Cardiologists, radiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and other physicians interested in gaining credentialing and competency in CCTA scanning and interpretation.
This comprehensive course is designed for beginner, novice and advanced readers who will enjoy hands-on learning on single operator 3-D workstations. The course is ideal for those desiring didactic teaching on dose modulation, low dose scanning, low volume contrast protocols, scanner set-up, ECG editing and scan rescue techniques. The attendee will use the best reconstruction methods and benefit from our integrated lecture format. Cases are approved by the Society for Cardiac Computed Tomography (SCCT) and apply toward the Level II requirements for live case experience.
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 This course will provide attendees with the training needed to become an accomplished, confident and independent CCTA reader able to formulate an appropriate CT exam set-up. At the end of this course, attendees will be able to: - Apply appropriate patient selection and scanner setup
- Recognize radiation dose reduction techniques
- Differentiate artifacts from true pathology
- Demonstrate how to accurately and succinctly
report findings
The CCTA course is designed to provide clinically orientated, hands-on observation and workstation review for a minimum of 50 cases: 25 Category A "Live Cases" and 25 Category A1 Live Video Cases. All are applicable toward Level II and Level III credentialing requirements outlined by the SCCT. This course is endorsed by the SCCT and live cases are selected to emphasize appropriate patient selection for CCTA, as well as to illustrate the totality of scanning, reporting and management of clinical issues. The cases will draw from a wide spectrum of studies emphasizing the range of findings encountered in a typical hospital implementation of a CCTA service line. The topics for core knowledge in CCTA are integrated into the lecture and hands-on format.
Cardiac CTA Two-Day Course Agenda (PDF | 36 KB)
CCTA Two-Day Training Course Flyer (PDF | 1.14 MB)
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|  The course is led by highly experienced Level III certified instructors Roger Bies, M.D., F.A.C.C., and Carter Newton, M.D., F.A.C.C., who have trained more than 1,300 cardiologists and radiologist in CCTA.  Catholic Healthcare West - East Valley Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) is accredited by the Arizona Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The OCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
January 20 - 21, 2012, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
April 20 - 21, 2012, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
July 20 - 21, 2012, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
 The cost for the two-day course is $2,250. CHW employees will receive a 10% discount.  Chandler Regional Medical Center
475 South Dobson Road, Chandler, Arizona, 85224
Lower Level Conference Rooms 1 & 2  Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information, or to register for the course, please visit www.chandlerregional.org/ccta or call 480.728.9985. |
