Published April 03, 2014
The University of Louisiana at Monroe Department of Radiologic Technology hosted the
Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT) 2014 Mid-Winter Seminar March
20-21.
Approximately 250 radiologic technologists and student technologists attended the
two-day seminar, which consisted of business meetings, continuing education meetings,
and student competitions.
Meeting chair Jennifer Michael of ULM’s Department of Radiologic Technology, coordinated
the meeting’s events and speaker arrangements.
“The conference went great and there was tremendous support from all of the faculty
and students here at ULM,” said Michael. “The speakers were well informed and covered
a variety of pertinent topics during each of the lectures. Many thanks to all those
involved.”
Students attended general education and review lectures, as well as the LSRT Student
Advisory Council meeting, student bee competitions, and student social event.
Radiologic technology junior Skyler Ferrell of Mer Rouge was elected Chair of the
LSRT Student Advisory Council, and junior Kristyn Newman of Winnsboro was elected
Vice Chair of the LSRT Student Advisory Council.
In the state student bee competition, junior Nicole Payton of Monroe placed first
in the junior division, and senior Tracy Mulhearn of West Monroe placed third in the
senior division.
Several ULM faculty members presented lectures at the seminar. Speakers included,
Andy Allen from the Department of Radiologic Technology, who presented “Review of
Patient Care;” LSRT Chairman of the Board Brett Bennett from the Department of Radiologic
Technology, who presented “Equipment Maintenance and Operation;” Patti Calk, associate
director of the School of Health Professions, who presented “Common Disorders: Functional
Impairments and Precautions;” and Lacy Davis from the Department of Radiologic Technology
who presented “From Myth to Medicine.”
Judith Hughes from the School of Nursing presented “Therapeutic Communication,” and
Amy Kincannon from the School of Nursing presented “Healthcare Associated Infections.”
