Nuclear Cardiology Today: Clinical Innovations and Practice Integration
Nuclear Cardiology Today: Clinical Innovations and Practice Integration
April 13 – 15, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
Online registration for this course is now closed. On-site registration will be available as space allows.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to review the clinical and business issues facing imaging professionals, specifically those who are currently in an office-based setting or have recently integrated with a hospital.
Target Audience
All physicians and technologists practicing nuclear cardiology are encouraged to attend this program.
Program Objectives
The primary objectives of the course are to enable participants to:
- Describe methods to reduce radiation dose to patients undergoing cardiac imaging tests
- Recognize the proper application of the ACC/ASNC Appropriate Use Criteria across a variety of patients
- Review the advantages and disadvantages of hospital integration
- Employ optimal methodology to interpret and report nuclear cardiology studies
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of imaging procedures and how to incorporate these into clinical practice
- Review and improve interpretation skills in standard and emerging technologies in nuclear cardiology
- Describe the basic physiological approach to stress perfusion imaging, including the use of new pharmacologic stress agents
- Discuss the recent changes in coding and reimbursement for nuclear cardiology studies
Accreditation and Continuing Education Credit
Physicians: The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Technologists: The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology is a recognized provider of continuing education credit for technologists. ASNC’s Continuing Education (ACE) credit is accepted by the NMTCB and ARRT.
This course has been approved for a maximum of 14.5 ACE credits for Technologists.
Registration Fees
| Registration Fees | Early Bird Registration Register by March 9, 2012 |
Advanced Registration Register between March 10 and April 6, 2012 |
On-Site Registration Space Permitting |
| ASNC Physician Member | $465 | $565 | $615 |
| ASNC Technologist Member | $325 | $425 | $475 |
| Physician Non-Member* | $695 | $795 | $845 |
| Technologist Non-Member* | $400 | $500 | $550 |
*Not an ASNC member? The cost of ASNC membership is the difference between the member and non-member registration fee! Join today and take advantage of the many benefits ASNC membership offers.
Course Materials
ASNC is pleased to provide online electronic access to all syllabus materials at no additional charge to attendees. This full-size, full-color set of slides is available for your review approximately two weeks prior to the course. All registered attendees will receive an email with instructions on how to access the syllabus. Attendees may download the syllabus prior to the course and are encouraged to bring their laptop in order to access the syllabus during the course. If an attendee prefers a printed syllabus, they can print it from the online version or pre-order one from ASNC for an additional fee. Attendees who choose to purchase a printed syllabus will also have access to the electronic syllabus. Each participant is asked to select their syllabus preference during the registration process. Pre-ordered syllabi will be available for pick-up on site.
- Electronic Syllabus Only ($0): Attendees who select the electronic syllabus option will be responsible for downloading the presentations or printing the presentations prior to the course. ASNC will not provide printed syllabi to attendees unless the printed option was selected during registration.
- Black-and-White Printed Syllabus Plus Electronic Syllabus ($60) – Attendees who choose to purchase a printed syllabus also have access to the electronic syllabus. The syllabus will consist of two black-and-white slides per page.
- Color Printed Syllabus Plus Electronic Syllabus ($225) – Attendees who choose to purchase a printed syllabus also have access to the electronic syllabus. The syllabus will consist of two color slides per page.
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations received by March 9, 2012 will be eligible for a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Between March 10, 2012 and April 6, 2012, a $75 administrative fee will apply. No refunds will be given for no-shows. In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology will refund the registration fee, in full, but is not responsible for any hotel or travel costs you may incur.
Acknowledgment of Corporate Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
