Professional Organizations

SCCT is the international professional society representing physicians, scientists and technologists advocating for research, education and clinical excellence in the use of cardiovascular computed tomography.

The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) is the recognized representative and advocate for physicians, scientists, and technologists who work in the field of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). SCMR is the principal international, independent organization committed to the further development of CMR through education, quality control, research, and training.

VAS is a multidisciplinary society which is of interest to nephrologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists, dialysis, nurses, vascular and radiological technologists. VAS is the leading international vascular access society is involved in several types of education, practicing and scientific exchange in this field.

Following the FDA’s decision to impose boxed warnings on both approved ultrasound contrast agents, many cardiologists, radiologists, and other ultrasound professionals around the world came together to advocate for patient interests.

The International Society of Endovascular Specialists (ISEVS) is dedicated to enhancing global research, education and clinical expertise in the treatment of one of the world’s number one killers – vascular disease.

The Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses (CCCN) is a national, not-for-profit organization. Foundational to the organization are the pillars of health promotion and advocacy, professional education, research, and excellent membership services.

The Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals offers members high quality professional education granting CEUs to CVTs, RTs, and RNs. *The Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) has merged with the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACP).

The ACC strives to achieve its enduring purpose: to improve cardiovascular health through education, research, quality care and health policy.

CCI is an independent not-for-profit corporation established for the purpose of administering credentialing examinations as an independent credentialing agency. CCI began credentialing cardiovascular professionals in 1968.

CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2000 educational programs in twenty-eight (28) health science occupations.