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Sonography principles and Instrumentation (SpI) Examination Requirement (Note: All listed items must be met and completed prior to submission. See the Notes About the SPI Requirement for footnotes, definitions and complete details.) Education Successful completion of a general, medical or sonographic physics class/seminar/course. Documentation Required with Application 1) A transcript (see transcript requirements below) reflecting successful completion of a graded general, medical or sonographic college, post secondary or higher education physics class (with a grade of C or above); oR A CME certificate denoting successful completion of a general, medical or sonographic physics seminar, physics review course, or physics correspondence course, denoting a minimum award of 12 ARDMS-accepted CME credits. The certificate must meet ARDMS CME documentation requirements (visit ARDMS.org/CME to view ARDMS- accepted CMEs). The CME credits must be earned within two (2) years prior to application submission. 2) Photocopy of a non-expired government issued photo identification with signature; the name on the identification must exactly match the name under which you are applying for ARDMS examination. Transcript Requirements • Name of applicant and school must be printed on the transcript; handwritten information will not be accepted. • The class or course name must specifically indicate "Physics," "Physical Principles" and/or "Instrumentation" in the title and be printed on the transcript. Supplementary information will not be accepted. • Transcript can be unofficial or official. • If submitting a foreign transcript or degree, an original course by course foreign transcript evaluation must accompany the application summary and indicate the aforementioned requirements. • Transcripts indicating only a number grade must include a "grade key" printed on the transcript showing the equivalent letter grade. Supplementary information will not be accepted. • A grade report will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript (unofficial or official). prerequisite 1 (Note: All listed items must be met and completed prior to submission. See the Notes About the Prerequisites for footnotes, definitions and complete details.) Education A single two-year allied health education program that is patient- care related. 1 Allied health occupations include, but are not limited to, diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and registered nurse. Required Clinical Ultrasound/Vascular Experience 12 months of full-time 2 clinical ultrasound/vascular experience. 3 Note: If you are using your DMS/CVT program for the educational requirement, you still have to document an additional 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience earned outside the two-year program. Documentation Required with Application 1) Official transcript from two-year allied health education program as noted in the "Education" requirement of this prerequisite. Must state specific number of credits and indicate quarter or semester based system. 2) Copy of education program certificate, credential or license. 3) Original letter from supervising physician, ARDMS-Registered sonographer/technologist or educational program director indicating a minimum of 12 months of full-time clinical/vascular experience including exact dates of ultrasound experience/ successful completion of sonography program. For required letter content, please visit: ARDMS.org/sampleletters. 4) Original signed and completed clinical verification (CV) form for each appropriate specialty area(s). CV forms are available at ARDMS.org/cv. 5) Photocopy of a non-expired government issued photo identification with signature; the name on the identification must exactly match the name under which you are applying for ARDMS examination. prerequisite 2 (Note: All listed items must be met and completed prior to submission. See the Notes About the Prerequisites for footnotes, definitions and complete details.) Education Graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), United States Department of Education (USDOE) or Canadian Medical Association (CMA), that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/ vascular technology. Currently the only organizations that offer programmatic accreditation under the aforementioned associations are the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Required Clinical Ultrasound/Vascular Experience No additional experience is required. Documentation Required with Application 1) Copy of diploma from ultrasound/vascular program or an official transcript indicating the date the degree was conferred. 2) Original letter signed by program director and/or medical director indicating date of graduation or successful completion of the program 4 . Program directors must use the mandatory formatted sample letter, available on ARDMS.org /sampleletters. 3) The CV form is not required if the application is submitted and received in the ARDMS office within one year after successful completion of the program. Otherwise an original signed and completed CV form for each appropriate specialty area(s) must be submitted. CV forms are available at ARDMS.org/cv. 4) Photocopy of a non-expired government issued photo identification with signature; the name on the identification must exactly match the name under which you are applying for ARDMS examination. prerequisite 3A (Note: All listed items must be met and completed prior to submission. See the Notes About the Prerequisites for footnotes, definitions and complete details.) Education Bachelor's degree (any major) or foreign degree equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in the U.S. or Canada. Required Clinical Ultrasound/Vascular Experience 12 months of full-time 2 clinical ultrasound/vascular experience. 3 Documentation Required with Application 1) Copy of Bachelor's degree or an official transcript earned in the U.S. or Canada or an original foreign transcript evaluation indicating that the degree is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in the U.S. or Canada. 2) Original letter from supervising physician, ARDMS-Registered sonographer/technologist or educational program director indicating a minimum of 12 months of full-time clinical/vascular experience including exact dates of ultrasound experience/ successful completion of sonography program. For required letter content, please visit: ARDMS.org/sampleletters. 3) Original signed and completed clinical verification (CV) form for each appropriate specialty area(s). CV forms are available at ARDMS.org/cv. 4) Photocopy of a non-expired government issued photo identification with signature; the name on the identification must exactly match the name under which you are applying for ARDMS examination. prerequisite 3B (Note: All listed items must be met and completed prior to submission. See the Notes About the Prerequisites for footnotes, definitions and complete details.) Education Bachelor's degree in sonography or vascular technology or foreign degree equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in sonography or vascular technology in the U.S. or Canada. Required Clinical Ultrasound/Vascular Experience No additional experience is required. Note: Sonography or vascular technology Bachelor's degree applicants may take the examination one year prior to the completion of degree, provided they have completed 12 months of full-time 2 clinical experience 3 within the program. Documentation Required with Application 1) Copy of Bachelor's degree or an official transcript earned in the U.S. or Canada or an original foreign transcript evaluation indicating that the degree is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in the U.S. or Canada. 2) Original letter signed by education program director verifying length of ultrasound or vascular experience. If program is not completed at the time of application, a letter signed by the program director stating graduation date and completion of appropriate clinical ultrasound experience 3 is needed 5 . Program directors must use the mandatory formatted sample letters, available on ARDMS.org/sampleletters. 3) The clinical verification (CV) form is not required if the application is submitted and received in the ARDMS office within one year prior to successful completion of the program, provided that the applicant has completed 12 months of full-time clinical experience within the program at the time that the application is submitted. Otherwise, an original signed and completed CV form for each appropriate specialty area(s) must be submitted. CV forms are available at ARDMS.org/cv. 4) Photocopy of a non-expired government issued photo identification with signature; the name on the identification must exactly match the name under which you are applying for ARDMS examination. prerequisite 4A1 (Note: All listed items must be met and completed prior to submission. See the Notes About the Prerequisites for footnotes, definitions and complete details.) Education General, U.S., and Canada — MD or DO degree earned in the U.S. or Canada. Formal Training — Attendance of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) accredited residency or fellowship that includes didactic and clinical ultrasound/vascular experience as an integral part of the program. Required Clinical Ultrasound/Vascular Experience The applicant must be able to document clinical experience with a minimum of 800 studies in the area for which he/she is applying. Documentation Required with Application 1) Copy of medical school diploma. 2) Original letter from residency/fellowship program director verifying dates of attendance and completion of a minimum of 800 studies in the area in which you are applying. For required letter content, please visit: ARDMS.org/sampleletters. 3) Original signed and completed clinical verification (CV) form for each appropriate specialty area(s). CV forms may be found at: ARDMS.org/CV. 4) Applicants should maintain a patient log or other record of the 800 studies. This log does not need to be submitted with the application but may be requested as part of a random audit. This documentation should be maintained by the applicant for at least three (3) years following the date of application for examination. 5) Photocopy of a non-expired government issued photo identification with signature; the name on the identification must exactly match the name under which you are applying for ARDMS examination. prerequisite 4A2 (Note: All listed items must be met and completed prior to submission. See the Notes About the Prerequisites for footnotes, definitions and complete details.) Education General, U.S., and Canada — MD or DO degree earned in the U.S. or Canada. Required Clinical Ultrasound/Vascular Experience 12 months of full-time 2 clinical ultrasound/vascular experience. 3 Documentation Required with Application 1) Copy of medical school diploma. 2) Original letter from supervising physician, ARDMS-Registered sonographer/technologist or educational program director indicating a minimum of 12 months of full-time clinical/vascular experience including exact dates of ultrasound experience/successful completion of sonography program. If you are the supervising physician, you may write your own letter. For required letter content, please visit: ARDMS.org/sampleletters. 3) Original signed and completed clinical verification (CV) form for each appropriate specialty area(s). CV forms may be found at: ARDMS.org/CV. 4) Photocopy of a non-expired government issued photo identification with signature; the name on the identification must exactly match the name under which you are applying for ARDMS examination. prerequisite 4B1 (Note: All listed items must be met and completed prior to submission. See the Notes About the Prerequisites for footnotes, definitions and complete details.) Education General - Outside U.S., and Canada — MD or DO degrees equivalent to those of the U.S. or Canada. Formal Training — Attendance of an accredited residency or fellowship that includes didactic and clinical ultrasound/vascular experience as an integral part of the program. Required Clinical Ultrasound/Vascular Experience The applicant must be able to document clinical experience with a minimum of 800 studies in the area in which he/she is applying for. Documentation Required with Application 1) Original credential report or official notarized copy of the evaluation converting the foreign medical degree must indicate that this medical degree is equivalent to a doctor of medicine degree in the U.S. or Canada. A listing of organizations that produce individualized, written reports describing each certificate, diploma or degree earned, and specifying its U.S. or Canadian equivalent can be found at ARDMS.org/ForeignTranscripts. If the applicant has passed all three parts and earned the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®) certification, a copy of the ECFMG ® certificate may be submitted with a copy of a current, valid MD or DO license from the U.S. or Canada in lieu of the evaluation. 2) Original letter from residency/fellowship program director verifying dates of attendance and completion of a minimum of 800 studies in the area in which you are applying. For required letter content, please visit: ARDMS.org/sampleletters. 3) Original signed and completed clinical verification (CV) form for each appropriate specialty area(s). CV forms may be found at: ARDMS.org/CV. 4) Applicants should maintain a patient log or other record of the 800 studies. This log does not need to be submitted with the application but may be requested as part of a random audit. This documentation should be maintained by the applicant for at least three (3) years following the date of application for examination. 5) Photocopy of a non-expired government issued photo identification with signature; the name on the identification must exactly match the name under which you are applying for ARDMS examination. SpI Requirement & General prerequisites SpI Requirement & General prerequisites