American College of Cardiology

Cardiac Computed Tomography Self-Assessment Program 2

Editor:  Allen J. Taylor, MD, FACC

Cardiac computed tomography (CCT) is a rapidly emerging technology allowing physicians to noninvasively identify patients with a broad range of cardiac pathology ranging from subclinical atherosclerosis and obstructive coronary artery disease to abnormalities of cardiovascular structure and function. In order to ensure that you have the tools you need to keep up with this change, the ACCF is pleased to offer you its latest self-assessment program, CCT-SAP 2. Developed by more than 40 world-renowned experts in the field, CCT-SAP 2 provides you with a wealth of expert opinion that is unmatched by any other single resource. Additionally, it meets COCATS Level 1 training requirements for the subject.


Features:           

What’s new in CCT-SAP 2?

• NEW comprehensive didactic material about cardiac CT, including:
  • Training Certification & Reimbursement
  • CT Calcium Protocols & Quantification
  • Management of Noncontrast CT Findings
  • Noncalcified Plaque Quantification & Management
  • CT Protocols for CHD
  • Atrial Anatomy & Function
  • Infarcts & Viability
  • Cardiac CT & Atrial Fibrillation
• Improved user interface requiring fewer clicks to get to content.
• More than 65 case studies including 17 brand new cases – more than enough to help you meet COCATS Level 1 training requirementsHundreds of expertly processed clinical images.
• A panel of more than 40 expert authors.
• Dozens of multiple-choice self-assessment questions.
• Convenient online and CD-ROM formats.
• Up to 34.75 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit.

Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this program, purchasers should be able to:

• Explain the fundamental physical and technical principles used to acquire cardiac CT images.
• Appropriately use cardiac CT for assessing calcified and noncalcified atherosclerosis, and CABG stenosis.
• Use CCT for the study of ventricular morphology and function in appropriate circumstances.
• Appropriately use CCT for the diagnosis of congenital heart disease.
• Explain the application of CCT in nuclear/CT fusion imaging, and electrophysiology.
• Discuss the merits of CCT relative to other imaging modalities in the assessment of the cardiovascular system.
• Identify common noncardiac CT pathology.

Target Audience
This program is intended for all professionals involved in the field of cardiac CT.

CME Credit
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 34.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Although offering the CME credit noted above, CCT-SAP 2 does not provide extensive training or offer certification in the field of cardiology.

Date of Release
December 2009

Term of Approval/Date of CME Expiration
December 2011

Please note that the online version of this product will be available online only through the term of approval noted above.

Hardware/Software Requirements
CCT-SAP 2 is optimized for use with Windows and Internet Explorer (version 6).

Supporting Programs
Some portions of the product may require the Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader or Windows Media Player.

60-Day Risk-Free Return Policy
ACC guarantees its educational products. If you are dissatisfied with your product within 60 days of purchase, you may return the product at your expense. Please contact our Resource Center (toll-free 800-253-4636, x5603; direct dial 202-375-6000, x5603; email resource@acc.org) for return instructions. Please note that if you have already claimed CME, CE and/or MOC credit for the product, you will not be eligible for a refund.