Physician Credentialing
In the US physicians are required to be credentialed by the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) in order to read or perform echocardiograms. The purpose of the NBE is to assess the level of knowledge of a practitioner in echocardiography, maintain a high level of standard in the field, and serve the public by maintaining a high level of patient care. Similar to sonographer credentialing, physicians are required to document specialized training in cardiovascular disease, and specifically echocardiography, as well as taking a comprehensive exam demonstrating knowledge in the field. Certification is available in Transthoracic, Transesophageal, and Stress echocardiography. Physicians are also required to maintain their credentials by taking a recertification exam.
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