CBNC Eligibility Changes to be implemented 2009 — US Candidates

Beginning in 2009

• Sole Pathway (effective beginning in 2009)
  • Candidates must document Level 2 training in nuclear cardiology in accordance with ACCF/ASNC COCATS Guidelines in Nuclear Cardiology, Revised 2008. Training must occur at a center that has an ACGME or AOA accredited training program in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiology. All applicants must document Authorized User status or a minimum of 80 hours of Classroom and Laboratory Training (CLT) in radiation safety that meets the NRC topic requirements. The CLT hours must have been taken no more than seven (7) years prior to the date of the exam for which you are applying. CLT must be repeated if more than 7 years have elapsed since initial CLT & applicant is currently not an Authorized user. Classroom and Laboratory Training (CLT) may be taken externally from the program. If CLT hours were taken directly within the fellowship program, the preceptor must state this in the preceptor letter.

  A preceptor letter must be provided from an individual who can verify the candidate's total training in nuclear cardiology. The letter must document the dates of the applicant's training and be dated no earlier than 36 months prior to application. A preceptor must be one of the following:
  

  • Program Director of an accredited residency or fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiology.
  • Director of Nuclear Cardiology laboratory at an institution with an accredited residency or fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiology.
  • If the preceptor is not an authorized user, an authorized user at the training institution must co-sign the letter to verify that the candidate has had appropriate training in radiation safety.

• If training was completed seven (7) or more years prior to the date of the CBNC exam for which you are applying, you must provide:
  
  • documentation of at least 300 cases within the last 24 months at time of application.
  • 25 CME Category I hours in nuclear cardiology taken within the last 36 months at time of application. See Guidance on CME Credit

  Applicants who met pathway requirements under prior eligibility rules but who did not pass the exam shall have two additional attempts to pass under the eligibility rules that existed at the time of the initial eligibility. Excepted are any new requirements put into effect by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission with regard to 10 CFR Part 35.290 training and experience requirements. Also excepted are requirements for candidates who have failed more than three (3) or more than six (6) times, for whom additional training is required.

  Candidates must provide all documentation and payment in the year of application.

  Revisions Approved, CBNC Board of Directors, December 2006