Nuclear Cardiology Self-Assessment Program (NCKSAP)
The Nuclear Cardiology Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (NCKSAP) is designed for practitioners who are performing nuclear imaging studies and want to increase their competence for certification, recertification, or general practice improvement.
Each module has a total of 30 multiple-choice questions and includes an answer rationale and references designed to help you assess your knowledge in nuclear cardiology and is available OnDemand for you to access at your convenience.
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International Physician & Scientist (Member): $135.00
International Emerging Markets (Member): $55.00
International Emerging Markets (Member): $55.00
Trainee (Member): $55.00
Non-Physician (Member): $55.00
Non-Members: $225.00
How Can I Access the Modules?
These modules are available in the ASNC Education All-Access learning platform for purchase.
NCKSAP: Ventricular Function, 3rd edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires September 17, 2026
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and practical aspects of equilibrium radionuclide ventriculography in assessing left ventricular function
- Understand the role of gated SPECT and PET in coronary artery disease and non-ischemic cardiomyopathies
- Identify the implications of left ventricular function testing for clinical management
- Understand how arrhythmias can affect ECG gating
NCKSAP: Cardiac Amyloidosis, 1st Edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires February 28, 2026
Learning Objectives
- Describe cardiac amyloidosis subtypes and identify symptoms, associated clinical conditions, and typical non-nuclear imaging features.
- Identify appropriate clinical scenarios for the use of Tc99m-PYP/DPD/HMDP imaging in cardiac amyloidosis.
- Apply appropriate Tc99m-PYP/DPD/HMDP, I123-MIBG, and SPECT/PET amyloid binding tracer standardized imaging techniques to optimize assessment of cardiac amyloidosis.
- Interpret and communicate diagnostic and prognostic findings on Tc99m-PYP/DPD/HMDP, I123-MIBG, and SPECT/PET amyloid binding tracers in the assessment of cardiac amyloidosis.
NCKSAP: Radiation Safety, 3rd Edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires October 25, 2025
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the NRC requirements for radiation safety
- Describe how to maintain radiation measuring equipment
- Review radiation exposure levels for patients and occupational workers
- Discuss radiation emergency scenarios and appropriate response
NCKSAP: PET MPI, 1st Edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires August 11, 2025
Learning Objectives
NCKSAP: Risk Stratification, 3rd Edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires May 15, 2025
Learning Objectives
Expires August 11, 2025
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic physics of myocardial perfusion imaging with Positron Emission Tomography
- Understand the clinical applications of PET myocardial perfusion imaging patients with known and suspected coronary artery disease
- Understand the prognostic value of PET myocardial perfusion imaging
- Understand the diagnostic and prognostic value of hybrid PET-CT imaging
- Identify clinical scenarios in which PET imaging is preferred over SPECT imaging
- Understand the clinical applications of myocardial blood flow and myocardial flow reserve
NCKSAP: Risk Stratification, 3rd Edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires May 15, 2025
Learning Objectives
- Identify imaging variables that predict prognosis (perfusion defect size; ischemic defect size; LVEF and volumes; etc.)
- Identify stress test variables (Duke treadmill score, exercise time, symptoms, heart rate recovery, degree of ST depression, etc.)
- Define the extent of ischemia and the benefit of revascularization
- Discuss the implications of low risk with normal stress study (<1%)
- Explain high-risk parameters (depressed LV function, TID, post‐stress stunning, large perfusion defects, etc.)
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
NCKSAP: General Cardiology as it Relates to Image Interpretation, 3rd Edition
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Explain the role of viability assessment in risk stratification and selection of appropriate patients for revascularization and apply this understanding to the selection of appropriate patients for viability assessment
- Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of FDG PET, thallium SPECT and technetium 99m tracer SPECT for viability assessment
- Identify the appropriate preparation of patients' nuclear viability assessment
- Discuss the relationships between nuclear imaging-based assessments of viability and other modalities such as echocardiography and MRI
NCKSAP: General Cardiology as it Relates to Image Interpretation, 3rd Edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
NCKSAP: Nuclear Cardiology Tests and Procedures/Protocols, 3rd Edition
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the role of myocardial perfusion imaging in patients with stable ischemic heart disease
- Recognize clinical scenarios in which nuclear cardiac imaging is useful in the pre-operative evaluation for non-cardiac surgery
- Explain the value and limitations of myocardial perfusion imaging in patients presenting with acute chest pain
- Appreciate high-risk features on stress testing with myocardial perfusion imaging
- Recognize artifacts and incidental findings on myocardial perfusion imaging
- Identify appropriate management strategies in patients who undergo myocardial perfusion imaging
- Appreciate the role of nuclear cardiac imaging in patients with heart failure
NCKSAP: Nuclear Cardiology Tests and Procedures/Protocols, 3rd Edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
NCKSAP: Radiopharmaceuticals, 3rd Edition
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Discuss patient preparation for cardiac nuclear imaging
- Recognize the contraindications of cardiac stress testing
- Select optimal imaging protocols
- Apply the appropriate use criteria to select patients for stress testing
- Differentiate attenuation artifacts from true perfusion defects
NCKSAP: Radiopharmaceuticals, 3rd Edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
NCKSAP: Sarcoid, 1st Edition
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Discuss pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different radioactive tracers
- Identify key components in the production, preparation of radioactive tracers, detection and management of impurities and contamination
- Recognize benefits and limitations of individual radiopharmaceuticals
NCKSAP: Sarcoid, 1st Edition
Offers 10 CME/MOC Credits
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
ASNC Disclosure Policy
As an accredited provider of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. In compliance with these standards, it is ASNC’s policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific merit in all of its educational activities through the disclosure of all financial relationships with ineligible companies and mitigation of conflicts of interest. The financial interest or relationships requiring disclosure are outlined in ASNC’s CME Conflict of Interest Policy. All persons who influenced the content of this activity are required to disclose all financial relationships. The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology has reviewed these disclosures and mitigated or managed all identified conflicts of interest through a peer-review process.
Expires Dec 31, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Understand the relationship between cardiac FDG PET imaging patterns and the likelihood of cardiac sarcoidosis
- Describe the optimal patient preparation for cardiac FDG PET imaging for cardiac sarcoidosis
- Demonstrate an understanding of the complementary use of cardiac FDG PET and cardiac MRI imaging in the diagnosis and risk assessment of cardiac sarcoidosis
- Formulate treatment plans for patients with suspected cardiac sarcoidosis informed by the results of cardiac imaging.
ASNC Disclosure Policy
As an accredited provider of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. In compliance with these standards, it is ASNC’s policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific merit in all of its educational activities through the disclosure of all financial relationships with ineligible companies and mitigation of conflicts of interest. The financial interest or relationships requiring disclosure are outlined in ASNC’s CME Conflict of Interest Policy. All persons who influenced the content of this activity are required to disclose all financial relationships. The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology has reviewed these disclosures and mitigated or managed all identified conflicts of interest through a peer-review process.