The Heart Rhythm Society’s 2004 Clinical Competency Statement: Training pathways for the implantation of cardioverter-defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices and its 2005 Addendum were developed to provide training guidance for non-electrophysiologists who wished to be privileged to implant ICD and CRT devices. As published in the Addendum, and with the backing of the Heart Rhythm Society Board of Trustees, the Alternate Training Pathway expired in October 2008 — those who were not able to complete all the requirements in the pathway by that deadline should NOT use the pathway to gain privileges. See "Alternate Training Pathway Sunsets in October 2008" to learn more about the recommended training.

Questions? E-mail Sonja Olson, Director of Clinical Documents.

• Explanation letter (PDF, 54K) from Society senior leadership
• Rationale on the sunset of ATP (PDF, 38K)
• COCATS Task Force 6 document (training recommendation — PDF, 83K)
• • Summary of Alternate Training Pathway Requirements
  • The Clinical Competency Statement and Addendum (to be read together) outlines the training requirements and minimum competency standards for implantation of cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization devices
  • Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Alternate Training Pathway