Chapter 4.1 European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging certification standards in cardiac CT
Andrea Baggiano
Teaching points
Competency levels
Level 2 and 3 prerequisites
The applying candidate must:
• have sat and passed the European cardiac CT exam;
• have completed the training and competency for levels 2 or 3, or have completed a comparable certification within an internationally recognized certification programme;
European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging cardiac CT core syllabus
General standards of training
All trainees, irrespective of their subspecialty and level of competency, must:
• know the indications and contraindications for appropriate cardiac CT patient referral;
• display and interpret cardiac CT images in the clinical context;
• be aware of the side effects of contrast media and radiation risks to patients and personnel.
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