Introduction
and
ARDMS
Credentials
The only means of earning an ARDMS credential is by examination. For the
RDMS, RDCS and RVT credentials, applicants must pass two comprehensive
examinations: (1) the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI)
examination; and (2) at least one corresponding specialty examination. The
examinations may be taken in any order. Additional credential(s)/specialties
can be earned without re-taking the SPI examination.
ARDMS Five Year Rule
Candidates are required to complete both a
physics and instrumentation examination and
a corresponding specialty examination within
five years. Visit ARDMS.org/fiveyearrule to
learn more.
Abdomen (AB)
Breast (BR)
Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
SELECT ADMINISTRATION DATES APPLY
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Pediatric Sonography
APPLY IN FALL 2014.
SELECT ADMINISTRATION DATES APPLY
Adult Echocardiography (AE)
Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
SELECT ADMINISTRATION DATES APPLY
Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
SELECT ADMINISTRATION DATES APPLY
Vascular Technology (VT)
Examination Credential Earned
Corresponding
Specialty Examination
SPI
Sonography
Principles &
Instrumentation
Examination
RDMS
®
Registered Diagnostic
Medical Sonographer
RDCS
®
Registered Diagnostic
Cardiac Sonographer
RVT
®
RVT
®
Registered Vascular
Technologist
RMSK
™
Registered in
Musculoskeletal
RDMS
®
RDCS
®
SPI
PVI
PVI
Physicians'
Vascular
Interpretation
Examination
MSK
Musculoskeletal Sonography Exam
+
RPVI
®
Registered Physician in
Vascular Interpretation
RPVI
®
RMSK
™
MSK
SELECT ADMINISTRATION
DATES APPLY
SELECT ADMINISTRATION
DATES APPLY
ARDMS Credential Pathways
The ARDMS is developing an ultrasound certificate examination for midwifery professionals for
release in October 2015. Visit ARDMS.org/mw and sign-up to receive updates.
