Radiography students are encouraged to join the NCSRT and will be required to join the ASRT. Student annual dues for the ASRT and the NCSRT are at a much-reduced rate to facilitate membership and participation.
This is the state organization that keeps us informed specifically about state and regional concerns relating to the profession. Publications include the “Tarheel Technology Highlights”. The NCSRT sponsors one annual meeting and a series of one-day seminars throughout the year. Membership is encouraged, but voluntary, for all A-B Tech Radiography students.
This is the national organization that provides guidelines for professional education and keeps us updated on the latest information available in the profession. Publications include "Radiologic Technology" and "Scanner". The ASRT also maintains an extensive website with lots of useful information for radiography students at the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Membership is required as part of RAD-271, but it is encouraged for students to join ASAP.
This is the first opportunity for involvement at the college level with your fellow students. Activities include fundraising and participation in A-B Tech-sponsored SGA activities. Each A-B Tech club must participate in SGA meetings regularly to obtain funding to assist with SGA-funded activities. Money may be given each year based on each club's own fundraising activities. Each class will elect three officers (President, Vice-President, and Treasurer) to serve as student government representatives. They will coordinate class activities and serve as class representatives to the faculty as well as the A-B Tech Student Government Association. Clubs approved to operate on campus must have their charters renewed each fall.
The officers will stay in office for the remaining semesters of the program. They may schedule to meet with the entire radiography group of students or faculty on an as-needed basis. Scheduling is done through the assigned SGA faculty advisor. All radiology students are expected to participate in the Radiology Club activities and in class meetings.