ASNC to hold nuclear cardiology board exam preparation course July 2014

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The program will take place in Chicago. Physicians preparing for (re)certification in nuclear cardiology, or physicians interested in a broad review in nuclear cardiology topics are encouraged to attend.

Bethesda, MD (June 3, 2014) The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) will be offering a
Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Preparation Course from July 11-13 at the Intercontinental Hotel Chicago O'hare in Rosemont, Ill.

The goal of this board review course is to prepare participants for the certification and re-certification exam in nuclear cardiology. The program will increase attendees knowledge and competence to treat patients with the appropriate cardiac nuclear imaging procedures.

This educational event is designed for physicians preparing for the certification or re-certification exam in nuclear cardiology, as well as physicians interested in a broad review in nuclear cardiology topics.

To register, click here.
To view the agenda, click here.

Course objectives will enable participants to:
Appraise knowledge of physics and instrumentation associated with nuclear imaging
Outline the rationale for stress perfusion imaging and the use of new pharmacologic tracers
Select patients for nuclear cardiology procedures based on Appropriate Use Criteria
Describe radiation reduction methods in nuclear cardiology, including instrumentation, software and lower radiation imaging protocols
Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of other nuclear cardiac imaging procedures and how they can be most effectively incorporated
Describe the role of multimodality imaging to enhance patient care
Review and improve interpretation skills in standard and emerging technologies in nuclear cardiology
The course is designed as an interactive format with panel discussions with renowned nuclear cardiology faculty. For more information please visit
http://www.asnc.org/boardprep

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About ASNC
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology is the leader in education, advocacy, and quality in cardiovascular imaging, with more than 4,500 members worldwide. ASNC provides its members with a variety of continuing education programs related to nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular computed tomography (CT), promotes accreditation and certification in nuclear cardiology, establishes standards and guidelines for training and practice, and serves as a representative in health policy and the principal advocacy voice for professionals in the field. For the ASNC fact sheet, click here. To visit the website, visit: http://www.asnc.org.

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