Cardiac CT Accreditation
Europe

Across europe CTCA accreditation is organised by the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI).

There are 3 levels of accreditation: 1, 2, and 3.
Level 1 has no formal set requirements. In order to obtain Level 2 accreditation you must sit the EACVI.

Initial Accreditation Requirements

EACVI Level 1

There are no formal pre-requisites or qualifcations required for EACVI level 1.

EACVI Level 2

For Level 2 accreditation you must pass an examination and complete a logbook.
The examination is 100 multiple choice questions.

Timeframe2 year period after examination results
Total cases300
Live cases50
Non-contrast cases150
Contrast enhanced150
Structural and/or congenital
heart disease cases		30 (contrast enhanced)
Revascularised cases50 (contrast enhanced)
Invasive angiography and/or
myocardiac perfusion imaging cases		50 (contrast enhanced)

EACVI Level 3

Timeframe2 year period after examination results
Total cases450
Live cases150
Non-contrast cases150
Contrast enhanced300
Structural and/or congenital
heart disease cases		60 (contrast enhanced)
Revascularised cases100 (contrast enhanced)
Invasive angiography and/or
myocardiac perfusion imaging cases		150 (contrast enhanced)

The Cardiac CT Course’s role in European Level 2 and 3 Accrediation

Timeframe2 year period after examination results
Total cases50 contrast enhanced cases
Live cases150
Non-contrast cases150
Contrast enhanced50 contrast enhanced cases
Structural and/or congenital
heart disease cases		50 contrast enhanced cases
Revascularised cases100 (contrast enhanced)
Invasive angiography and/or
myocardiac perfusion imaging cases		150 (contrast enhanced)