Relationship between previous training and experience and results of the certification examination in cardiovascular computed tomography.

Authors :: Taylor AJ
Patrick J
Abbara S
Berman DS
Halliburton SS
Hines JL
Hodgson JM
Lesser JR
Wann LS
Williams KA
Ziffer JA
Lennon LJ
Edgerton DM
Cerqueira MD
Source :: JACC. Cardiovascular imaging [JACC Cardiovasc Imaging] 2010 Sep; Vol. 3 (9), pp. 976-80.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: Examinees of the first Certifying Examination in Cardiovascular Computed Tomography were surveyed regarding their training and experience in cardiac computed tomography. The results support the current training pathways within the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association competency criteria that include either experience-based or formal training program in cardiovascular computed tomography. Increased duration in clinical practice, the number of scans clinically interpreted in practice, and level 3 competency were associated with higher passing rates.<br /> (Copyright © 2010 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: American Heart Association
Cardiology standards
Education, Medical, Continuing standards
Humans
Nuclear Medicine standards
Societies, Medical
United States
Cardiology education
Cardiovascular Diseases diagnosis
Certification standards
Clinical Competence standards
Nuclear Medicine education
Tomography, X-Ray Computed standards

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