ARDMS Exam () Detailed Information

AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE ARDMS:
The ARDMS® is pleased to share its evolving organizational structure which will better meet the needs of sonographers and physicians.
Sonographers: The ARDMS is recommitting to solely represent the sonographer community. ARDMS will continue to be your certification community.
Physicians: In June, 2016, the new Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement™ (APCA™) will exclusively serve the physician community as a companion to the ARDMS. APCA will be your new certification community.
GET CERTIFIED
Credential Earned
Examination Needed
Corresponding Specialty Examination
RDMS
Registered Diagnostic
Medical Sonographer
Sonography Principles &
Instrumentation Examination
Abdomen (AB)
Breast (BR)
Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Pediatric Sonography (PS)
RDCS
Registered Diagnostic
Cardiac Sonographer
Sonography Principles &
Instrumentation Examination
Adult Echocardiography (AE)
Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
Registered Vascular
Technologist
Sonography Principles &
Instrumentation Examination
Vascular Technology (VT)
RMSKS
Registered Musculoskeletal
Sonographer
Sonography Principles &
Instrumentation Examination
Musculoskeletal Sonographer Examination (MSKS)
RMSK
Registered in Musculoskeletal
Sonography
Musculoskeletal Sonography Examination
RPVI
Registered Physician in
Vascular Interpretation
Physicians' Vascular
Interpretation Examination
CBNC™
Certification Board of
Nuclear Cardiology™
Nuclear Cardiology Examination
CBCCT™
Certification Board of
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography™
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Examination
MIDWIVES ONLY
Credential Earned
Corresponding Specialty Examination
Midwife Sonography Certificate
Midwife Sonography Examination
Coming Spring 2017
The only means of obtaining an ARDMS credential is by examination. Required prerequisites must be met before an applicant can earn an ARDMS credential.
Please note: Applicants may pursue the FE specialty under either the RDMS or RDCS credential. Once you take the examination under either the RDMS or RDCS credential area, it cannot be switched.
Applicants may apply and take the SPI examination and the specialty examination in any order. However, once the first examination is passed (either the SPI or specialty), you are required to take and pass the second examination within five years of passing the first examination.
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EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
ARDMS-certified sonography professionals meet rigorous criteria in both knowledge and expertise in Sonography.
Applicants must meet prerequisites in education and clinical experience and pass ARDMS examinations, to earn one or more of the following credentials:
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer® (RDMS®)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer® (RDCS®)
• Registered Vascular Technologist® (RVT®)
• Registered Musculoskeletal™ Sonographer (RMSKS™)
• Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation® (RPVI®)
• Registered in Musculoskeletal® (RMSK®) sonography
ARDMS-awarded credentials document personal achievement of recognized professional standards and are widely accepted in the medical community by sonography and vascular professional organizations. However, ARDMS does not validate the day-to-day job performance of any sonography professional.
EXAMINATION DEVELOPMENT, SCORING AND SECURITY
All ARDMS examinations go through a rigorous and labor-intensive process to ensure that they accurately and thoroughly assess the knowledge and skills of medical professionals. In fact, developing a new one — from what to test to how to score it — requires an examination development process that can take up to several years.
Examinations for sonographers do not consider, are not based upon, and should not be construed to be either a measurement of diagnostic assessment tasks as utilized by licensed physicians or an evaluation of the competency of a practicing physician using ultrasound for diagnosis.
BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION
ARDMS certification clearly shows your patients, fellow healthcare professionals, employers and the medical facilities you work with that you are a dedicated professional in the field of Sonography.
Why Get Certified?
We created our certification program to support sonography professionals interested in achieving excellence in Sonography. Certification distinguishes you as an expert in your field and demonstrates that you have the cutting-edge knowledge and skills needed to provide top care to your patients.
Benefits of Certification
When you achieve ARDMS certification, you:
• Represent the highest standard in the field
• Communicate a commitment to patient care and safety
• Increase your career opportunities
• Gain visibility and credibility in the field
• Reassure patients and employers that you are committed to excellence in Sonography
How to Earn Your Credential(s)
In order to earn your credential(s), you must first meet specific prerequisite/eligibility requirements. Once you have selected a prerequisite, you can apply for a specialty examination under one of our many credentials listed in the Get Certified section. For the RDMS, RDCS and RVT credentials, you will also have to take the corresponding Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) Examination within five years of taking your specialty exam.
CAREERS IN SONOGRAPHY
The sonography profession has grown significantly over the past 25 years. As new technology emerges and there is an increased demand for diagnostic ultrasound procedures, the growth of sonography as a career is projected to continue to increase with promising employment opportunities worldwide.
ARDMS is committed to developing resources to help you advance your career after certification. To find sonography-specific positions, search UltrasoundJOBS.com, the exclusive career website of ARDMS, and visit the ARDMS Career Center. You can also read testimonials from practicing sonographers to see what they have to say about this exciting and evolving career.
APPLICATION & EXAMINATION RESOURCES
Application Process
NOTE: If you are already Registered with ARDMS and wish to earn an additional credential or specialty, please go to Get Certified, select the examination you wish to take and refer to the Re-applicant section found under Overview.
Once you are ready to apply for an ARDMS examination, follow the steps below:
Log in to MY ARDMS and choose the "Apply for an Examination" option.
Complete the online application form and submit payment. If you are a first-time applicant, you are required to choose a prerequisite under the prerequisite chart under which to apply. See Prerequisites & Eligibility Requirements below.
Gather the required supporting documentation.
Submit your supporting documentation for receipt within 21 days of applying online. Do not submit documentation prior to submitting your application as it will be discarded. Review of your application can take up to five business days from receipt of documentation in the office.
For more details, please visit Get Certified to select the specialty examination you wish to apply under.
Once we have reviewed your information, we will email you with either an Examination Confirmation Letter (ECL) or a request for additional documentation. When you receive the ECL, you may contact Pearson VUE to schedule an examination appointment during your eligibility period. The eligibility period will be available on your ECL.
If you are found ineligible to take the examination, your application will be partially refunded (less the $100 USD processing fee per examination) and your documentation will be mailed back to you.