THE GHANA SOCIETY OF RADIOGRAPHERS, GSR
The Ghana Society of Radiographers is the sole umbrella professional body for all certified radiographers (diagnostic, therapy and sonographers) in Ghana.
It was established in 1986 in accordance with the Professional Bodies Regulatory Decree, NRCD 143 of 1973.
It is a member of the Ghana Federation of Allied Health Professions (GFAHP) and the International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists (ISRRT). It currently has about 300 registered members.
Our Vision
The vision of the Ghana Society of Radiographers is to foster professional growth and to improve the standards of delivery and practice of radiographers by promoting leadership and by expanding a body of knowledge through education and research.
Our Mission
Promoting quality health in Ghana through Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy practice
The Ghana Society has the vision of becoming a body that positively influences decisions on radiography in the healthcare delivery in the country. The Society therefore has the following as its Vision statements:
- to uphold and maintain the dignity of radiography practice in Ghana,
- to maintain the highest standards of clinical practice, professionalism and discipline in medical imaging and radiation therapy practice in Ghana,
- to promote and support radiography education and research,
- to collaborate with health agencies and stakeholders and
- to collaborate with similar and other health professional bodies both locally and internationally
Objectives of the GSR
The primary object of the Ghana Society of Radiographers (GSR) is to concern itself with all matters affecting the radiography profession in Ghana. The Society therefore has the following as its objectives:
- To excel in the provision of best patient care by supporting radiographers to appraise evidence and implement best practice
- To encourage all radiographers to
- maintain highest professional standards of clinical practice, discipline and etiquette in radiography
- defend, uphold and maintain the honor and dignity of the radiography profession
- To Promote and support education and research in radiography.
- To ensure good relations between GSR and other similar associations or stakeholders both in Ghana and abroad to augment the delivery of healthcare in Ghana.
- To create awareness of the science and benefits of radiography
- To act as an advisory body to its members, other associations; private and government institutions and the general public.
- To confer honor on deserving members