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Canadian Heart Rhythm Society Task Force Report on Physician Training and Maintenance of Competency for

Raymond Yee1, Shahzad S Karim2, Jamil Bashir2

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

The Canadian Journal of Cardiology
|September 27, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Physicians implanting cardiovascular electronic devices (CIEDs) need standardized training. This report outlines recommendations for CIED implant training programs to ensure quality patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Education
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Physicians performing cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) procedures have varied training backgrounds.
  • Current CIED training lacks a unified structure and content, potentially impacting procedural quality and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a standardized framework for CIED implant training programs.
  • To define essential content and competency maintenance for CIED implanters.
  • To enhance the preparedness of future CIED implanters for evolving practices.

Main Methods:

  • Convened the Canadian Heart Rhythm Society Task Force on CIED Implant Training.
  • Developed a comprehensive report outlining training structure, content, and competency assessment.
  • Created an executive summary with key recommendations, with a full report available in a supplement.

Main Results:

  • Identified the need for a common structure and content for CIED implant training.
  • Formulated key recommendations for training programs and competency maintenance.
  • Highlighted the importance of adapting training to the evolving field of CIED practice.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized CIED training is crucial for ensuring consistent quality of care.
  • The proposed framework aims to better prepare physicians for CIED implantation and management.
  • Implementing these recommendations will support high-quality care for Canadian patients receiving CIEDs.

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