The Dr. Robert S. and Joyce Pate Capper Heart Symposium 2025 - Coronary Calcium Scoring and Coronary CT Angiography in Chest Pain Evaluation: Practical Applications in Clinical Practice

Target Audience

This online interprofessional enduring material is designed for physicians and nurses caring for cardiovascular patients.  We also invite physician assistants, pharmacists, EMS, physical therapists and other allied health professionals to take this course.  Its purpose is to address the need for knowledge and competence in regard to the latest cardiovascular treatment recommendations and considerations.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss the basics of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring and angiography (CCTA) in assessing cardiovascular risk and evaluating chest pain
  • Identify clinical indications and patient selection, including the indications for CAC scoring and CCTA in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients and understand patient selection criteria based on the pretest probability of CAD
  • Optimize patient preparation for imaging, including pre-imaging requirements and contraindications to CCTA
  • Interpret coronary calcium scores to explain the Agatston score and its clinical significance in ASCVD risk stratification and management
  • Discuss the role of CCTA in detecting the CAD in patients with stable or acute chest pain
  • Review CT-FFR and its integration with CCTA

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

    Texas Health Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.

    This activity is designated for 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.25 ACPE Credit(s)

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Texas Health Resources designates this knowledge-based activity for 1.25 ACPE Credit(s). Joint Accreditation Universal Activity Number: JA4008216-0000-25-046-H01-P
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 Attendance
  • 1.25 EMS Credit
    Texas Health Resources is an approved CE provider for EMS Providers (DSHS Program Approval Number: 600827) through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • 1.25 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
  • 1.25 Physical Therapist CCU
    Texas Health Resources is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, APS#: 2611066TX
Course opens: 
05/22/2025
Course expires: 
04/26/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Available Credit

  • 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

    Texas Health Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.

    This activity is designated for 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.25 ACPE Credit(s)

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Texas Health Resources designates this knowledge-based activity for 1.25 ACPE Credit(s). Joint Accreditation Universal Activity Number: JA4008216-0000-25-046-H01-P
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 Attendance
  • 1.25 EMS Credit
    Texas Health Resources is an approved CE provider for EMS Providers (DSHS Program Approval Number: 600827) through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • 1.25 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
  • 1.25 Physical Therapist CCU
    Texas Health Resources is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, APS#: 2611066TX

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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