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EACVI Cardiac CT Certification Grandparenting Scheme

A grandparenting scheme will be offered for individuals already practicing CCT and wishing to achieve Level 3 certification.

The grandparenting route will require a combination of clinical experience and either evidence of education and proven research record within the field of CCT. The examination board will also accept a combination of research and education.

The grandparenting scheme is closed since 04th September 2019. 



 

Process

The grandparenting process consists of the following steps:

  • Step 1: Initiate your request by clicking on the registration button
  • Step 2: Submit your confirmation letter* on the dedicated platform. 
  • Step 3: After submission, your application will be reviewed by a review panel who will evaluate your eligibility to receive CCT Level 3 Certification. 
  • Step 4: you will receive your results by email. In case of success, you will also receive your Level 3 Certificate. 

The decision of the Certification review panel with regard to grandparenting is final. There is no appeal process. 

* Please note that the board reserves the right to request all documentation proving what has been stated in the letter (proof of CME, certificate of a medical degree, certificate of specialization, presentation, publications...).

Requirements

The grandparenting route will require a combination of clinical experience and either evidence of education and proven research record within the field of CCT. The examination board will also accept a combination of research and education.

Individuals wishing to apply under this scheme must demonstrate the following:

  • Clinical experience: 5 years or more practice of CCT. Including the performance of greater than 1,000 cases in this area. 
  • CME (Continuing Medical Education): 15 h/year average CME over the period of practice.
  • Either

Education: Presentation of 3 or more invited talks at CME-accredited international conferences; or EACVI/SCCT or national society endorsed courses in the field of CCT.

or

Research: Publication of 5 or more (first or last author) original research articles in peer-reviewed journals in the field of CCT.

or

A combination of 5 presentations and publications total that satisfy the criteria outlined in Education or Research.