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Pre-Meeting Programs

ASNC will offer three pre-meeting programs in conjunction with ASNC2006.  Registration for this meeting is now closed.  No on-site registration will be accepted. 

Board Exam Preparation Review Course
Sept. 6, 2006, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sept. 7, 2006, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Faculty and Planning Committee

Program

Purpose
The purpose of this program is to prepare cardiologists and radiologists for board examinations in nuclear cardiology. 

Objectives
The primary objectives of the Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Preparation Course are to enable participants to:

  • Appraise knowledge of physics and instrumentation associated with nuclear imaging
  • Understand image acquisition, processing including artifacts
  • Assess skills in the basic statistics necessary for interpretation of nuclear literature
  • Discuss the use of nuclear imaging in assessment of viability
  • Interpret perfusion imaging in the assessment, diagnosis and response to therapy in CAD patients and special populations
  • The program is intended to serve as an exam preparation tool; it does not offer extensive training or certification in the field

Accreditation
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

CME Credit
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration Fees
The registration fee for this program is $570 for members and $670 for non-members if registered by July 14 and $670 for members and $770 for non-members if registered between July 15 and August 18.  There is an additional $50 fee for on-site registrations (space permitting).  Payment must accompany your registration.  You will receive confirmation of your registration via e-mail.  Registration fees include program syllabus, materials, continental breakfasts, lunches and refreshments.

Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations received by July 14 will be eligible for a full refund less a $50 administrative fee.  For cancellations made between July 15 and September 5, a $75 administrative fee will apply.  No refunds will be given for cancellations or no-shows after September 5.


ASNC will offer three pre-meeting programs in conjunction with ASNC2006.  Click here to register for these meetings using the ASNC2006 registration form.

Getting to Know Cardiac CT:  Workshop for the Technologist
Sept. 7, 2006, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 

CE Credit
This course has been approved for 6.75 V.O.I.C.E. credits.

Faculty
Click here for a list of program faculty. 

Program

10:00 am â€""" 0:30 am Overview of Clinical Indications
10:30 am — 11:15 am Physics and Instrumentation
11:15 am — 11:30 am Break
11:30 am — 12:00 pm Radiation Dosimetry and Safety
12:00 pm — 12:45 pm Patient Prep and Contrast Administration
12:45 pm — 1:45 pm Lunch & Case Presentations
1:45 pm — 2:30 pm Acquisition and Processing Parameters for CTA
2:30 pm — 3:15 pm Display and Interpretation
3:15 pm — 3:45 pm Handling of Non-Cardiac Findings
3:45 pm — 4:00 pm Break
4:00 pm — 4:30 pm Artifacts
4:30 pm — 5:00 pm

Where Are We With Certification and Credentialing?


Registration Fees
The registration fee for this program is $150 for members and $200 for non-members if registered by July 14 and $200 for members and $250 for non-members if registered after July 14.  Payment must accompany your registration.  You will receive confirmation of your registration via e-mail.  Registration fees include program syllabus materials and refreshments.

Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations received by July 14 will be eligible for a full refund less a $50 administrative fee.  For cancellations made between July 15 and September 6, a $75 administrative fee will apply.  No refunds will be given for cancellations or no-shows after September 6.


ASNC will offer three pre-meeting programs in conjunction with ASNC2006.  Click here to register for these meetings using the ASNC2006 registration form.

Coding Nuclear Cardiology Correctly
Sept. 7, 2006, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This seminar focuses on how reimbursement is effected by (1) current CPT and HCPCS coding and (2) Medicare payment policies.  The faculty concentrates on the interpretation and application of the latest in CPT and Medicare for 2006, including the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) in your office and hospital, the Ambulatory Payment Classification (HOPPS) in your hospital outpatient practice, and the Correct Coding Initiative.  Attendees will gain the information required to ensure that billing systems are correct and current for 2006.  Attendees will also learn what the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services propose for 2007 that affects nuclear cardiology codes and payment policies.  This seminar is geared for anyone in a nuclear medicine practice who is interested and responsible for nuclear cardiology reimbursement.

Target Audience
Physicians, technologists, administrative staff and other individuals responsible for the proper coding of nuclear cardiology procedures.

Registration Fees
The registration fee for this program is $100 for members and $250 for non-members if registered by July 14 and $250 for members and $300 for non-members if registered after July 14.  Payment must accompany your registration.  You will receive confirmation of your registration via e-mail.  Registration fees include program syllabus materials and refreshments.

Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations received by July 14 will be eligible for a full refund less a $50 administrative fee.  For cancellations made between July 15 and September 6, a $75 administrative fee will apply.  No refunds will be given for cancellations or no-shows after September 6.  


American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
4550 Montgomery Ave.
Suite 780 North
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: 301-215-7575, Fax: 301-215-7113
Email: info@asnc.org