INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF RADIOGRAPHERS AND RADIOLOGICAL

TECHNOLOGISTS
MEMBERSHIP
The International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) is the
international organization that represents societies of radiographers and radiological
technologists. A brochure outlining the work and history of the ISRRT is enclosed. A copy of
the constitution of the ISRRT, which gives the aims, and objectives of the society and the
structure under which the society is organized and operated is also enclosed.
The ISRRT is an international society of national radiological societies or organizations that
include radiological technologists or radiographers (and also includes, radiation therapists,
ultrasound and nuclear medicine professionals) within their membership. This means that full
membership is only open to national or regional organizations incorporating more than one
country and not individuals. An associate membership is open to corporations and individuals.
Associate memberships do not confer voting privileges in the affairs of the society but
provide other benefits, including receipt of the ISRRT Newsletter and special benefits at
ISRRT sponsored Conferences and Congresses. The Newsletter is published in March and
September of each year.
To be eligible for ISRRT membership, a society must be national in its membership and have
the same or similar objectives as the ISRRT. Should a society be interested in applying for
membership a copy of the constitution of the applying society (in English) should be
forwarded to the Secretary General of the ISRRT indicating an interest in membership. It will
then be reviewed and advice given as to its similarity to that of the ISRRT. This copy will be
kept by the secretariat for the files of the ISRRT.
It is expected that the applying society be in financial position to be able to maintain their
ISRRT membership in future years.
Should a society have similar aims/objects as the ISRRT and wish to apply for membership, it
is necessary to obtain the support of two current member societies who will have to propose
and second the applicant society. To do this they will require copies of the constitution and
full details on the work of the applying society e.g. formal structure, financial status,
organisational structure etc. The nominating societies must also have full present knowledge
of ISRRTs objectives and aims. Application forms are available from the Secretary General.
It is necessary for the form to be signed by both the nominating societies.
The nominating societies are expected to support the applicant society through the first
membership years (e.g. encouragement on attending ISRRT activities and making on-time
payment of dues, assisting in communication with other members of ISRRT).The nominating
societies must also financially support the applicant society (for at least the first three years)
with membership fees, when necessary.
Assistance in contacting suitable sponsoring member societies is available from the ISRRT
secretariat.

Along with the application form a completed society information sheet and a cheque to cover
the membership fee for the first year is required. This membership fee will be returned in full
should the application for membership not be accepted.
If there is no society in a country but a nucleus of members who can form a professional
association it is necessary that a professional society be formed before applying for ISRRT
membership. The society applying for membership must have been in existence at least one
year before applying. The statutes of the ISRRT are a good guideline to the organization of a
society but should additional assistance be required this is available from the ISRRT
secretariat. If there are difficulties with the English language or the precise meanings of some
of the sections are not understood please seek advice from the secretariat, as not all sections
are necessary for a new society. In some countries the structure of organizations is quite
different from those of the English-speaking world. .

Footnote from Secretary General

It is important that societies who agree to nominate a new member society realise the
responsibility this places on them. Several societies have been nominated for membership and
have found that because of financial difficulties they are unable to pay their fees after the first
year. This may be embarrassing for the society concerned.
The ISRRT have a Development Fund which can be used to help however this can only be
used to partly pay the annual fee. Nominating societies should therefore ensure that new
societies are financially viable or be in a position themselves to help the society they have
nominated should that society get into financial difficulties or other difficulties.
It is not just a case of signing a nomination form the responsibility of helping and
supporting a new society must also be accepted.