Cardiac CTA Live Patient Scan and Interpretation Course 2026

The Cardiac CTA Live Patient Scan and Interpretation Course is a two-day, hands-on educational program designed for physicians seeking practical training in cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA). The course combines focused instruction with live patient scanning, case interpretation, and hands-on 2D and 3D workstation training. Participants will review CCTA clinical indications and patient selection, cardiac and coronary anatomy, image acquisition, scanning techniques, radiation-sparing protocols, recognition of artifacts, and interpretation of cardiovascular pathology. Through observation and participation in live CCTA examinations, attendees will gain practical experience with patient preparation, image acquisition, post-processing, dataset manipulation, case interpretation, and structured reporting.

The course will be held November 6–7, 2026, at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, Arizona.

1. Select appropriate patients for CCTA based on current guidelines and clinical indications.
2. Manipulate and analyze CCTA datasets using 2D and 3D workstation tools.
3. Accurately identify and interpret cardiovascular pathology using CCTA.
4. Produce a standardized CCTA report incorporating essential diagnostic findings.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Dignity Health. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME activity coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.