CHEST Guidelines-Advanced-Critical-Care-Echocardiography-Certificat (1)

Advanced-Critical-Care-Echocardiography-Certificat (1)

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The document provides an update on the certification process for Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography (ACCE) offered by the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE). The certification involves two key steps: passing a cognitive examination to achieve Testamur status and completing a portfolio of at least 150 supervised echocardiograms, highlighting the requirement for proficiency in both image acquisition and interpretation. This requirement distinctly separates ACCE from standard cardiology echocardiography, emphasizing its relevance for critical care applications.<br /><br />The first two board examinations saw a high participation rate with various specialists, including pulmonary, critical care, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, and surgical experts. The pass rate for the January 2019 examination was 81%, showcasing a growing interest and recognition for ACCE across the medical community.<br /><br />The document also addresses the need for more mentors to aid candidates pursuing this certification and acknowledges the significant time investment required in meeting certification criteria. An independent website (www.advancedcriticalcareecho.org) provides a comprehensive reading list, study resources, and guidance on the certification process.<br /><br />The authors highlight that CHEST, a leader in developing this certification, organizes annual review courses for the NBE examination and intends to facilitate mentorship connections. The certification opportunity is open, until the end of 2026, for hospitalists and emergency medicine specialists actively engaged in critical care. This reflects both the interest and burgeoning demand for proficient ACCE practitioners in various critical care settings.<br /><br />Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of ACCE certification in advancing critical care echocardiography skills, offering structured learning paths and resources to meet the growing demand among clinicians providing high-level ICU services.

Keywords

Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography

National Board of Echocardiography

certification process

cognitive examination

echocardiograms portfolio

critical care applications

mentorship

study resources

CHEST review courses

ICU services