Documentation Requirements

1. Preceptor and/or AU:
   1. must have the required credentials listed above at the program where the candidate trained; OR must have had the credentials listed above and directed the candidate's nuclear cardiology training (e.g. a former program director)
   2. must be in a position to verify and attest to the candidate's training

2. Classroom & Laboratory Training (CLT):
   1. CLT may be separated temporally from the rest of training
   2. CLT must be repeated if more than 7 years have elapsed since initial CLT & applicant is currently not an Authorized user

3. Documentation of 300 cases (when applicable):
   1. Documentation may be obtained from:
      Lab Director
      Hospital or practice administrator (MD or non-MD)
   2. A notorized letter attesting to number of cases constitutes the required documentation.
   3. Cases must be within 24 months preceding application

4. Time limit on letters of documentation
   1. Preceptor and other letters must be dated within (36 months) of application
   2. Preceptor letters older than (36 months) may be submitted with the following supplemental documentation: a letter from a current Authorized User program director or lab director (from training institution) verifying that the information in the original letter is accurate.