Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

What Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography does

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional society founded on March 7, 2005, through the merger of two predecessor societies (the Society of Cardiac CT and the Society of Cardiovascular CT). SCCT is the only international organization devoted exclusively to cardiovascular CT and serves nearly 9,000 members across more than 100 countries, including cardiologists, radiologists, CT technologists, trainees, and healthcare institutions. The society operates as a community-led membership organization, with a small staff (1-10 employees) headquartered at 1550 Wilson Blvd in Arlington, VA.

SCCT's core products and intellectual property center on education, credentialing, and clinical standards. Flagship offerings include the Annual Scientific Meeting (SCCT2026 is the 21st edition, July 9-12, 2026 in San Diego), the peer-reviewed Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (JCCT), the SCCT Learning Center (online education platform with on-demand courses, CME tracking, and webinars), SCCT Connect (member community platform with 11 topic forums), and the SCCT Online Store (board prep books, case reports, and educational content). Clinical and standards products include the CAD-RADS 2.0 reporting system, FFR-CT expert consensus documents (developed jointly with SCAI), Level I/II/III training verification, and the CBCCT certification program. Operational resources such as the SCCT Starter Kit, payer coverage materials, and advocacy white papers extend SCCT's footprint into practice launch and reimbursement navigation.

SCCT operates a diversified, subscription- and event-driven revenue model with five primary streams: membership dues (Professional $285/yr or $140 in non-high-income countries; Technologist/Trainee $95/yr; Institutional $1,300/yr; Community free), annual scientific meeting registration ($475-$1,510 per attendee), educational product sales, certification and verification fees ($295-$595 initial; $150-$350 renewal), and exhibition/sponsorship revenue from an Advisory Council of major imaging OEMs and AI-platform companies (Heartflow, Cleerly, GE HealthCare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips, Canon, Circle CVI, Elucid, Arineta, Caristo Diagnostics). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the scct.org portal, with the Annual Scientific Meeting serving as the principal demand-generation and industry-revenue anchor.

Name

Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

Legal name

Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

Website

https://scct.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional society founded in 2005 that serves nearly 9,000 cardiologists, radiologists, technologists, and trainees across 100+ countries through education, certification, clinical guidelines, and its Annual Scientific Meeting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Society Services — Cardiovascular CT Education and Certification

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF), Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular CT education
• Medical imaging certification
• Professional medical society
• Cardiac CT guidelines
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from professional members ($285/year), technologists ($95/year), trainees ($95/year), and institutional memberships ($1,300/year)
2. Annual Scientific Meeting Registration: Revenue from SCCT2026 conference registration fees ranging from $475 (trainee member) to $1,510 (non-member physician)
3. Educational Products and Courses: Sale of board exam prep materials, on-demand courses, case reports, and educational content through the online store
4. Certification and Verification Fees: Fees for Level 2 and Level 3 verification programs ($295-$595 for initial application, $150-$350 for renewals)
5. Exhibition and Sponsorship: Revenue from exhibitor booth fees ($39-$43 per square foot) and sponsorships at annual meetings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCCT is a nonprofit professional society that advances the field of cardiovascular CT (CCT) by delivering continuing medical education, training, and credentialing (Level 1/2/3, CBCCT, FSCCT/MSCCT/CSCCT designations) to physicians, scientists, and technologists. It generates revenue through individual and institutional membership dues, registration fees for the Annual Scientific Meeting, certification and verification fees, sales of educational products through an online store, and industry sponsorship and exhibition fees.

Product overview

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography operates as a professional membership organization offering a unified suite of educational, certification, and advocacy services rather than a traditional product company. The core offerings center on the Annual Scientific Meeting (SCCT2026), the SCCT Learning Center for continuing education, the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (JCCT) as the official peer-reviewed publication, SCCT Connect for member networking, and the Online Store for board prep and educational materials. The SCCT Starter Kit provides operational resources for launching CT services, while the Verification of Experience Program and CBCCT exam preparation support practitioner certification. Scientific Documents including CAD-RADS 2.0 establish reporting standards, and payer coverage resources support reimbursement advocacy. Specialty workshops and podcasts complement the educational portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCCT Membership Programs Annual membership tiers (Professional $285, Technologist $95, Trainee $95, Community $0, Institutional $1,300) for physicians, scientists, technologists, trainees, and institutions, providing CME access, guideline subscriptions, meeting discounts, JCCT access, and advocacy representation for cardiovascular CT practitioners worldwide.
• SCCT2026 Annual Scientific Meeting The 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of SCCT, a premier global conference for cardiovascular CT professionals featuring live educational sessions, specialty workshops, abstract and Young Investigator presentations, and an exhibit hall showcasing cardiac CT technologies.
• Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (JCCT) Official peer-reviewed journal of SCCT, integrating the international cardiovascular CT community through rapid dissemination of original research, guidelines, and consensus documents in electronic and print media.
• SCCT Connect Online member community platform enabling peer networking, discussion forums across 11 topic areas, member directory access, and special interest group engagement for cardiovascular CT professionals.
• SCCT Learning Center Online education platform delivering on-demand and live cardiovascular CT courses, webinars, webcasts, CME tracking, and case-based learning for cardiovascular CT professionals.
• SCCT Board Review Course Comprehensive review course covering cardiovascular CT principles, methodologies, and clinical practice through didactic lectures, image-based case studies, and interactive Q&A sessions, designed to prepare learners for the CBCCT board exam.
• SCCT Online Store Digital storefront offering cardiovascular CT educational resources including board prep books, on-demand courses, case reports, and exam preparation materials for purchase by individuals and institutions.
• SCCT Cardiovascular CT Board Prep Book 4th Edition Comprehensive board preparation resource with hundreds of practice questions designed to help learners prepare for the Certification Board of Cardiovascular CT (CBCCT) exam.
• SCCT Verification of Experience Program Formal credentialing/verification service for cardiovascular CT training at Level 2 and Level 3 based on SCCT and COCATS guidelines, including documentation review, verification letter issuance, and renewal procedures ($295–$595 initial, $150–$350 renewal).
• CBCCT Examination Preparation Resources Training and preparation resources for the Certification Board of Cardiovascular CT (CBCCT) exam, including Level I, II, and III credentialing requirements and materials to support candidates pursuing cardiovascular CT board certification.
• SCCT Starter Kit Collection of tools and resources for community hospitals and cardiology/radiology practices planning, launching, and operating a cardiovascular CT service, including project planning templates, equipment guidance, and operational references.
• SCCT Specialty Workshops and Symposia Specialty workshops and symposia offered at SCCT2026, including the AI and Innovations Symposium, Aortic Pre-procedural Planning Workshop, CTA Academy, Tricuspid/Pulmonic/LAAO Workshop, Technologist Hands-on Workshop, and Congenital Heart Disease Forum.
• SCCT Podcast Series (JCCT Pulse, Donut of Destiny, Voice of Technologists) Three-part podcast programming for cardiovascular CT professionals covering journal highlights (JCCT Pulse), hot topics (Donut of Destiny), and technologist-focused content (Voice of Technologists).
• CCT Practice Search Directory Searchable directory allowing users to find cardiovascular CT practices and imaging sites worldwide for referrals and patient access.
• Payer Coverage and Reimbursement Resource Library Comprehensive resource library for navigating insurance coverage, billing, and reimbursement for cardiovascular CT services, including payer policies, Medicare coverage information, and coding guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established the only international society exclusively dedicated to cardiovascular CT with nearly 9,000 members worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HeartflowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeartflow is a member of the SCCT Advisory Council and provides sponsored symposia and webinars at SCCT meetings. The company develops FFR-CT technology and collaborates on guideline development.
• CleerlycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleerly is a member of the SCCT Advisory Council and sponsors the Clinical Trials and Registries Award. They host symposia and webinars and present research at SCCT meetings.
• GE HealthCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGE HealthCare is an Advisory Council member and sponsors SCCT symposia and webinars. They exhibit at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
• Siemens HealthineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiemens Healthineers is an Advisory Council member, exhibiting and sponsoring symposia at SCCT meetings including photon-counting CT educational sessions.
• Canon USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanon USA is a member of the SCCT Advisory Council and sponsors educational content including the Young Investigator Awards.
• Philips HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilips Healthcare is an Advisory Council member and sponsors webinars and symposia at SCCT events on spectral CT and cardiac imaging.
• Circle Cardiovascular ImagingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle CVI is an Advisory Council member, exhibiting and sponsoring educational sessions on automated plaque analysis.
• ElucidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElucid is an Advisory Council member and sponsors SCCT educational content including webinars on vxel-based analysis.
• ArinetacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArineta is an Advisory Council member and sponsors SCCT symposia including CT-first imaging and cardiac CT workforce discussions.
• Caristo DiagnosticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaristo Diagnostics is an Advisory Council member and sponsors the AI and Innovations Symposium at SCCT2026.
• Cedars-Sinai Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCedars-Sinai is an Advisory Council member representing academic/institutional perspective in cardiovascular CT.
• Journal of Cardiovascular Computed TomographycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial peer-reviewed journal of SCCT integrating the entire international cardiovascular CT community.
• SCAI (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCT collaborated with SCAI on expert consensus document for CT-derived FFR and CCTA in PCI planning.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• European Society of Cardiology (ESC): European cardiology umbrella society publishing cardiovascular imaging guidelines and hosting the ESC Congress with CCT content. Overlaps with SCCT in international guideline-setting and competes for European member engagement.
• American College of Cardiology (ACC): Much larger cardiovascular professional society with broad scope. Competes for SCCT's CME, certification, and meeting-attendance share via its own CCT-focused sessions (e.g., ACC.org/SAP), guidelines, and JACC family of journals.
• American Heart Association (AHA): Large cardiovascular society issuing imaging guidelines (e.g., AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines) and Scientific Sessions that include CCT tracks. Indirect incumbent competitor that sets practice standards affecting SCCT members.
• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA): Massive radiology society whose annual meeting and RadioGraphics/Radiology journals feature cardiac CT content. Competes for radiologist members and conference attendance, particularly for general radiologists who perform cardiac CT.

Direct peers

• American Society of Echocardiography (ASE): Professional society for cardiovascular ultrasound practitioners. Comparable membership-based education, certification, guidelines, and annual scientific sessions focused on a single cardiovascular imaging modality, directly competing for the same cardiologist audience.
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC): Specialty society for nuclear cardiology practitioners offering CME, certification, imaging guidelines, and annual meetings. Direct peer competing for the cardiac imaging education and credentialing budget of cardiologists, technologists, and institutions.
• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI): Society for interventional cardiologists; recently co-published an FFR-CT expert consensus with SCCT. Overlaps in procedural cardiovascular imaging education, certification programs, and annual meetings targeting interventional cardiologists who also interpret CCTA.
• Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR): International professional society dedicated to cardiovascular MR imaging. Closest peer to SCCT as a parallel subspecialty society serving cardiologists and radiologists, with comparable CME, certification (CMR Level 1/2/3), annual meetings, and a peer-reviewed journal (JCMR).
• North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI): Specialty society for cardiovascular imaging radiologists, hosting an annual meeting and publishing educational content. Direct peer competing for radiologist mindshare on cardiac CT/MR education and certification.

Others

• Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CBCCT): Independent body administering the CBCCT certification exam that SCCT members prepare for. Adjacent ecosystem participant — SCCT sells prep materials, board-prep books, and review courses that feed into CBCCT certification, making it a complementary rather than competing entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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