The Nuclear Cardiology Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (NCKSAP) is designed for practitioners who are performing nuclear imaging studies and want to increase their competence for certification, recertification, or general practice improvement. Each module is available OnDemand for you to access at your convenience.

Nuclear Cardiology Tests /Procedures/Protocols, 4th Edition, has a total of 30 multiple-choice questions and includes an answer rationale and references for further studying.

The goal of this  module is to increase your knowledge and competence about patient preparation and selection for nuclear cardiology imaging studies; optimal imaging protocols; and indications and contraindications for cardiac stress testing.

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:  

• Explain patient preparation for nuclear cardiology imaging
• Recognize the indications and contradindications for cardiac stress testing
• Select protocols for optimal imaging quality and radiation dose reduction
• Apply appropriate use criteria to select patients for stress testing
• Differentiate attenuation artifacts from true perfusion defects

The overall goal of this module is to increase learners’ knowledge and competence in their ability to improve cardiovascular outcomes.