Sonographers with qualifications obtained outside Australia who wish to work in Australia
All Sonographers with qualifications obtained outside Australia must have their qualifications and experience assessed by the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) before applying for entry onto ASAR. Sonographers who are issued with a Certificate of Recognition from ASMIRT may then apply for entry onto ASAR under Category 1B below.
NEW APPLICATIONS ONLY - Apply below to become an Accredited Medical Sonographer
Currently on the ASAR registry? Renewal fees are paid via your profile.
Previously been on the ASAR Register but been removed at some stage? See Removal from and Return to the Registry page for more details on how to reactivate.
If you are unable to determine the best course of action, please do not re-apply, contact the ASAR office via registry@asar.com.au before proceeding further. Do not use these online forms to pay renewal fees or you will be creating a duplicate account.
To remain on the Register, an Accredited Sonographer MUST satisfy the ASAR CPD requirements and pay the prescribed annual fee. Check your 'My Profile' section for more renewal fees. If you you have any issues logging into your account, please contact registry@asar.com.au
Category 1A – Accredited Qualification
To be eligible for admission under category 1A the applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an Australian / New Zealand Citizen, or a Permanent Resident of Australia, and
- Must hold an ASAR accredited qualification in medical ultrasound, or hold a qualification from a legacy or previously accredited program of study in medical ultrasound subject to their enrolment in that program having commenced during a period of full accreditation for that course.
Applicants with 40% or more of their clinical experience offshore during the course of their study will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
If the qualification was obtained more than 3 years ago, applicants need to have been active for an equivalent of 1 year part-time/6 months full-time in clinical ultrasound practice in the last 3 years. If otherwise, applicants need to comply with ASAR’s return to clinical practice policy.
Apply online - New applications only! If you are a student upgrading to qualified, please complete the Change of status form.Category 1B – Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) Certificate of Recognition in Ultrasound
To be eligible for admission under category 1B the applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an Australian / New Zealand Citizen, or a Permanent Resident of Australia, or hold a valid Australian working visa, and
- Must hold an ASMIRT Certificate of Recognition in Ultrasound
Renewal each year for applicants with a valid working visa is dependent upon presenting ASAR with proof of a valid work visa for that year.
If the ASMIRT certificate was obtained more than 3 years ago, applicants need to have been active for an equivalent of 1 year part-time/6 months full-time in clinical ultrasound practice in the last 3 years. If otherwise, applicants need to comply with ASAR’s return to clinical practice policy.
This category is suitable for applicants who: hold a temporary visa and wish to obtain employment in Australia, hold overseas qualifications and wish to obtain employment in Australia, are temporary residents and have obtained an ASAR accredited qualification and wish to obtain employment in Australia.
Apply online - New applications only! If you are a student upgrading to qualified, please complete the Change of status form.