<p>IACTS CERTIFYING EXAMINATION FOR CARDIOTHORACIC - SURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS </p><p>Introduction:</p><p>The Indian Association of Cardiothoracic surgeons (IACTS) proposes to conduct a certification exam for Physician assistants working in Cardiac surgery. This would enable standardization of Physician assistants across the country working in the field of cardiac surgery. </p><p>The certification will be awarded to successful candidates at the Annual meeting of IACTS on completion of the requirements stipulated below. . </p><p>Details of the certification process are as follows:</p><p>1. Eligibility: a. Three / four year bachelor degree in physician Assistant awarded by recognized University. b. Two year post qualification work experience in dedicated cardiac surgery unit. c. Letter of recommendation from Head of the department cardiac surgery </p><p>2. Written examination: Will be conducted during the Annual IAPA meeting  Multiple choice 120 questions  Duration : 90 minutes  Examination Fee : Rs.1,000/-  Date : 06.11.2016, Sunday  Venue : Indian Association of Physician Assistants Conference, Kolkata</p><p>3 . Viva Voce: Candidates passing the written exam ( 50 % ) will be called for a viva the same afternoon . Successful candidates will be certified by IACTS </p><p>The exam will cover all the aspects of patient care in cardiac surgery. </p><p>How to apply:</p><p>Download the application form from the IAPA and IAPACON Website Fill the necessary details and then enclose the DD for Rs.1,000/- in favour of “Secretary IACTS Contingency Fund” payable at Chennai</p><p>Last day for submission of Application Form is 30th September 2016</p><p>Courier to:</p><p>Dr. P. Chandrasekar, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, IACTS Representative of Physician Assistants Certification, G.Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, P.N.Palayam, Coimbatore – 641 037. IACTS CERTIFYING EXAMINATION FOR CARDIO-SURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS</p><p>APPLICATION FORM</p><p>NAME :</p><p>AGE :</p><p>SEX:</p><p>ADDRESS:</p><p>MOBILE NO:</p><p>EMAIL:</p><p>WORK EXPERIENCE:</p><p>DD DETAILS (Rs.1,000/- in favour of “Secretary IACTS Contingency Fund”</p><p>ENCLOSED LIST</p><p>1. Bachelor degree University certificate</p><p>2. Letter of recommendation </p><p>3. Curriculum Vitae Subject Scope:</p><p> Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology</p><p> Cardiopulmonary bypass Technique and pathophysiology/ Myocardial protection</p><p> Drugs used in Cardiac surgery: Inotropes / vasodilators/ Antiplatelets/</p><p>Anticoagulants/ Hemostatic agents/ Anti hypertensives / Statins/ Diuretics etc..</p><p> ICU Care: Arterial Blood gases / Hemodynamic monitoring / Cardiac tamponade /</p><p>Post surgical bleeding / Cardiac arrhythmias / IABP/ ECMO / CPR / Quality</p><p> indictors </p><p> Post ICU Care: Wound infection / PT/INR / Predischarge evaluation/ Prescriptions</p><p> Congenital Heart Surgery: Evaluation and management</p><p> Valvular Heart surgery: Evaluation and management / Minimal access</p><p> Coronary Artery Surgery: Evaluation and management / Minimal access</p><p> Aortic Surgery: Evaluation and management</p><p> Heart Failure: Non transplant options, VAD and Transplant </p>