.00

Educational Seminars

Annual Conference 15 $ 0.00 $ 7,500.00

One Day $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Donations

IRS $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00

Web Site $ 0.00 $ 0.00

ASRT $ 4,379.00 $ 0.00

Miscellaneous $ 0.00

Other 1 $ 916.22 $ 0.00

Other 2 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Other 3 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Paypal Conference Regis-trations

$ 0.00 $ 0.00

Returned Check/bank fees $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Publications

Journal/Web $ 0.00 $ 250.00

Seminar Advance Return

Seminar Advance Return $ 0.00 $ 1,000.00

Total Income $ 11,572.55 $ 20,850.00

Staff Expenses 2015 Actual 2015 Budget

Journal Editor

Editor: Postage, printing/prep

$ 98.00 $ 0.00

Editor: Travel $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Director of Competitions

Monetary Awards $ 0.00 $ 640.00


Plaques $ 0.00 $ 500.00

Travel $ 0.00 $ 100.00

Executive Secretary

Consulting Ex. Secretary: Salary

$ 250.00 $ 500.00

Executive Secretary: Travel $ 0.00 $ 100.00

Executive Secretary: Salary $ 3,750.00 $ 5,500.00

Parliamentarian


Web Expenses

Domain Fees $ 0.00 $ 30.00

Internet Server $ 0.00 $ 120.00

Website Security $ 0.00 $ 90.00

Web Design Fee $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Webmaster Salary $ 600.00 $ 2,000.00

Total Staff Expenses $ 4,698.00 $ 9,730.00

The following financial information was prepared by Dianna Sharp RT(R)(CT), ISRT Treasurer. This

information reflects transactions made on or before July 9, 2015.

2015 ISRT FINANCIAL STATEMENT


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The Henry Konecny, RT(R) Student Scholarship is open to all entry-level radiologic science students in Indiana. Over $2,000 in scholarships were

awarded to students in 2015. Don’t wait! Apply for the 2016 scholarships today! Applications must be postmarked by January 1st, 2016 to be

considered. Complete information about the scholarship and how to apply can be found on the ISRT website at www.isort.org.

Operational Expenses 2015 Actual 2015 Budget

Bank Fees $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Returned Check $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Equipment Purchases $ 491.10 $ 750.00

Insurance

Property/ Seminar Liability $ 1,786.00 $ 750.00

Board of Directors Insurance

$ 0.00 $ 900.00

Office Bonding $ 0.00 $ 360.00

Legal and Accounting/Tax Prep

$ 0.00 $ 480.00

Licenses and Fees/Entity $ 92.14 $ 30.00

Miscellaneous

Paypal Conference Registrations

$ 0.00 $ 0.00

Basket Raffle Startup $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Postage $ 0.00 $ 500.00

Printing $ 0.00 $ 400.00

Repair Services $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Supplies $ 0.00 $ 1,200.00

Total Operational Expenses

$ 2,369.24 $ 5,370.00

Other Expenses 2015 Actual 2015 Budget

ASRT-RT in DC

1st Rep $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Historical Archiving $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Conference/Seminar Advance Money

Annual Seminar (2015) $ 1,493.26 $ 1,000.00

IRS DONATION FOR AC $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00

One Day $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Other 1 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Seminar Commissions

Annual Seminar (2014) $ 0.00 $ 300.00

One Day $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Other 2 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Scholarships

Grant-in-Aid $ 0.00 $ 250.00

Student $ 2,500.00 $ 1,000.00

Technologists $ 0.00 $ 1,000.00

Other 3 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Other Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous 1 $ 765.84 $ 0.00



Total Other Expenses $ 5,759.10 $ 3,550.00

2015 ISRT FINANCIAL STATEMENT continued


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A group of imaging technologists from Indiana attended the honors evening during the ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting in Albuquerque, N.M. June 26-28. ISRT life member and past president William H. May, M.Ed., R.T.(R), FASRT, director of the radiologic technology program at Fortis Institute of Cookeville, Tennessee, received ASRT Life membership. Bill May is the 29th member elevated to Life Member status since the award was inaugurated in 1938. Life Members are active ASRT members who have maintained continuous membership for at least 30 years and have participated in a range of volunteer activities that demonstrate dedication to the ASRT and the radiologic technology profession. Candidates who receive the honor are selected by at least a three-quarters vote of the ASRT Board of Directors.


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The 2015 Henry Konecny, RT(R) Student Scholarships were awarded to three deserving radiography students earlier this year. The purpose of the scholarships is to provide a cash award to assist in

the educational expenses of entry-level radiologic science students. Students applying for the scholarship were required to submit an application and statement of why they believed they should

receive the award. A committee of ISRT members reviewed the applicant statements and judged them on content (format, spelling, grammar, cohesion of thought, and rationale of receiving the

scholarship). Additionally, GPA and professional contribution and participation were also considered.

ISRT President Heidi Sebastian presented a combined total of $2,500 to the recipients.

Scholarship recipients were:

Oksana Kazantseva 1st Place (Ball State University)

Brittany Allen 2nd Place (Ball State University)

John Lemley 3rd Place (Ball State University)

Congratulations Oksana, Brittany, and John! The ISRT wishes you success in your future as medical imaging professionals!

The ISRT encourages all students to apply for the 2016 student scholarship.


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As healthcare forges ahead into a technologically advanced world, more consumers of healthcare turn to the internet to learn about health problems, diag-noses, procedures, and treatments. Miller and West (2009) found that 31% of surveyed adults reported utilizing online websites for healthcare information. A quick Google search of lumbar myelogram for exam-ple leads the user to over 100,000 options of explana-tions of this term, descriptions of the procedure, and more medical terminology that could potentially overwhelm a patient who is unfamiliar with the world of radiology. With patient satisfaction scores setting benchmarks for quality ratings, healthcare organiza-tions seek ways to improve overall patient satisfac-tion in the competitive market when consumers of healthcare have options of where to seek treatment for their healthcare needs. Finding a unique option to connect with the consumers prior to their interaction with the healthcare facility could improve satisfaction. There are numerous avenues that patients can find information on the internet, but one may wonder what impact this information could have on a poten-tial patient. Atack and Luke (2010) conducted a study whereby participants evaluated PEPTalk, an interac-tive health education website that includes informa-tion in text and video form on various diseases, wound-care, self-injections, and diet and exercise. The study found that most patients were very satisfied with the information on the web-site and “they found the information presented on PEPTalk useful and relevant and that they had im-proved their knowledge of health” (p. 216). There is a need for consumers to have access to reliable health-care information, but limited resources for the crea-tion of materials within a healthcare organization are available (Atack & Luke, 2010). Numerous articles recommend the use of Avatars as a means of connecting people in the online envi-ronment (Gorry, 2010; Lee, Kozar, and Larsen, 2005; Taylor, 2011). GoAnimate is a website that boasts a user friendly method for creating professional videos utilizing avatars to quickly and efficiently create cus-tom videos for marketing, training, learning, or even

presentations of data analysis. Videos can be downloaded as mp4 files, exported to YouTube and other platforms, or embedded within a website. Depending on your company, there are varying plan options to fit your needs and budget starting at $39 per month. For educators, there is a GoAnimate for Schools subscription service to allow classroom usage of the GoAnimate animation studio online to create count-less videos. Cost of access to the website varies de-pending on the number of students and instructor ac-counts needed for your school. This version of GoAni-mate creates a “safe” area for students to create vid-eos that are moderated by the instructor before vid-eos may be published. Some of the items such as weapons, alcohol, or vio-lent actions are not available in the GoAnimate for Schools subscription and there is no access to other websites or social media from this site. There are nu-merous reasons why GoAnimate would be useful in a classroom setting such as engagement, classroom “flipping”, and assessment. According to the site, “Adapting material to video requires both critical thinking AND creativity…This also leads to deeper un-derstanding and learning” (GoAnimate for Schools, 2015).

AVATAR POSSIBILITIES IN HEALTHCARE: A REVIEW OF GOANIMATE

Heather Schmuck and Amy Wilson

University of Southern Indiana

Figure 1:

GoAnimate for Schools Template “School Chronicles Template”


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After utilizing the software in a classroom setting, it is easy to see how almost any user could easily create a video within minutes as the website states. There are two options for users to explore when first setting up a video including utilizing a pre-built template (see Figure 1) or creating a customized video from scratch (see Figure 2). The pre-built template breaks down the animation process in four easy steps. Step one and two includes selecting your setting from a predetermined set of scenes associ-ated with your chosen template as well as the avatars or characters that will become your ‘actors’ in the video. Step three of the template allows the creator to enter up to 20 lines of dialogue with 180 charac-ters of type per line. Creators can opt to type the dialogue which will be converted into an automated voice or voice record dialogue using his or her own voice. The creator also has the option to add various emotions to the avatar’s face and to pick from customized voice options if using text to speech (see Fig-ure 3). The final step for the pre-built template is to preview your video and save it to the cloud storage of the GoAnimate website. After the video is saved, it is accessible in your account and can be downloaded, exported, or imbedded (see Figure 4). The customized video option opens an entire world of animation possibilities to the creator. You can change up the setting, add character motions, additional props, text boxes, background music, personal images or logos, and entrance and exit motions to bring your video to life. There are numerous editing pieces which can be overwhelming to the newcomer in the world of animation. However, with a little time and practice with the user friendly interface, videos can be created in a short amount of time. Another nice feature of GoAnimate is the availability of numerous tutorials and help guides. Launching the customized video option opens an automatic tutorial to walk the user through the processes and menu options. There is also an entire library of additional videos from how to use a template to ideas for utilizing GoAnimate in your business. GoAnimate could be utilized in the realm of healthcare for creating patient education videos regarding various radiographic procedures helping patients to understand the procedure they are about to undergo prior to arriving at the facility. It is a unique way to connect and establish a relationship with patients and may

Figure 2: GoAnimate for Schools Make a Video option “Comedy World”

Figure 3: Go Animate for Schools Text/Voice Input screen.


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be a beneficial method to ease anxieties experienced by certain patient populations. With its animated appearance, pediatric patients may be more apt to pay attention to any explanation provided in the cus-tomized video to create an environment that would be conducive to a successful exam with patient co-operation. Marketing teams from healthcare facilities could utilize these unique customizable videos to reach out to potential consumers and make a memorable statement that is unique from the competition. Still not sure if GoAnimate is right for your facility? GoAnimate offers a free 14 day trial to explore the possibilities of GoAnimate and allows users to actually use the website to create their own custom vid-eos. Videos will be archived and will be available to the user following a subscription purchase. GoAni-mate offers a wide range of possibilities for the healthcare provider regardless of your role within the organization. From patient education to presentation and marketing, GoAnimate could provide your organization a unique opportunity to stand out and make a difference.

Figure 4: GoAnimate “Share/Export” options

References

Atack, L., & Luke, R. (2012). The impact of validated, online health education resources on patient and community members’ satisfaction and health behaviour. Health Education Journal, 71(2), 211- 218. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0017896910393785

GoAnimate For Schools. (2015, April 30). Retrieved from https://goanimate4schools.com/public_index

Gorry, G. A. (2010). Avatars in the workplace. New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society, 27, 126-129. Lee, Y., Kozar, K. A., & Larsen, K. R. (2005). Does avatar email improve communication? Communications of

the ACM, 48(12), 91-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/1101779.1101782 Miller, E., & West, D. (2009). Where's the revolution? Digital technology and health care in the internet

age. Journal of Health Politics, Policy & Law, 34(2), 261-284. http://dx.doi.org/10.1215/03616878-2008-046

Taylor, L. D. (2011). Avatars and emotional engagement in asynchronous online communication. Cyberpsy-chology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 14(4), 207-212. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2010.0083

Heather Schmuck, MS, RT(R), Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, University of Southern Indiana; Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, University of Southern Indiana. This review was made possible by the Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Grant-in-Aid awarded to Heather Schmuck and Amy Wilson awarded July 28, 2014. Grant monies were used to purchase a GoAnimate subscription for the classroom through the GoAnimate for Schools website. Correspondence concerning this article and reprints should be addressed to Heather Schmuck, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, University of Southern Indiana. Email: [email protected]



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FINANCIAL DEBT TO THE

SOCIETY Any member who owes a financial debt to the Society and does not fulfill their financial

obligations to the Society in a specified period of time will have their membership revoked. Membership will not be reinstated until all debts have been paid.

Any nonmember who owes a debt to the Society and does not fulfill their obligations to the Society in a given period of time and, at a later date desires to join the Society, will not be granted membership until all debts have been paid.

Any individual who does not repay the Society for a returned check for registration to an educational meeting or for a returned check for membership dues paid to register at educational meetings at a lower fee shall NOT receive continuing educational credits for lectures attended at said meetings.

The ASRT, the ARRT, and any other appropriate organization will be notified of an individual whose educational credits for a meeting are revoked due to indebtedness to the Society.

RETURNED CHECK NOTICE Each time a check is returned to the ISRT for non-sufficient funds or account closed, the Executive Secretary will contact the individual about the check. In order to reinstate your

ISRT membership and/or validate any continuing education earned, if the check was for an educational conference, a cashier’s check or money order for the amount owed plus any additional bank fees to cover the cost incurred by the ISRT must be sent to the Executive

Secretary.

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

2015 Radiography Quiz

Bowl registration is OPEN! See page 27 of

this Journal or www.isort.org for more

details.


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September 10-11, 2015

Embassy Suites Hotel North

3912 Vincennes Road

Indianapolis, IN 46268

ADVANCE REGISTRATION ENDS: 9/1/15 $25 Late Registration Fee Applies After 9/1/15

2015 Annual Conference Committee Kristen Sprunger, Chairman

Patricia Cohen, Steve Cohen, Joy Cook, Cheryl Duncan, Michelle Fritz, Maryann Allen, Jane Patton, Heidi Sebastian, Dianna Sharp


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IMPORTANT DETAILS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Please read the information below completely before registering for the conference.

REGISTRATION

REGISTER EARLY - Avoid the last minute rush and late fees by registering now.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE - You can register online and pay by credit card or complete and mail the conference registration form included in this booklet and a check for the fees to the registration chairman.

If registration fee is being paid by an institution (employer or school), the registrant is encouraged to send a copy of the registration form to the registration chairman noting the name of the institution paying the fee.

DEADLINES FOR REGISTRATION - To assist the planning committee finish final preparation for the conference a registration deadline has been established.

FEES - Conference fees are payable at time of registration and are based on membership status at the time of registration, registrant category, number of days attending, and additional options which are available.

LATE REGISTRATION FEES - A $25 LATE FEE will be accessed to all registrations made after September 1, 2015.

REGISTRATION ONSITE - Registration will be available at the conference. If you plan to register onsite, please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the first lecture to allow time to complete and process your registration. The registration desk will be open during the following times:

Wednesday, 9/9/15 Thursday, 9/10/15 Friday, 9/11/15

7:00 PM-9:00 PM 7:00 AM-9:00 AM 7:00 AM-9:00 AM

1:00 PM-2:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

General questions about the 2015 Annual Conference can be directed to General

Chairman Kristen Sprunger, [email protected] or 260-525-7388.



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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Courses have been submitted for and are pending approval by the ASRT for Category A or Category A+, continuing education credit.

Lectures must meet ASRT requirements for time to receive full credit. Each hour of lecture equates to one (1) Category A CE credit unless specified otherwise. Lectures must be a minimum of 50 minutes in length to receive one (1) CE credit. The amount of CE credit awarded will be reduced in the event a lecture does not meet the minimum ASRT requirements for time. ASRT Credit Determination information:

All participants will be provided with verification of attendance for lectures attended. Verification will be mailed to you within 30 days of the close of the Annual Conference

Participants must be seated in the lecture room prior to the scheduled start time of each lecture. Individuals arriving after the scheduled start time of a lecture will not be admitted into the lecture room.

Individuals must be present during the ENTIRE LECTURE to receive credit. Leaving the lecture room prior to the end of a lecture will result in automatic loss of that lecture credit.

Individuals are encouraged to keep a copy of the program booklet with the course descriptions if further course content is needed for attendance verification at a later date.

It is the responsibility of individual conference attendee to submit documentation of attendance and continuing education credits earned to the ASRT or any other agency requiring proof of continuing education.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST... The educational program is tentative. The Annual Conference Committee reserves the right to change the program as needed.


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Please check your time zone with that of the hotel so that you do not arrive late. If you have questions about the time zone, please contact the hotel for clarification. Please plan enough time to locate the facility, park, register and find the meeting room.

Please bring a sweater or jacket for lectures as the temperature in the meeting rooms can sometimes vary.

The ISRT is not able to provide child care services during the educational meetings. Please do not bring children to the educational sessions.

If you have any special needs or require special accommodations, please let the Annual Conference Committee know how we may assist you.

INFORMATION TO HELP YOU PLAN

Please read the information below completely before registering for the conference.

IDENTIFICATION OF CONFERENCE ATTENDEES & GUESTS

NAME BADGES - Each individual registered for the conference will be given a name badge. Please wear your name badge during the conference, this is your identification to others and a necessary part of the attendance verification process. Sharing of name badges is not allowed.

GUESTS - Guest badges are available for a spouse or companion who wishes to join you during some or all of the conference. Names must be provided for all guest badge requests. Registered technologists, radiologic science students or commercial representatives may NOT register as a guest.

EXHIBIT ROOM

The Exhibit Room will be open on Thursday and Friday. View the displays competing in the Scientific Exhibit Competition as well as the information booths sponsored by the ISRT and the ASRT. Commercial representatives are always anxious to meet new contacts and explain their services so don’t forget to stop by and say hello to them as well. You won’t want to miss this exciting aspect of the conference.

Hours for the Exhibit Room* are as follows:

Thursday, September 10 8:00 AM-6:30 PM

Friday, September 11 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

*Please note that not all commercial exhibitors may elect to exhibit both days.


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BREAKS

Breaks are scheduled between each speaker. Please see the program schedule for details about length of breaks and scheduled times.

Drink stations will be available throughout the day. Afternoon snacks will also be provided.

MEALS

BREAKFAST

Breakfast is on your own. A made-to-order breakfast in the hotel atrium is available to all guests staying at Embassy Suites.

LUNCH

The ISRT has planned luncheons for the convenience of our conference attendees. Luncheons are included in the price of the conference registration fee. Conference attendees have a choice between two options for each luncheon. Lunch choice must be made at time of registration. Guest lunches may be purchased for $22 each by contacting the Registration Chairman at [email protected] or 812-881-9064.

Thursday menu 1 Imperial Chicken - Panko crusted chicken breast over new potatoes finished with Imperial sauce. Includes warm rolls, chef’s choice vegetable and Caesar salad. Drinks included are coffee, water and tea.

Thursday menu 2 Vegetable Wellington - Grilled vegetables, fresh mozzarella & basil pesto wrapped in puff pastry serve with roasted red pepper coulis. Includes warm rolls, chef’s choice vegetable and Caesar salad. Drinks included are coffee, water and tea.

Friday menu A Turkey and Dressing - Oven roasted turkey with sage stuffing finished with turkey gravy served with mashed potatoes and cranberry relish. Includes warm rolls and spring mix salad with choice of dressing. Drinks included are coffee, water and tea.

Friday menu B Soup and Salad - Tomato bisque soup and fresh spring salad with choice of dressing. Includes warm rolls. Drinks included are coffee, water and tea.

DINNER

Dinner is on your own. The Embassy Suites offer guest a complimentary reception daily to relax and mingle with other guests. Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). There are many other dining choices just a short drive away. Check with the hotel reception desk for suggestions and directions.



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THURSDAY PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses will be submitted for approval by the ASRT for Category A or A+, continuing education credit.

The Annual Conference Committee reserves the right to change the program schedule as needed.

Wednesday, 9/9/15

6:00 PM ISRT Board of Director’s Meetings - Members are welcome to attend.

7:00 - 9:00 PM Registration Desk Open

Thursday, 9/10/15

7:00 - 9:00 AM Registration Desk Open

Opening Remarks - Please be seated by 8:00 AM

8:15 - 9:15 AM Motivational Lecture

Andrea Platt

9:30 - 10:30 AM

TBA

Phil Ballenger

Orthopedic Lecture TBA

Brad Jelen, DO

10:45 - 11:45 PM

“Social Media Pitfalls”

Ann Obergfell

“Professionalism and You”

Barbara Hente

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Luncheon to Honor Past Presidents

Join the Annual Conference Committee as they honor the past Presidents of the ISRT. Luncheon is for all conference attendees and included in the registration fee.


1:15 -2:15 PM “Legal Topics and How to Avoid Being Sued”

Karen Keith

Echo/Ultrasound TBA

Jenni Hutchins

2:30 -3:30 PM Pediatric Intervention TBA

Marc Underhill, MD

TBA

Katherine Peak

3:45 -4:45 PM Cancer TBA

John Hughey

Ultrasound TBA

Valerie Eschevernia

6:30 PM Student Quiz Bowl Participant registration must be made in advance. Spectators are welcome!


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FRIDAY PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses will be submitted for approval by the ASRT for Category A or A+, continuing education credit.

The Annual Conference Committee reserves the right to change the program schedule as

Friday, 9/10/15

7:00 - 9:00 AM

8:00 AM

Registration Desk Open

Opening Remarks - Please be seated by 8:00 AM

8:15 -9:15 AM TBA

Norm Hente

TBA

9:30 -10:30 AM “The Importance of Sagittal Balance Analysis and the Need for Properly Taken Radiographs”

Terry Trammell, MD

TBA

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM ISRT Annual Business Meeting - All ISRT member conference attendees are encouraged to attend. Agenda will include state of the Society address, new officer installation, awards, and other business of the Society. This session is not approved for continuing education credit.

12:00 -1:00 PM Luncheon & Basket Raffle

Basket Raffle will take place during Luncheon. Must be present to win. Luncheon is for all conference attendees and included in the registration fee.


1:15 -2:15 PM Radiography Case Review

Cindy Petree

Mammography Practice Standards

Sarah Baker

2:30 -3:30 PM Radiation Safety TBA

Jordan Sweenson, MD

Elastrography TBA

Diana Mishler

3:45 - 4:45 PM TBA TBA


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ADVANCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please read the following instructions carefully before registering.

The ISRT has TWO WAYS TO REGISTER for Annual Conference.

REGISTRATION BY MAIL Complete the conference registration form in this booklet.

Mail your completed form, a copy of your ISRT card, and check or money order (no cash please) to the address below. To receive the published conference rates, registration and payment must be made in advance.

Mailed registration forms and fees must be postmarked on or before September 1, 2015 to qualify for the rates published in this booklet. After September 1, 2015 plan to register onsite at the conference. A $25 late registration fee will be accessed to all onsite registrations.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Log on to: www.ISORT.org

Complete the online conference registration form

Make your payment securely through PayPal. To receive the published conference rates, registration and payment must be made in advance.

Online registration and payment must take place on or before September 1, 2015 to qualify for the rates published in this booklet. Online registration will end at midnight on 9/1/15.

All advance registration will end at midnight on September 1, 2015.

THIRD PARTY PAYMENT - If registration fee is being paid by an institution (employer or school), the registrant is encouraged to send a copy of the registration form to the registration chairman noting the name of the institution paying the fee.

LATE REGISTRATION FEE - All registrations and payments made after September 1, 2015 must be made onsite at the conference and include an additional $25.00 late registration fee. Please do not mail registrations after September 1, 2015 - plan to arrive early and register the day of the conference.

ONSITE REGISTRATION - If you miss the mail and online registration deadline you can still attend the conference. Onsite registration will be available throughout the conference. An additional $25 late registration fee will be added to all onsite registration fees.

Registration questions should be sent to Registration Chairman Jane Patton, janea-

[email protected] or 812-881-9064.




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REDUCED RATES FOR SOCIETY MEMBERS - Members of the Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists and other state affiliates of the ASRT (ISSRT, OSRT, MSRT, KSRT, etc.) receive lower registration rates than non-members. You must be a paid 2015 state affiliate member (ISRT, ISSRT, OSRT, MSRT, KSRT, etc.) to receive the member rates. This does not include membership with the ASRT or specialty modality Societies such as SDMS or SNM.

You can take advantage of member registration rates by joining the ISRT. Join online at isort.org or by mailing a membership application with required documentation and a check or money order to the Executive Secretary prior to submitting registration for Annual Conference.

Individuals who join the ISRT online may also register online for the conference the same day.

Mailed membership applications must have a postmark date before or the same as conference registration form to qualify for member rates.

CONFIRMATION of REGISTRATION - Confirmation of advance registration will be sent via email. If you do not provide an email address you will be responsible for contacting the Registration Chairman Jane Patton at (812)881-9064 to confirm your registration has been received.

PAYMENT RECEIPT - Your payment receipt will be at the conference check-in table with your name badge and other conference materials.

REFUND POLICY - Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the Registration Chairman with a postmark no later than September 1, 2015. Eighty-five percent (85%) of the registration fee will be refunded. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER September 1, 2015.

GUESTS - Guest badges are available for a spouse or companion who wishes to join you during some or all of the conference. A registered technologist, radiologic science student or a commercial representative may NOT register as a guest. Names must be provided for all guest badge requests. Guest lunches may be purchased by contacting the Registration Chairman at [email protected] or 812-881-9064.

NAME BADGES - Each individual registered will be given a name badge. Please wear your name badge during the conference, this is your identification to others and a necessary part of the attendance verification process. Sharing of name badges is not allowed.

General questions about the 2015 Annual Conference can be directed to General

Chairman Kristen Sprunger, [email protected] or 260-525-7388.

Registration questions should be sent to Registration Chairman Jane Patton, janea-

[email protected] or 812-881-9064.

http://isort.org/isrt/wp-login.php?action=register

http://isort.org/membership-application/






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HOTEL INFORMATION

Embassy Suites Hotel North 3912 Vincennes Road Indianapolis, IN 46268

844-876-3731 Room rates are $129 per night plus taxes. Rates include made-to-order breakfast and evening snacks and drinks located in the atrium of the hotel. When making reservations, be sure to tell the hotel you are with the Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (ISRT) to get the guaranteed meeting rates.

The link below will take you directly to the ISRT specific page for online

reservations.

http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/I/INDNHES-ISR-

20150909/index.jhtml

http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/I/INDNHES-ISR-20150909/index.jhtml

http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/I/INDNHES-ISR-20150909/index.jhtml

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STUDENT QUIZ BOWL

Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 6:30 pm

The Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists invites ALL STUDENTS to participate in the 2015 Radiography Quiz Bowl. Form a team, register for the competition, and start preparing to go head-to-head against other Indiana Radiography program teams. Thanks to the very generous support of the Indiana Radiological Society, the winning team will be awarded the Quiz Bowl Traveling Trophy. The trophy will remain with the winning team’s program for one year. In addition, the top three teams will receive monetary awards for their achievements.

QUIZ BOWL LOCATION, DATE, and TIME:

Embassy Suites Hotel North 3912 Vincennes Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268

Competition will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 beginning at 6:30 pm COST: The Quiz Bowl is a FREE event for student teams preregistered for the Annual Conference The event is $30 per student team for those not preregistered for the Annual Conference HOW TO REGISTER: Read the Official Rules and submit a completed team application to the Quiz Bowl coordinator before the deadline date. Complete information can be found in the Student Competition section of the ISRT website. www.isort.org QUIZ BOWL APPLICATION DEADLINE: To be eligible to participate in the Radiography Quiz Bowl, applications must be postmarked no later than August 26, 2015. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: Contact the Quiz Bowl Coordinator: Heather Schmuck

5751 Saint Charles Drive Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

Phone: 812-228-5066 Email: [email protected]



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2015 ISRT ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Advance Registration Ends 9/1/15

To avoid a late registration fee, forms and fees must be postmarked on or before September 1, 2015. After 9/1/15 plan to arrive early and register onsite at the conference. Please PRINT clearly and complete form in its entirety.

Name with credentials

Address Email

City State Zip Phone

MEMBERSHIP STATUS - select one:

MEMBER - include a copy of your current ISRT (or other state society) membership card with your conference registration.

I wish to join the ISRT to take advantage of discounted member only rates. Complete the ISRT membership application on the next page and submit to the Executive Secretary with the required fee.

I do not wish to join the ISRT at this time and choose to pay the non-member conference registration rates. CHECK DAY(S) YOU WILL BE ATTENDING and LUNCH SELECTION:

Thursday menu 1 – Imperial Chicken Friday menu A – Turkey & Dressing

Thursday menu 2 – Vegetable Wellington Friday menu B – Soup & Salad SELECT APPROPRIATE CATEGORY (lunch and snacks are included in registration fee):

Tech Member attending 2 days $144 Student Member* attending 2 days $ 89

Tech Member attending 1 day $ 77 Student Member* attending 1 day $ 72

Tech Non-member 2 days $ 309 Student Non-member* 2 days $ 172

Tech Non-member 1 day $ 167 Student Non-member* 1 day $ 155 *Eligible student currently enrolled in an entry level radiologic science program CHECK ONLY IF APPLICABLE:

2014-15 ISRT Officer ISRT Executive Staff ISRT Past President

ISRT Life Member 2 015 Annual Conference Speaker ADDITIONAL ITEMS

□ Guest Badge (Guest Name __________________________________) each $ 20 □ Guest Lunch (Day & menu # _________________________________) each $ 22 □ Late registration fee After 09/01/15 register onsite & add this amount: $ 25

Send completed registration form, copy of ISRT membership card, and check or money order (made payable to ISRT 2015 Annual Conference) for all fees due to:

ISRT 2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Jane Patton, Registration Chairman

929 S. Sycamore St., Martinsville, IN 46151

DO NOT MAIL AFTER 9/1/15, plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the first lecture to register onsite. If registration fee is being paid by an institution (employer or school) registrant is encouraged to send a copy of the registration form to the registration chairman noting the name of the institution paying the fee.

Total Amount Submitted:

$


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NEW MEMBERSHIP CURRENT MEMBER RENEWAL PAST MEMBER RENEWAL- what year were previously a member?

First Name M.I. Last Name Maiden/Other Name

Mailing Address City State Zip Code

Primary Email Address Date of Birth

Secondary Email Address Gender: Female Male

INDIANA SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, INC

Member Application/Renewal Type or print legibly and return to the address at the bottom of the form.

ISRT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

I am interested in:

SERVING ON AN ISRT COMMITTEE YES NO

SERVING AS AN ISRT OFFICER YES NO

PRESENTING A LECTURE YES NO

The ISRT membership year begins on February 1 and ends on January 31 of the following year. Individuals may join the ISRT at any time during the year. Membership applications received prior to the Annual Conference will be processed for the current year and will expire on January 31. Membership applications received after the Annual Conference will automatically be processed for the new membership year, which begins on February 1. Dues are nonrefundable.

Membership processing may take up to 21 business days

Please make check or money order payable to the ISRT. Please do not send cash. Credit card payment may be made online through the ISRT website at www.isort.org.

Send total payment due and required documentation to:

Maryann Allen RT(R) ISRT Executive Secretary

1171 Ridgeview Court Avon, IN 46123

To guarantee the quickest processing time of your ISRT membership, please provide all requested documentation with your application.

TECHNOLOGISTS: PLEASE SELECT AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE FOR EACH QUESTION BELOW. Disclosure of this information is optional. This information is confidential and truly helpful for the ISRT to serve you.

ARRT PRIMARY CERTIFICATION(S): _____ RADIOGRAPHY (R) _____ NUCLEAR MEDICINE (N) _____ RADIATION THERAPY (T) _____ SONOGRAPHY (S)—THROUGH ARRT AND NOT ARDMS _____ MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MR) - PRIMARY

THROUGH ARRT

ARRT POST-PRIMARY EXAMINATION(S) COMPLETED: _____ BONE DENSITOMETRY (BD) _____ BREAST SONOGRAPHY (BS) _____ CARDIAC-INTERVENTIONAL (CI) _____ CARDIOVASCULAR-INTERVENTIONAL (CV) _____ COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) _____ MAGNETIC RESONANCE (MR) - POST-PRIMARY _____ MAMMOGRAPHY (M) _____ QUALITY MANAGEMENT (QM) _____ REGISTERED RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANT (RRA) _____ SONOGRAPHY (S)—THROUGH ARRT AND NOT ARDMS _____ VASCULAR-INTERVENTIONAL (VI) _____ VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY (VS)

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS/EXAMINATIONS COMPLETED THROUGH AN AGENCY OTHER THAN ARRT: _____ BONE DENSITOMETRY _____ CARDIOVASCULAR-INTERVENTIONAL (CCI) _____ NUCLEAR MEDICINE (NMTCB) _____ SONOGRAPHY (ARDMS)–RDMS, RCDS, RVT _____ LIMITED INDIANA CERTIFICATION, TYPE OF CERTIFICATION: _______________________________ _____ OTHER: LIST TYPE________________________________________

PRIMARY PRACTICE: IN WHICH AREA OF THE PROFESSION DO YOU SPEND MORE THAN HALF OF YOUR TIME? (SELECT ONLY ONE) _____ RADIOGRAPHY (INCLUDES CT, MR, QA, MAMMOGRAPHY,

VASCULAR, ETC.) _____ NUCLEAR MEDICINE _____ RADIATION THERAPY _____ SONOGRAPHY _____ OTHER: PLEASE LIST AREA____________________________________

POSITION: IN WHICH POSITION DO YOU SPEND MORE THAN HALF OF YOUR TIME? (SELECT ONLY ONE) _____ BONE DENSITOMETRY _____ CARDIAC-INTERVENTIONAL _____ COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY _____ CORPORATE _____ DOSIMETRY _____ EDUCATION (PROG DIR, INSTRUCTOR) _____ FUSION (e.g., PET/CT) _____ INDUSTRIAL _____ INFORMATICS (COMPUTER SYSTEMS) _____ MAGNETIC RESONANCE _____ MAMMOGRAPHY _____ MANAGEMENT (SUPERVISOR, CHIEF TECH) _____ NUCLEAR MEDICINE _____ QUALITY ASSURANCE/ASSESSMENT _____ RADIATION THERAPY _____ RADIOGRAPHY _____ RADIOLOGIC NURSE/LPN _____ RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANT OR RPA _____ RESEARCH _____ SIMULATION _____ SONOGRAPHY _____ VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL _____ NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED _____ EMPLOYED IN FIELD OTHER THAN RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES _____ RETIRED _____ OTHER: PLEASE LIST____________________________________________

ACTIVE — $40.00 Submit a copy of your ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) CARD, or equivalent. (This excludes Retired Status ARRT card)

LIMITED X-RAY MACHINE OPERATOR — $40.00 Submit a copy of your current INDIANA LIMITED GENERAL STATE LICENSE

SUPPORTING — $40.00

RETIRED — $20.00 Retired members are those who hold retired status with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent or who meet Social Security Administration requirements for retirement. Submit a copy of your CURRENT RETIRED ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) CARD, or equivalent if applicable.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES - PLEASE SELECT ONE CATEGORY -

STUDENT — $10.00 Student members are those who

are enrolled in a PRIMARY radiologic science program including Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) approved limited programs.

Students must provide the following information:

First year Second year

Graduation month & year

Program name & city

Program Director’s name

Student Permit # Permit Expiration

Please Do Not Write in this Section

RCVD

AMOUNT

CHECK #

VERIFIED

TECHNOLOGISTS:

Please submit a copy of your ARRT card with this completed

form


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Sometimes, my wife calls me a polite nag. Well, I am okay with that, because it has served me well. Sometimes you have to be persistent. Getting our members of Congress to cosponsor a bill is always a challenge. The last 5 years, I tried to encourage our Indiana US Representatives and Senators, to get behind a bill that was for basic education and certification standards for health care workers who administer radiologic procedures in the United States. We all know that some states do not have any type of licensing for our profession. Because of my efforts and the efforts of other R.T.’s in Indiana, we were able to get seven of our United States Representatives behind our push for federal education and certification standards. This is my plan to get our legislators behind our important causes. My plan can be adapted to federal and state causes such as regulatory and licensure efforts. Here is what I suggest: One of the causes you can get behind, is advocating for state licensure. There are numerous states that do not have licensing for the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy profession. This lack of licensure, threatens our jobs and most of all, the safety of our patients. If you want to see which states lack licensure laws, go to www.ast.org/main/standards-regulations. Then start to contact your legislators. Talk to them about how important it is to have licensing or maybe you have another issue that is important to you. To find the contact in-formation for our Indiana Senators and Representatives, check out the ASRT’s Grass-roots Advo-cacy Action Center at http://cqrcengage.com/asrt. When contacting your lawmaker, make sure you send an email to his or her legislative assis-tant. In your e-mail, (and make it brief) include your contact information, and supporting infor-mation that explains your position. These legislative assistants monitor pending legislation,

Being the Polite Pest Steve Cohen, RT(R) 2014-2015 President Elect

https://mail.orthoindy.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=495aeeaf0c054fedb3630f35d78dacf7&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ast.org%2fmain%2fstandards-regulations

https://mail.orthoindy.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=495aeeaf0c054fedb3630f35d78dacf7&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ast.org%2fmain%2fstandards-regulations

https://mail.orthoindy.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=495aeeaf0c054fedb3630f35d78dacf7&URL=http%3a%2f%2fcqrcengage.com%2fasrt


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Permission granted by ASRT.

Get Involved in Patient Advocacy! The American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) Grass-Roots Net-

work is a wonderful way to get involved in patient advocacy. Tutorials, advo-

cacy materials, and legislative updates are just some of the resources avail-

able. Volunteering is easy and is a great way to show your support for your

profession. Log on to www.asrt.org and click on “Standards & Regulations”.

You will then be able to access the ASRT Grass-Roots Advocacy page. The

ISRT encourages all imaging professionals to become involved.

conduct research on that legislation and advise their bosses about the issues. In my e-mails to my legislators, I always included the most important parts of the proposed legislation and the facts that supported the importance of their co-sponsorship of the bill. Now, if you don’t receive a reply, say after one week, call the legislative assistant. You will proba-bly have to leave a voice message. But don’t worry. That is okay. Now, if you don’t receive a response after 2 weeks, than send another e-mail. You might get a lit-tle discouraged. I know that I did. You need to continue to have contact with the legislative assis-tants. Things will begin to happen. There were two of the Indiana legislative assistants that ac-tually thanked me for my persistence. The key to all of this is to be “persistent.” So, as you can see, I have given you some key points on how to begin contacting your legislators. I plan on being a polite pest, in helping the ASRT and ARRT as they work to secure federal recogni-tion of radiologist assistants as non-physician providers of health care services to Medicare beneficiaries. This is one of the causes that is very important to our profession. Now is the time for everyone on the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy profession to get “involved.”

Remember-- This is your profession and this is your future!

Be proactive!


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ASRT Opens Museum and Archives

More than 600 ASRT members and honored guests attended the grand opening of the ASRT Museum and Archives on June 26 at ASRT's national office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The result of three years of planning and preparation, the museum tells the story of the ASRT and the ra-diologic technology profession. Designed to mirror the high-tech, high-touch nature of medical imaging and radiation therapy, the museum features state-of-the art exhibits and interactive displays that showcase the

profession’s past, present and future.

Within the walls of the museum are a mix of touch tables, video screens and hands-on exhibits. The touch screens allow visitors to interact with digital media and see a side of the profession in a different light. The

videos focus on historical milestones ranging from Thomas Edison’s experiments with fluoroscopy to battle-field radiography during World War II, and the hands-on exhibits allow visitors to touch and feel history.

In addition to innovative displays, the museum honors some of the profession’s greats. Special attention is given to Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, Marie Curie, Ed Jerman and others.

According to ASRT Chief Executive Officer Sal Martino, Ed.D., R.T.(R), FASRT, CAE, the museum serves as a dedicated space that tells the story of radiologic technology."The museum highlights the profession’s

history and the radiologic technologists who have dedicated their lives to advancing the profession and pro-viding patients with high quality care. My hope is every ASRT member will have the opportunity to visit the

museum and experience everything it has to offer."

ASRT members who would like to visit the museum can schedule a tour by contacting:

[email protected].

Jun 30, 2015 Below is an article from the ASRT’s Press Room at asrt.org



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My name is Katrina Hoak. I am soon to be 2015 graduate of Ball State University with an

Associate in Science degree in Radiography. I have recently been hired as a supplemental

technologist. I will be continuing my education at Ball State for a Bachelor’s of General Studies

with a minor in Biological Sciences. I have been fascinated with how medical imaging is a

non-invasive way to view what is going on inside our bodies. I hope to one day participate in

research to better understand cell mutation and how to reverse these effects.

When I was younger my brother underwent MRI and CT exams to understand why he was

developing slower. I will never forget the technologist letting me look over their shoulders to

see my brother’s head up on the screen. My uncle also works in a medical imaging department

at Eskenazi Health. He has a positive attitude towards his family and friends which has ad-

vanced him in his career. He leads a happy successful life with my aunt and their two children.

Being an ISRT student intern has shown me how the ISRT functions to make decisions

affecting technologists throughout the state. As a radiologic technologist it is important to be

aware of the decisions which affect your career. Supporting, or being, leaders in your society is

important because these people are the few who decide on the best outcome for the entire

society.


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My name is Lizzy Hubenthal. I graduated this year with an Associate of Science in Radiogra-

phy at Indiana University Kokomo with highest distinction. I am continuing my education at

IUK to earn my bachelors in Medical Imaging Technology with magnetic resonance imaging as

my modality of choice. I am currently working as an ARRT certified radiologic technologist at

Advanced Medical Imaging in Kokomo, Indiana, where I am blessed to be able to practice my

acquired skills. When I am not at work or school, I enjoy spending quality time with friends

doing activities such as playing ultimate Frisbee, watching movies, or having a quality chat.

I was not always sure what career path I was going to take, but I knew I wanted to help

people in their healing process. After exploring my options I decided radiography was the

perfect blend of patient interaction and individual creativity. I became a student intern in

2014 because I believed it was an important step in understanding my future profession and

to equip myself to become a true professional. My goal is to become a traveling MRI

technologist and to possibly move to Australia to continue practicing there.


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Photos submitted by Radiology Program personnel, not all programs participated.


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Reid

Hospital

Columbus Regional School of Radiologic Technology


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Radiologic Sciences Program

Hancock Regional Hospital School of Radiologic Technology


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IPFW

Radiography

Program


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Indiana University Kokomo Bachelor of Science

Medical Imaging Technology Program

Indiana University Kokomo

Associate of Science Radiography Program


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Ivy Tech-Wabash Valley Region Imaging Science Program


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Good Samaritan Hospital Radiography Program


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Diana Mishler and Becky Apodaca

(Becky is originally from Indiana and

now works at the ASRT office) Yuki & Bethany with

Indiana state flag at

ASRT HOD.

Heidi as

Chief Sergeant-at-arms

at ASRT HOD

Donna Long at

ASRT Museum & Archives

Francois Couillard, CEO for the Canadian Association of

Medical Radiation Technologists, Donna Long,

International Society of Radiographers and Radiological

Technologists council member for the US, Sal Martino,

CEO ASRT.

Joy Cook

Lynn Howley

ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting

in Albuquerque, N.M. June 26-28.

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