Nursing and Allied Health: Radiology Organizations

The American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR) is a professional organization for women radiologists established in 1981 with focus on:

Networking among women in radiology
Increasing visibility of women in radiology
Representation on the American College of Radiology board
Sponsoring of activities that impact women in radiology
Mentoring program to advance careers of women in radiology

AAMD is an international society that supports the medical dosimetry profession. It offers education opportunities, publications, and professional development opportunities. AAMD is an ARRT-approved RCEEM for CE credits.

The ACR has accredited more than 39,000 facilities in 10 imaging modalities. We offer accreditation programs in Mammography, CT, MRI, Breast MRI, Nuclear Medicine and PET, Ultrasound, Breast Ultrasound and Stereotactic Breast Biopsy.

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has played an important role in health care since our founding in 1922. We promote the highest standards of patient care by offering credentials for professionals in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. Learn more about ARRT and our mission.

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) provides its members with a comprehensive portfolio of practice-based education. Members have access to 500+ CME and Self-Assessment credit opportunities using a variety of delivery methods across all subspecialties.

ASTRO’s 10,000 members worldwide include physicians, radiation physicists, and radiation or cancer biologists. Membership benefits include journal subscriptions, educational offerings, and other resources.

ASNC is the only professional organization dedicated to the field of nuclear cardiology. Membership benefits include publications, educational discounts, and advocacy efforts on behalf of the profession. ASNC is an ARRT-approved RCEEM for CE credits.

ASRT is an organization for professionals in radiologic science. Members enjoy access to CE, peer-reviewed journals, a member magazine, and discounts on products and services. ASRT is an ARRT-approved RCEEM+ for CE credits.

AHRA represents management at all levels of hospital imaging departments, freestanding imaging centers, and group practices. It offers professional development resources, including conferences, seminars, networking opportunities, and publications. AHRA is an ARRT-approved RCEEM for CE credits.

AVIR is a national organization for radiographers and related health care professionals who work in vascular and interventional radiology. It focuses on professional growth through CE, communications, and advocacy. AVIR is an ARRT-approved RCEEM+ for CE credits.

CAMRT is Canada’s national professional association and certifying body for radiological, nuclear medicine, and MRI technologists and radiation therapists. CAMRT is an ARRT-approved RCEEM for CE credits.

The Joint Review Committee presides over the National Education Curriculum common curricula as well as OB-GYN, Cardiology and Vascular Technology

RSNA’s 54,000 members are dedicated to shaping the future of radiology. The organization hosts the world’s largest annual medical meeting and publishes two peer-reviewed journals, including the only journal dedicated to CE in radiology. Members include radiologists, medical physicists, and other medical professionals.

SIIM seeks to spearhead research, education, and the discovery of solutions to advance imaging informatics and patient care. The interdisciplinary organization allows physicians, administrators, health information professionals, technologists, scientists, and engineers to learn from one another.

SMRT provides an international forum of education, information, and research in magnetic resonance for radiographers and technologists. Membership benefits include discounts on meetings, workshops, seminars, and journals. SMRT is an ARRT-approved RCEEM for CE credits.

SVU is dedicated to the advancement of noninvasive technology used in diagnosing vascular disease. Membership benefits include a variety of professional resources and a strong advocacy program. SVU is an ARRT-approved RCEEM for CE credits.

SDMS promotes the science of diagnostic medical sonography and offers educational activities for its 28,000 members, who include sonographers practicing in all specialties, students, educators, physicians, nurses, and other providers. Members have exclusive access to career resources, journals, and other benefits. SDMS is an ARRT-approved RCEEM for CE credits.

SNMMI promotes the science, technology, and practical applications of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, with an ultimate goal of improving human health. Its 18,000 members worldwide have access to numerous publications and CE activities, including a daily email news brief. SNMMI is an ARRT-approved RCEEM for CE credits.

As part of SNMMI, SNMMI-TS stresses the importance of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging in contributing to successful patient outcomes. It provides multidisciplinary CE in a variety of formats and offers expert input on legislative and regulatory issues that affect the profession.