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The podcast of Medical Radiation Sciences by ASMIRT (Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy)

Episodes

  1. 20 JAN

    E9: Changes to the MRPBA Professional Capabilities - are you prepared?

    In the revised MRPBA Professional Capabilities, which come into effect on March 30, 2026 there are changes to what Medical Radiation Practitioners must be able to do to practise safely and professionally. In this episode we chat with Cara Miller, Chair of the Medical Radiation Practitioners Board of Australia. Cara takes us through the changes to the professional capabilities and answers all your burning questions.   The updated professional capability documents can be found here: Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia - Professional capabilities for medical radiation practitioners The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.

    27 min

  2. 28/11/2025

    E8: The Deteriorating Patient

    How confident are you when a patient starts to deteriorate? Recognising and responding to patient deterioration is a crucial skill for every Medical Radiation Practitioner. In this RadPod episode, we chat with paramedic Scott Cooper, the creator of an online learning package designed to help practitioners identify and manage patient deterioration.   The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.

    15 min

  3. 29/10/2025

    E7: CT scans in an ambulance! Inside the Mobile Stroke Unit

    What happens when radiography leaves the hospital and hits the road? In this episode, we talk to Fran Langenberg, the CT Lead for Melbourne’s Mobile Stroke Units. These ambulances are equipped with a CT scanner and a radiographer on board, allowing on the spot stroke imaging and treatment. Hear about the rewards, challenges, and professional opportunities that come with imaging in a mobile environment.   The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.

    24 min

  4. 30/09/2025

    E6: Radiography in the Dark Ages

    Dark rooms, dip tanks and film changers. Past ASMIRT president and retired radiographer, Bruce Harvey, takes us on a trip down memory lane and amazes graduate radiographer Tate Brazil as he recalls the evolution of radiography from the 1970s. Bruce and Tate share their perspectives on the profession and their vision for the future of radiography.   The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.

    36 min

  5. 27/08/2025

    E5: Medical Radiation Science in Low-Middle Income Countries

    Do you consider the equipment, technology and infrastructure available to you make your practice possible? Radiography and radiation therapy in low-to-middle income countries face challenges such as limited or out-dated equipment, shortages of skilled staff and inadequate facilities. In this episode of RadPod, host Steve Lacey talks with radiographer, Jacob Ago and radiation therapist, Craig Opie who have experienced these conditions first hand. Jacob and Craig describe the challenges, possible solutions, and how practitioners and organisations in higher income countries can help. The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.

    28 min

  6. 28/07/2025

    E4: Unconscious Bias and the Halo Effect

    Sometimes we favour certain colleagues and clinical placement students over others, without meaning to. This can have a profound effect on the workplace and the individuals involved. Join clinical educators Jess Watson and Leah Grinsted as they discuss real experiences of the Halo Effect, uncover subtle inequalities and share insights on creating a fairer, more supportive working environment.   The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.

    21 min

  7. 29/06/2025

    E3: Rays of change: From tracing paper to precision – The evolution of Radiation Therapy

    What did radiation therapy look like 40 years ago? As technology has evolved over the years, so too has the standard of healthcare. In this episode, we speak with experienced radiation therapist, Marita Lawlor and newly qualified Gabriella Leo, where we reminisce about isodose charts, wedge filters and paid clinical placement.   The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.

    31 min

  8. 21/05/2025

    E2: Excellence recognised: Inside the ASMIRT Fellowship

    In RadPod's second episode, host Steve Lacey speaks with Jenna Dean about becoming an ASMIRT Fellow. What exactly is a Fellowship? How hard is it to get? And is it really worth getting? Jenna Dean is a Senior Research Radiation Therapist, ASMIRT Fellow, Chair of ASMIRT's Membership and Advocacy Committee and the 2025 recipient of the Varian Award. The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.

    16 min

  9. 15/04/2025

    E1: Sitting on both sides of the fence: Medical Radiation Practitioners as patients

    Patient care is the at the heart of the medical radiation professions, but how do the experiences of the professionals influence the way they interact with patients? In this first episode of RadPod, we are joined by radiographer, Karim Yacoub and radiation therapist, Jarrod Prohasky. Karim and Jarrod share their childhood hospital journeys and explain how these experiences shaped their professional attitudes. The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.

    23 min
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The podcast of Medical Radiation Sciences by ASMIRT (Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy)

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  • Creator
    australiansocietymirt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    RadPod

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