Journal of the American College of Cardiology
ACCF/AHA Clinical Competence Statement on Cardiac Imaging With Computed Tomography and Magnetic ResonanceA Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association/American College of Physicians Task Force on Clinical Competence and Training
Matthew J. Budoff, Mylan C. Cohen, Mario J. Garcia, John McB. Hodgson, W. Gregory Hundley, Joao A.C. Lima, Warren J. Manning, Gerald M. Pohost, Paolo M. Raggi, George P. Rodgers, John A. Rumberger, Allen J. Taylor, Mark A. Creager, John W. Hirshfeld Jr, Beverly H. Lorell, Geno Merli, George P. Rodgers, Cynthia M. Tracy and Howard H. Weitz
Table 6
Table 6
Requirements for CMR Study Performance and Interpretation to Achieve Level 1, 2, and 3 Training
| Cumulative Duration of Training | Minimum Total Number of Mentored Examinations Performed | Minimum Number of Mentored Examinations Interpreted | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 1 month | — | 50† |
| Level 2 | 3 months⁎ | 50 | 150† |
| Level 3 | 1 year⁎ | 100 | 300† |
↵⁎ This represents cumulative time spent interpreting, performing, and learning about CMR, and need not be a consecutive block of time, but at least 50% of the time should represent supervised laboratory experience. This can include time spent at educational courses on the topic. Training time is defined as a minimum of 35 h/week.
↵† The caseload recommendations may include studies from an established teaching file, previous CMR cases, and electronic/on-line CME.
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