Career Details

Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

Description

The CBCCT certification program validates expertise and knowledge in the field of cardiovascular computed tomography (CT). Medical licensure assures minimal competency to diagnose and treat; certification in cardiovascular CT indicates mastery of a defined body of knowledge.

Certifying Organization

Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Certifying Organization

National Association for Healthcare Quality

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Cardiac CT Certificate of Advanced Proficiency

Certifying Organization

American College of Radiology

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

Certifying Organization

Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement

Type

C - Specialty

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