Online Cardiac CT Training Program

Course Content

The Online Cardiac CT Imaging Program is a six-month educational program combining live interactive teaching, independent case analysis, structured reporting exercises and faculty feedback.

Participants will progress through two modules and 250 unique cases, covering cardiac CT foundations, coronary artery disease, advanced coronary interpretation, functional CT and structural heart intervention planning.

Program dates: 6 April–5 October 2027

Live sessions: Tuesdays, 60–90 minutes

Total live teaching: 26 sessions, 38.5 hours

Scheduled break: 18 May 2027 — no live session during Eid al-Adha

Independent case preparation and reporting will be completed in addition to the live sessions.

Module 1 — Cardiac CT Core Program

100 unique cases | 10 live sessions

6 April–15 June 2027

Module 1 will establish the foundations of cardiac CT acquisition, image interpretation and structured coronary reporting. Each of the following ten learning units will include 10 unique cases.

1. Cardiac CT Foundations and Anatomy

Basic CT physics, image formation and clinical indications; cardiac and coronary anatomy; coronary origins, vessel course and dominance; and introductory workstation navigation.

2. Patient Preparation and Acquisition

Patient preparation and safety screening; protocol selection; ECG synchronisation; contrast timing; and radiation dose awareness and optimisation.

3. Reconstruction and Image Quality

Multiplanar and curved planar reconstruction; motion, blooming and other common artefacts; assessment of diagnostic image quality; and documentation of non-diagnostic segments.

4. Coronary Calcium Scoring

Non-contrast calcium assessment; identification and quantification of coronary calcification; Agatston scoring; clinical interpretation; and structured calcium-score reporting.

5. Coronary Plaque Assessment

Calcified, non-calcified and mixed plaque; plaque burden; selected high-risk plaque features; and technical limitations affecting interpretation.

6. Coronary Stenosis Assessment

Systematic segment-by-segment evaluation; assessment of luminal narrowing; difficult lesions; and recognition of overestimation and other interpretation pitfalls.

7. CAD-RADS and Structured Reporting

CAD-RADS 2.0 categories and relevant modifiers; structured report preparation; clinically relevant conclusions; and communication of significant findings and uncertainty.

8. Multivessel Coronary Disease

Integration of lesion-level findings; left main and multivessel disease patterns; interpretation of discordant findings; and prioritisation of findings in the final report.

9. Introduction to Coronary Stents and Bypass Grafts

Bypass graft anatomy, course and patency; introductory stent assessment; post-revascularisation imaging; and recognition of technical limitations.

10. Integrated Core Reporting and Assessment

Integrated case interpretation; coronary variants and relevant extracardiac findings; preparation of complete reports; a knowledge test; and portfolio feedback.

Core portfolio submission and assessment: 15 June 2027.

Module 2 — Advanced Cardiac CT Program

150 additional unique cases | 16 live sessions

22 June–5 October 2027

Module 2 will develop advanced interpretation and planning skills through 15 learning units, each containing 10 unique cases, followed by a dedicated final assessment session.

Participants entering Module 2 will be expected to have completed the Core module or possess equivalent knowledge.

1. Complex Plaque and Heavy Calcification

Challenging coronary lesions; advanced plaque assessment; heavy calcification; blooming artefacts; and reporting limitations.

2. Coronary Stents

Stent geometry and assessability; suspected in-stent restenosis; reconstruction strategies; and communication of diagnostic uncertainty.

3. Bypass Grafts and Complex Coronary Disease

Graft course and anastomoses; graft and native coronary assessment; and integrated reporting of complex post-revascularisation findings.

4. CT-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve

Principles of CT-FFR; dataset suitability; anatomical and functional discordance; technical limitations; and interpretation within the clinical context.

5. CT Perfusion and Functional Integration

CT perfusion principles; acquisition concepts and artefacts; and integration of functional findings with coronary anatomy and CT-FFR.

6. CTO Anatomy and Planning

Chronic total occlusion length, proximal and distal caps, vessel course, calcification and distal target assessment; and communication of findings relevant to CTO PCI.

7. Complex PCI Planning

Bifurcation anatomy, difficult coronary trajectories and calcium distribution; and preparation of CT findings for discussion with the interventional team.

8. TAVI Annulus and Aortic Root Assessment

Aortic annular and root measurements; coronary ostial heights; bicuspid anatomy; and measurement reproducibility.

9. TAVI Access and Challenging Anatomy

Iliofemoral access assessment; vessel dimensions, tortuosity and calcification; and integration of vascular access and aortic root findings.

10. Valve-in-Valve and Prosthetic Valve Assessment

Prosthetic valve assessment; valve-in-valve planning concepts; anatomical factors relevant to coronary obstruction risk; and CT limitations.

11. Mitral Intervention Planning

Mitral annular geometry and calcification; virtual valve-planning concepts; neo-LVOT assessment; and procedure-specific reporting.

12. Tricuspid Intervention Planning

Tricuspid annular geometry; right-heart anatomy; access relationships; and relevant planning measurements.

13. Left Atrial Appendage Closure and EP Planning

Left atrial appendage morphology and thrombus-assessment pitfalls; pulmonary venous anatomy; and measurement principles for LAA closure and electrophysiology planning.

14. Congenital Coronary and Cardiac Anomalies

Anomalous coronary origins and vessel courses; selected congenital cardiac abnormalities; and clear anatomical descriptions for multidisciplinary review.

15. Aortic Disease and Integrated Reporting

Aortic dimensions and pathology; integrated coronary and structural reporting; and review of portfolio discrepancies.

16. Final Case Assessment and Feedback

Case-based interpretation assessment, portfolio review, reporting feedback and individual learning plans. No additional portfolio cases will be assigned during this session.

Advanced portfolio submission: 28 September 2027.

Final assessment: 5 October 2027.

How Case Learning Will Work

Each case activity will follow a structured learning sequence:

1. Review the clinical question and anonymised imaging dataset.

2. Analyse image quality, anatomy, findings and relevant measurements.

3. Prepare and submit an independent educational report.

4. Review the faculty reference interpretation and feedback.

5. Revise the report where required and document the learning points.

Each submission will include an anonymous case ID, the clinical question, an image-quality assessment, key findings and measurements, a structured conclusion, areas of uncertainty and any subsequent corrections.

A faculty reference interpretation will be provided for each teaching case. Selected cases and recurring interpretation errors will be reviewed during live sessions. Participants will receive feedback on their interpretation and reporting.

The complete case portfolio will require independent study. Live discussions will cover selected cases from the assigned units.

Cases reviewed more than once will retain the same identifier and will not be counted as additional unique cases. Linked acquisitions from the same patient episode will count as one case. Module 2 cases will be distinct from those in Module 1.

Learning Materials

Participants will receive:

• Anonymised cardiac CT teaching datasets.

• Learning objectives and preparation materials.

• Structured reporting and measurement worksheets.

• Faculty reference interpretations and explanatory feedback.

• Knowledge checks and case-based assessments.

• Case portfolio and progress-log templates.

CT-FFR, CT perfusion and virtual intervention-planning topics will be taught using faculty-selected cases and demonstrations. Instructions for the datasets and software required for practical activities will be provided.

Assessment and Completion

Assessment will combine knowledge checks, case-report submissions, faculty feedback and portfolio review.

Successful completion will require participation in the relevant live module, completion of its case portfolio and successful assessment using the program rubric. Attendance requirements, assessment criteria and arrangements for any required revisions or reassessment will be communicated at the beginning of the program.

Session times, the applicable time zone, faculty details and online access instructions will be shared before the program begins.

The program will provide 38.5 live educational hours, with independent case preparation and reporting undertaken separately. Teaching hours do not represent awarded CME credits. Any formal CME accreditation and credit award will be communicated separately once confirmed.

Completion of the program does not automatically confer SCCT or EACVI certification, professional board certification or independent clinical practice privileges.

Important Information About the Case Portfolio

The 100-case and 150-case portfolios are structured educational case libraries designed for training in Cardiac CT interpretation, post-processing, and reporting.

Case composition may vary according to educational objectives, case availability, image quality, and faculty selection. Therefore, ADN CoE® does not guarantee a fixed number of cases within each individual pathology, procedure, or clinical category.

All clinical datasets provided for educational use are subject to applicable patient confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Faculty Review & Feedback

Faculty review is provided for educational purposes and is intended to support the participant's development in Cardiac CT interpretation and structured reporting.

The format and frequency of individual feedback may vary according to the module, case complexity, participant progress, and program schedule.

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Module Selection

Module 1 – Cardiac CT Core Program includes a structured 100-case portfolio and is designed for participants developing foundational to intermediate Cardiac CT interpretation and reporting skills.

Module 2 – Advanced Cardiac CT Program includes a comprehensive 150-case portfolio and is designed for participants seeking intermediate-to-advanced training across coronary, structural, and complex Cardiac CT applications.

Module 2 may require appropriate prior knowledge or experience in Cardiac CT. ADN CoE® and the scientific faculty reserve the right to recommend the most appropriate training pathway based on the participant's background.

Important Certification Notice

ADN CoE® certificates document successful participation in and/or completion of the applicable ADN CoE® educational program. They do not, by themselves, constitute specialist certification, professional licensure, board certification, or accreditation by an external professional society or regulatory authority.

Where external accreditation or recognition applies to a specific cohort, this will be stated separately in the official program information.

Educational Use of Clinical Cases

Clinical cases, DICOM datasets, images, reports, presentations, and other educational materials made available through the program are provided solely for the registered participant's personal educational use.

They may not be downloaded, copied, recorded, redistributed, published, shared with third parties, or used for commercial purposes unless expressly authorized in writing by ADN CoE® and the relevant rights holder.

Access is personal and non-transferable.

Technology & Platform Requirements

Participants are responsible for maintaining a suitable computer, stable internet connection, and any technical requirements communicated before the program.

Access to specific workstation, viewer, or educational platforms may be subject to separate technical requirements. ADN CoE® will provide relevant access instructions before the start of the program.

Program Schedule & Faculty

Session dates, faculty assignments, case sequencing, and individual case content may be adjusted when necessary for academic, clinical, technical, or operational reasons.

Any material changes affecting the overall program will be communicated to registered participants.