A joint initiative by the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging and the Vascular Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (EACTAIC) and the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EACTAIC) under the endorsement of the EACVI.
Eligibility criteria and full exam requirements are provided at the link below:
https://www.escardio.org/Education/Career-Development/Certification/EACVI-Certification/Accreditation
The EACVI (European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging) and EACTAIC (European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care) launched a joint initiative to certify cardiovascular anaesthesiologists in TOE. Since 2014, the exam has gained international recognition.
The certification process includes the examination plus an expert evaluation of a logbook of TEE examinations performed by the candidate and approved by a supervisor.
This is collaboration not just across Europe but also between our two organisations which is an important achievement. An enthusiastic expert team drawn from the EACVI and EACTAIC run a tough but fair process of voluntary assessment. This will identify those with the knowledge and skill to perform and report transoesophageal echocardiograms, which may then be adopted in each country in accordance with the national laws for medical practice. For those who have been accredited we hope this will continue as a lifelong pathway of learning and development.
We strongly encourage cardiologists, anaesthesiologists and physicians throughout Europe to seek EACVI/EACTAIC Certification in TEE as a mark of recognition for their knowledge and skill, for the credit that this brings to their department and for the assurance this brings to their patients of the high standards of their work.
It represents an opportunity for all those performing TEE to advance themselves through the achievement of an internationally recognised credential.
Federico Taccone
Patrizio Lancellotti
EACVI President 2012-2014
To increase your chances of success for the written examination, you can prepare yourself using the direct link to the European Society of Cardiology website.
Please also refer to the FAQs on that site for further general information on the certification process.
Obtain your certificate in 2 steps:
To obtain a certification, candidates must succeed both: the knowledge assessment (examination) and the skills assessment (eLogbook) at the same time.
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