CCI-RCIS -Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist- Exam Material

Description Share Now..CCI-RCIS -Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist- Exam Material: RCIS Syllabus / Exam Blueprint (Content Categories Weightage) CCI divides the exam into 5 major job-duty categories (this is the main “syllabus heading list”): A. Conducting Pre-Procedural Activities — 10%B. Conducting Diagnostic Procedures — 42%C. Conducting Interventional Procedures — 33%D. Responding to Emergency Procedures & Protocols — 6%E. Conducting Post-Procedural Activities — 9% Detailed Syllabus Points (What Topics Are Asked) A) Conducting Pre-Procedural Activities (10%) Prepare procedure/control room: equipment set-up, radiation safety, sterile technique, QC/QA Prepare patient for procedure Review/validate patient & procedure info: records, labs, time-out, consent, presentation B) Conducting Diagnostic Procedures (42%) Monitor vitals (HR/rhythm, BP, RR, SpO₂, ETCO₂) Left heart cath (pressure waveforms, pull-back) Right heart cath (CO, Fick, shunts, PVR/SVR, valve areas, congenital procedures) 12-lead ECG analysis (infarct, BBB, ischemia, tamponade) Intracardiac imaging support (ICE) Intravascular imaging support (IVUS, OCT) Identify structures on cardiac ultrasound images FFR / iFR studies Radiation safety (time, distance, shielding, ALARA) Radiographic procedures (set-up, positioning, operation) Acquire/interpret images (cardiac peripheral vascular) Endomyocardial biopsy assistance Pharmacologic effects (side effects/adverse reactions, pain management) Vascular access support (femoral, radial, brachial, jugular, peripheral) C) Conducting Interventional Procedures (33%) Device implants: pacemaker, ICD, CRT, loop recorders Coronary interventions: balloon angioplasty, stenting Complex coronary: CTO, atherectomy, alcohol ablation Peripheral interventions: renals, lower extremities, IVC filters, stenting Complex peripheral: carotids, CLI/limb salvage, atherectomy Mechanical circulatory support: IABP, LVAD, Impella Temporary transvenous pacing Pericardiocentesis Cardiac thrombectomy (mechanical/aspiration) Peripheral thrombectomy (mechanical/aspiration) ± thrombolysis Distal protection devices (cardiac/peripheral) Structural heart therapies: ASD, PFO, VSD, PDA, LAA Percutaneous valve interventions: valvuloplasty, TAVR, annuloplasty, PVL, valve repair Endovascular aortic procedures: aneurysm, dissection, coarctation D) Emergency Procedures & Protocols (6%) Respond to emergencies: STEMI, chest pain, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, limb ischemia, stroke, medication administration, vasovagal, anaphylaxis Maintain/operate emergency equipment: defibrillator, code cart, suction, airway management E) Post-Procedural Activities (9%) Arterial/venous hemostasis Manage access site complications (bleeding, occlusion) Manage post-procedure complications (stroke, rhythm) Patient education Report & transfer of care “Core Knowledge Areas” CCI Expects Across All Sections Use these as your book chapter headings (excellent for a review/TOC): Mathematics: conversions/units, shunt calculations, VOA (valve orifice area) Medical terminology CV anatomy/physiology pathology/pathophysiology Regulatory/compliance standards Patient care & assessment normal/abnormal lab values ECG interpretation Pharmacology & medication administration Hemodynamic waveform recognition Imaging: angiography, radiation safety, equipment operation, IVUS, ICE Sterile technique universal precautions Diagnostic/interventional procedures (indications, contraindications, complications) Hemostasis Emergency procedures & equipment