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 physicians 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

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	Course Name	Location	Attendee Type	Max # of Attendees
Complex PCI Programs	Rotablator Certification	Online / On-site in Physician's Lab	Fellows Physicians	N/A
	Local Educational Programs	On-site in Physician's Lab / Local Restaurant	Fellows Physicians Nurses Techs	N/A
	Foundations of CTO: Master the Complex	Varies	Fellows Physicians Lead Nurse or Tech with their Physician	50
	Observational Preceptorship: Complex PCI	Varies	Fellows Physicians	3-5
	Observational Preceptorship: “The Rota Course”	New York, NY	Fellows Physicians	10

CTO Programs (Nomination Process Applies)	CTO "The Course"	Varies	Physicians Only	25 per site
	CTO Observational Preceptorship	Varies	Physicians Only	3-5
	CTO Masters Course	Varies	Physicians Only	12

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 Rotational Atherectomy System

Rotablator System Online Didactic Training

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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 Nurses or Tech with their Physician*

*6.75 CE Credits for Nurses/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

CTO “The Course”

This two-day program is designed to enhance a physician’s ability to perform CTO-PCI procedures. By utilizing live case observations and discussions at an established CTO center, this program will discuss the different CTO methods, such as the antegrade wire escalation approach, hybrid approach, and the retrograde approach.

Intended Audience

Interventional Cardiologists

Course Objectives

Cultivate physicians ability to perform CTO-PCI procedures
- Antegrade wire escalation approach
- Hybrid approach
- Retrograde approach

CTO Observational Preceptorship

This program offers an opportunity for physicians to observe cases with the experts at CTO Training Centers. 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*

*Prerequsite: Attendance at CTO "The Course"

Course Objectives

Understand the application and problem solving requirements needed to address complex coronary disease, and specifically Chronic Total Occlusions
Know what tools are available for optimizing CTO outcomes

CTO Masters

This program is designed to enable mastery of a physician’s ability to perform CTO-PCI procedures. By utilizing live case observations and discussions at an established CTO center, this program will discuss different challenges faced during a CTO-PCI procedure. Through this course, the physician will enhance their CTO techniques and decision-making to best manage complex CTO-PCI procedures using methods such as the hybrid approach.

Intended Audience

Interventional Cardiologists*

*Prerequsite: Attendance at CTO "The Course"

Course Objectives

Enhance physicians’ ability to manage advanced CTO-PCI procedures using the hybrid approach
Learn advanced CTO techniques and CTO decision-making

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CrossBoss™ Coronary CTO Crossing Catheter

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