Task Force 5: training in nuclear cardiology: endorsed by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. administration/standards

摘要

The recommendations of this Joint Task Force, made up of representatives of the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), have been approved by the governing bodies of the ACCF and the ASNC in January 2006.Nuclear cardiology (Table 1) provides important diagnostic and prognostic information that is an essential part of the knowledge base required of the well-trained cardiologist for optimal management of the cardiovascular patient. Training of fellows in nuclear cardiology is divided into three levels:1. General (Level 1, 2 months): makes trainee conversant with the field of nuclear cardiology for application in general clinical management of cardiovascular patients.2. Specialized (Level 2, 4 to 6 months): provides trainee with special expertise to practice clinical nuclear cardiology.3. Advanced (Level 3, 1 year): provides advanced training sufficient to pursue an academic career or direct a nuclear cardiology laboratory.