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Cardiac CTA: Beyond the Basics
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Important to Note: The material in this course is a portion of the material covered in our 7-day 'Cardiac CTA: Complete Level 2 Certification' course. Therefore, it is suggested that physicians take this 2-day course only if: 1) they do not need the complete L2 course, OR 2) if they are seeking a CT refresher course.
This course is designed for cardiologists and radiologists who are ready to start interpreting cardiac CT studies and/or are looking for a refresher cardiac CT course. Through a graduated presentation over 100 cases, the attendee will gain the confidence needed to begin using this new modality in daily practice. Course objectives summary:
- Define and discuss the basic principles of CT
- Discuss CT technology: EBT vs. MDCT
- Discuss methods of selection for contrast mediums
- Review CT lab requirements
- Examine clinical indications for Cardiac CT
- Discuss techniques of MDCT: protocols and patient preparation
- Define and discuss coronary calcium scoring
- Discuss clinical decision approach to interpretation and reporting
- Will have reviewed 100 cardiac CTA cases (contrast and non-contrast)
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Course Location, Instructor & Credits
Location: Nashville, TN (Airport: BNA)
Instructor: Tracy Q. Callister, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Contact Hours: 15
Total CME Credits: 15 (Provided by Medical Education Resources, Inc.)
Purchasing Options
Please choose which course date you would like to attend by scrolling below and adding the desired course date to your shopping cart.
After your purchase is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with additional information about the course (e.g. times, hotel accomodations, contact information, etc). Please make sure to bring a copy of this confirmation email with you to the course. We appreciate your cooperation.
Note: ALL dates below are for the same course. However, due to classroom facility availability, some course dates require three days instead of two. Three day courses do not cover additional material. Rather, they have two half days and one full day, instead of two full days. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.
Level 2 Certification
In cooperation with Tennessee Heart & Vascular Institute, this course offers credit towards 'Level 2' certification requirements. Attendees of this course will receive a signed letter stating that they have met a portion of their 'Level 2' certification requirements.
Attendees seeking full Level 2 certification should consider the 'Cardiac CTA: Complete Level 2 Certification' course also offered through Dr. Know.
Physician Accreditation
Medical Education Resources is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Medical Education Resources designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date: 09.26.2009 - 09.27.2009 (2 full days)
Price: $2,000.00
SKU: COURSE-CT-BYB2
Seats Remaining: 8
Date: 10.11.2008 - 10.12.2008 (2 full days)
Price: $2,000.00
SKU: COURSE-CT-BYB2
Seats Remaining: 0
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