SCCT: CTA Academy

New! SCCT CTA EXPERT Academy 2013

Hands-on Refresher in Coronary CT Angiography Interpretation for Experienced Readers

Course Directors:
Stephan Achenbach, MD, FSCCT and
John R. Lesser, MD, FSCCT

This intensive two-day training course with internationally acclaimed faculty is targeted towards experienced interpreters of coronary CT angiography. The intent of this course is to improve interpretation skills of difficult cases through direct comparison of CT data sets and invasive coronary angiography. Fifty (50) data sets have been selected for representation of typical and unusual forms of coronary pathology, hard-to-recognize artifacts and typical pitfalls in a didactic manner.

For very expert readers, the course will provide a unique opportunity to "re-calibrate" stenosis assessment, refresh the knowledge of unusual findings, and discuss interpretation strategies with top clinical experts.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be better able to:

Recognize coronary artery stenosis and assess the severity of complex coronary artery lesions in computed tomography coronary angiography

Differentiate coronary stenosis from artifacts in coronary CTA

Give examples of unusual variants of cardiac and coronary anatomy and pathology

SCCT CTA Intermediate and Advanced Academy 2013

Hands-on Training in Coronary CT Angiography Interpretation for Intermediate and Advanced Users

Course Director:
Tony DeFrance, MD, FSCCT

This intensive two-day training course with expert faculty provides a unique opportunity to improve your cardiovascular CT reading skills through personal hands-on training on workstations with immediate feedback for every case. This course is directed towards cardiologists, radiologists, and other physicians with basic prior knowledge and especially those with clinical experience in CT interpretation.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be better able to:

Implement the post-processing of computed tomography coronary angiography datasets

Recognize typical and complex coronary artery stenosis in computed tomography coronary angiography

Detect artifacts in computed tomography coronary angiography

Accreditation Statement

Physicians
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SCCT Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, as a Society accredited by the ACCME, to adhere to the ACCME Accreditation Criteria; the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support: Standards to Ensure Independence in CME Activities; the ACCME Policies and Definitions; and American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) and credit system as well as other regulations and laws as they relate to the provision of CME. SCCT requires everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. This is required during the planning process to ensure resolution of any identified conflicts well in advance of the educational activity. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount, occurring within the past 12 months, including financial relationships of a spouse or life partner, which could create a conflict of interest. SCCT discloses support of the educational activity through grants or in-kind support, as well as the discussion of unlabeled or unapproved use of any drug, device or procedure prior to the educational activity.

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography presents this activity for educational purposes only and does not endorse any product, content of presentation or exhibit. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine.

Registration

Cancellation Policy: Due to popular demand and limited space, all cancellations must be sent to SCCT Headquarters in writing (email is accepted) and refunds will be made by check. A full refund, less a $750 cancellation fee will be made for cancellations 4 weeks prior to the CTA Academy. No refunds will be made for cancellations less than 4 weeks prior to the CTA Academy.

2013 Schedule of Training Courses

Title:	SCCT CTA Academy 2013
Date:	Wednesday - Thursday, July 10 - 11, 2013
Location:	Montréal, Canada – Palais des congrès de Montréal
Course Director:	Tony DeFrance, MD, FSCCT
This activity is supported in-part by an educational grant and in-kind support from:
Registration:	Please click here.
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Title:	NEW! SCCT CTA Expert Academy 2013: Hands-on Refresher in Coronary CT Angiography Interpretation for Experienced Readers
Date:	Wednesday - Thursday, July 10 - 11, 2013
Location:	Montréal, Canada – Palais des congrès de Montréal
Course Directors:	Stephan Achenbach, MD, FSCCT and John R. Lesser, MD, FSCCT
This activity is supported in-part by an educational grant and in-kind support from:
Registration:	SOLD OUT
Agenda:	Please click here.

Title:	SCCT CTA Academy 2013
Date:	Saturday - Sunday, September 21 - 22, 2013
Location:	Washington, DC — Embassy Suites Hotel Crystal City
Course Director:	Wm. Guy Weigold, MD, FSCCT
This activity is supported in-part by an educational grant and in-kind support from:
Registration:	Coming Soon
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