SCMR CMR Board Exam Review Course 2024

CMR Board Exam Review Course 2024

Learning Needs:

1. Comprehensive Knowledge of CMR Studies: Practitioners need training to develop a comprehensive understanding of CMR studies, including the principles of CMR imaging, patient preparation techniques, and the ability to select appropriate protocols for different clinical scenarios.
2. Protocol Selection Skills: Physicians require training to enhance their ability to select and perform appropriate protocols for specific clinical scenarios. This includes understanding the criteria for selecting protocols based on patient characteristics and clinical indications.
3. Interpretation Skills: Practitioners need further training in interpreting normal and abnormal CMR exams. This includes understanding anatomy, function, and physiology related to CMR, as well as recognizing patterns indicative of various heart diseases and other conditions.
4. Post-Processing Skills: There is a need for training in supervising and performing post-processing tasks related to CMR exams. This training is essential for generating accurate and clinically relevant results.
5. Certification Preparation: Practitioners require preparation specifically for passing the CBCMR Exam. This preparation should focus on deepening their understanding of CMR imaging principles, protocol selection, image interpretation, and post-processing tasks.
6. Clinical Decision-Making Skills: Training should focus on developing skills related to using CMR imaging results for clinical decision-making. This includes understanding how to integrate CMR findings into patient management plans.
7. Continuing Education: Practitioners should engage in ongoing education to stay updated with advancements in CMR imaging technology, protocols, and interpretation techniques.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this meeting, participants will have improved competence and professional performance in their ability to:

1. Select and perform appropriate protocols for specific clinical scenarios.
2. Perform CMR exams.
3. Interpret normal and abnormal CMR exams: anatomy, function, and physiology.
4. Interpret ischemic and nonischemic heart disease CMR Exams
5. Interpret additional CMR exams including cardiac masses, congenital heart disease, and vascular disease.
6. Supervise and/or perform post processing tasks.

Day 2 – 21 April, 2024