Tony Coles

CEO of the Australasian Sonographers Association, with a vision to ensure a sonographer is known as the expert in ultrasound across the community.

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

I spoke to @SydneyMorningHerald about the importance of sonographer regulation in Australia. Regulation will mean that patients can be assured that sonographers will be held to a minimum benchmark of quality #patientsafety #healthcare #regulation #quality https://t.co/WlbwmObUL7

[ASA @asasonography]

@ceoasa Jodie Long in Canberra today hosting a Parliamentary Breakfast Briefing on the lack of sonographer regulation. She met parliamentarians individually to provide details on this issue. Thank you @RANZCRcollege for your support! #SonographerRegulation #SupportingSonographers

[ASA @asasonography]

Congratulations to Dr Rebecca Perry, FASA, recipient of the 2023 Pru Pratten Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award. We are honoured to congratulate all of the 2023 ASA Award recipients and Fellow inductees #ASA2023BRIS

[ASA @asasonography]

The second ASA Arena panel of the day includes @ceoasa, @pam_soundwaves, Matthew Adams, Catherine Rienzo and Kate Lamb, discussing Sonographer Reporting and Regulation.

[ASA @asasonography]

Brand new at #ASA2023BRIS – The first ASA Arena panel “Protecting the Sonographer” is underway with @CEOASA, @pres_asa, Michele Dowling, Sophie Devitt and Kerry MacManus

[ASA @asasonography]

Welcome to the #ASA2023BRIS Conference! We are thrilled to see our delegates arriving at @BCEC_Brisbane – we're ready for a full day of learning and networking, kicking off with the Opening Plenary at 10am!

[ASA @asasonography]

Our team is getting prepped and ready to welcome you all to @BCEC_Brisbane. We are very excited to see all our delegates at #ASA2023BRIS conference tomorrow!

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

"The lack of regulation means that those sonographers who do get it wrong are not held accountable and don't get the same opportunity for improvement"
https://t.co/hGzV6CzWqF

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

I spoke to ABC Central Victoria recently to discuss the need for regulation and better training in order to address the national shortage of sonographers. Listen here at 2:56
https://t.co/WF3UPndItF

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

I spoke to @Medicalrepublic about the need for sonographer regulation in Australia. Read the article here #supportingsonographers https://t.co/MAZlGg1Myh

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

Endometriosis is notoriously hard to detect during ultrasound. Exciting new Australian research has found that with the help of AI and training, specialist sonographers could be the key to reducing invasive endometriosis surgery
https://t.co/UFXV9F75gj

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

WHO reports a projected shortfall of 10million health workers worldwide between 2023-2030. Sonographers have been on the Australian National Skills Shortage list for the last 10yrs. Building a sustainable workforce will increase #patientaccess to comprehensive ultrasound services

[ASA @asasonography]

Everyone must have access to the health services they need, when and where they need. Our goal is to establish sustainable future workforce and clinical placement pathways, to increase #patientaccess to sonographer-performed ultrasound #healthforAll

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

ASA is advocating for sonographer regulation to ensure patients are not put at unnecessary risk. Sonographer regulation means Australian sonographers will have enforceable standards of practice to measure the quality of their ultrasound examinations. More: https://t.co/GYswcpPLXu

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

I went on the radio today for ABC Western Queensland Local News to discuss the need for sonographer regulation in Australia https://t.co/ouga3Iu3kw

#supportingsonographers #patientsafety #quality

[ASA @asasonography]

"That can be quite challenging for something like AI where it's not reproducible" - hear ASA CEO @ceoasa explain why the role of the human sonographer would not be replaced by AI
https://t.co/0JfRgLfUTJ

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

A national shortage of sonographers is increasing their demand. Following recent industry consultations, the ASA will produce a report with recommendations to address the sonographer workforce shortage so that patients have timely access to quality ultrasounds

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

In remote communities, AI can assist and support healthcare workers for better outcomes for their patients. This will not replace the role of human sonographers who are able to investigate further if they see a problem https://t.co/mfaoo3MWSr

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

Sonography journal published "Burnout in the sonographic environment: The identification and exploration of the causes of sonographer burnout and strategies for prevention and control" identified two main themes causing burnout, adverse news and workload
https://t.co/BButTv6cD0

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

During COVID-19, 70 percent of healthcare workers, incl #sonographers, experienced burnout. This important research undertaken by @UNSW aims to identify and categorise burnout so we are better able to recognise it https://t.co/fsoCNjiZsN

[Tony Coles @ceoasa]

We welcome the Govt's plan to fund healthcare programs across Indo-Pacific to increase access to healthcare + support the resilience of health systems in the region. A healthier world through sonographer expertise – ASA’s Vision @RABchat https://t.co/bhBll99UzF