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Show Organizations of Interest to Women 277 tional therapy, to advance standards of education and training in this field, to conduct a national registration a registry of quali maintain to examination, fied occupational in other and to actlvittes theraplsts, advantageoUS 5,387. Registrants: 6,568. primarily women.) American Physical Founded 1921. engage promote research, profession and its members. Membership: (Not restricted to women, hut mem,bers'hip is to to the Therapy Association, 1790 Broadway, New York, N.Y., 10019. The object of this organization is to foster the development and improvement of physical therapy service and physical therapy education through the coordinated action of physical therapists, allied professional citizens, agencies, and school's so that the physical therapy needs of the people will be met. Membership: 10,035. (Approximately 75 percent are women. ) In 'addition, there are 1,100 student members. groups, American SOciety of Medical Technologists, c/o Rose Matthaei, Executive Sec .retary, Suite 25, Hermann Professional Building, Houston, Tex., 77025. Founded 1933. Its purpose is to promote higher standards in clinical labora tory methods and research, and to raise the status' of those specializing in medical laboratory technique. Membership: 9,000. (Not restricted to women, but membership is primarily women.) American Society of Radiologic Technologists, c/o Genevieve J. Eilert, Executive Secretary, 537 South Main Street, Fond du Lac, Wis., 54935. Founded 1920. Its purpose is to promote the science and art of radiography and to assist in establishing approved 'standard's of training and recognized qualifications for those engaged in technical work in radiological departments. 12,631. Membership : (Not restricted to women, but membership about 70 percent women.) American Speech and Hearing Association; 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW., Washington, D.C., 20006. Founded 1925. Its purposes are to encourage basic scientific study of the processes of individual human speech and hearing, to promote investigation of speech and hearing disorders, and to foster improve ment of therapeutic procedures with such disorders; to stimulate exchange of information among persons thus engaged and to disseminate such information. Membership, including associates: 11,300. (Not restricted to women.) A88ocia,tion of American Women Dentiets, c/o Dr. Dollie R. Woodul, 6115 La V'ista Drive, Dallas, Tex., 75214. Founded 1921. Objectives ,are to promote good fellowship and cooperation among its members and to aid in the advance ment of women in dentistry. Membership: Approximately 300. Nauona; Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Ino., 475 River 'side Drive, New York, N.Y., 10027. Organized 1941. Its major purpose is to promote practical nurse education, It conducts an accrediting program for schools of practical nursing; sponsors workshops, institutes, and summer school sessions; offers consultation services; and publishes a monthly maga zine, manuals, and other educational literature. Memibership: 1,844 individ ual and 'sustaining members; 21,909 State associations (per capita) ; 37 group (Not restricted to members : and 2,009 students enrolle'd as future members. women, but membership is primarily women.) Nationa,l Association of Social Workers, 2 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y., 10006. Established October 1, 1955. Its purpose is to improve the quality of social ' |
