Coronary Programs

EDUCARE is a comprehensive suite of education and training programs that support healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care worldwide.

Boston Scientific offers a variety of training and education programs for fellows to help you succeed in providing the best patient care possible.

Master The Complex™

Optimizing Revascularization through Innovation, Training, & Education

Clinical cases are increasingly challenging
Skill development is necessary to increase proficiency in complex PCI procedures
Specialized training and expert clinical support will help optimize revascularization

Explore Programs

	Course Name	Location	Attendee Type	Max Number of Attendees
Fellows Programs	Fellows 101	Varies	3rd year fellows	140
	Rotablator Certification	Online /On-site in Physician's Lab	Physicians Fellows	N/A
	Fellows Focus (Topical Learnings)	On-site in Physician's Lab	Fellows	N/A
	Fellows MASTERS for Transition to Practice	Varies	4th or final year fellows	60
Complex PCI Programs	Local Educational Programs	On-site in Physician's Lab/Local Restaurant	Fellows Physicians Nurses Techs	N/A
	Foundations of CTO: Master the Complex	Varies	Physicians Fellows Nurses/Techs with their Physician	50
	Observational Preceptorship: Complex PCI	Varies	Physicians Fellows	3-5
	Observational Preceptorship: "The Rota Course"	New York, NY	Physicians Fellows	10

Fellows 101

This program is for Interventional Cardiology fellows entering their final year of training. Engaging highly regarded faculty, this course combines didactic and hands-on learning.

Intended Audience

3rd year Fellows who have identified their desire to train as an Interventional Cardiologist

Course Objective

Providing fundamental knowledge on interventional procedures and products available prior to starting their interventional cardiology training

Rotablator System Certification Training

Techniques and Therapies Using the Rotablator Atherectomy System

Physicians must complete the following requirements for Rotablator System Certification:

Complete Rotablator System Didactic training – now online
Complete Wet Heart training with Boston Scientific Representative
Complete 3 proctored cases
- Fellows can complete their training during their fellowship
- Practicing physicians must complete 3 cases with a Rotablator System certified proctor

Rotablator System Online Didactic Training

Access Online Training

Fellows Focus (Topical Learnings)

Fostering ongoing skill development through technology education during fellowship training programs
Support of Rotablator^TM System Certification Program

Intended Audience

4th-year fellows in training at IC fellowship programs

Where Offered

Conducted at the fellows training facility, presented by a Boston Scientific representative

Course Objectives

Educate fellows on safe and effective use of BSC products used during interventional procedures

Fellows MASTERS

For Transition to Practice

This contemporary, interactive training course utilizes didactic lectures, case reviews, and hands-on workshops to teach the advanced principles of Interventional Cardiology.

Intended Audience

4th year Interventional Cardiology Fellows who will transition to their interventional practice

Course Objectives

Describe the fundamentals of complex coronary interventions and assess indications and limitations of current treatment methods
Understand the advanced concepts, techniques, and treatment strategies for coronary, structural heart, and peripheral interventions
Recognize best practices in clinical decision making; including patient selection, diagnosis, and case management of arterial and venous disease
Identify and develop key analytical and procedural skills through in-depth case review, panel discussion, and hands-on training

Local Educational Programs

These educational programs are hosted by Boston Scientific sales representatives in the local area. A physician expert is invited to speak on one of a variety of subjects. Program topics include SYNERGY™ Coronary Stent System, Chronic Total Occlusions, Complex PCI, Transradial Cardiac Catheterization, PCI Guidance, the BSC Pipeline and Fellows Future, among others. Generally, programs are held in a conference room space at a local restaurant or hotel.

Intended Audience

Fellows
Interventional Cardiologists
Nurses
Technologists

Foundations of CTO: Master the Complex

This program is designed to highlight best clinical practices for Complex PCI and CTO through the optimization of revascularization. This program will be delivered through regional training programs which will embody didactic and case presentations, in addition to hands-on experience with current technology. Through this program, an attendee will be able to obtain sound knowledge on fundamentals around complex coronary intervention, allowing the attendee to explain the rationale for PCI in patients with complex coronary disease. Through discussions around the usage of different tools in optimizing PCI outcomes, the program will provide basic knowledge enhancement on CTO‑PCI. Skills such as the Hybrid Algorithm technique will also be discussed in-depth. Through program content, the attendee will gain knowledge to formulate a step by step procedure on building a complex coronary revascularization program.

Intended Audience

Interventional Cardiologists
Fellows
Lead Nurse or Tech with their Physician*

*6.75 CE Credits for Nurse/Tech

Course Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of complex coronary intervention
Explain the rationale for PCI in patients with complex coronary disease
Know what tools are available for optimizing PCI outcomes
Comprehend the basics of CTO‑PCI and the Hybrid Algorithm technique
Recognize the steps to building a complex coronary revascularization program

Observational Preceptorship: Complex PCI

This program offers an opportunity for physicians to observe cases with the experts at Complex PCI Training Centers. Through a one day peer-to-peer case observation, attendees will garner expertise and confidence in device utilization, understanding, and decision making to support their patient needs. The program will provide real time open discussions throughout the procedure on cases which require rotational atherectomy, imaging, transradial approach, and other procedures for complex lesions.

Intended Audience

Interventional Cardiologists
Fellows

Course Objectives

Understand the application and problem solving requirements needed to address complex coronary disease
Know what tools are available for optimizing PCI outcomes
Gain expertise and confidence in devices and procedural decision factors

Observational Preceptorship: "The Rota Course"

This program offers an opportunity for physicians to observe cases with an expert, Dr. Samin Sharma of Mt. Sinai Hospital, in PCI coronary atherectomy (ROTABLATOR™ Rotational Atherectomy System). Through peer-to-peer case observation, attendees will garner expertise and confidence in device and decision making to support their patient needs.

Intended Audience

Interventional Cardiologists
Fellows

Course Objectives

Understand the application of rotational atherectomy and problem solving requirements needed to address complex coronary disease
Know what tools are available for optimizing PCI outcomes using rotational atherectomy

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