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. 2024 Dec;136(Suppl 19):725-731.
doi: 10.1007/s00508-024-02475-6. Epub 2024 Dec 16.

Curriculum interventional cardiology-Austria

A Kammerlander  1 , R Berger  2 , R K Binder  3 , J Dörler  4 , M Frick  5 , T Gremmel  6   7   8 , A Mader  5 , J Kammler  9 , A Rab  10 , A Geppert  11 , A Schober  12 , A Niessner  13   14
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Curriculum interventional cardiology-Austria

A Kammerlander et al. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

The curriculum for interventional cardiology outlines a structured training program for advanced training in interventional procedures. It specifies requirements for candidates, trainers, and centers. The curriculum specifically defines learning objectives, competence levels, and essential skills needed for on-duty shift in the catheterization laboratory. The program is based on the European Core Curriculum, tailored to Austrian healthcare needs, and aims to ensure high-quality care.

Keywords: Interventional cardiology; Interventional procedures; Training; competence levels; on-duty shift skills.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest: A. Kammerlander, R. Berger, R.K. Binder, J. Dörler, M. Frick, T. Gremmel, A. Mader, J. Kammler, A. Rab, A. Geppert, A. Schober and A. Niessner declare that they have no competing interests.

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