ARDMS

MSK Examination and Prerequisite ARDMS offers one prerequisite under which to apply for the MSK examination. All applicants, including existing ARDMS Registrants, must meet all requirements of the MSK prerequisite in order to apply. Eligibility will not be determined by telephone, fax or email. Applicants must apply online and submit all fees and required supporting documentation before eligibility is determined. Visit ARDMS.org/MSK for a complete list of examination administration dates and the dates during which the online applications are accepted for each examination period. To print your own copy of the most current MSK prerequisite chart, log on to ARDMS.org/MSKprereq. Musculoskeletal (MSK) Prerequisite (Note: All listed items must be met and completed prior to submission.) Licensure (Must hold and be practicing as one of the following designations with a current, valid professional license to practice.): Doctor of Medicine (MD) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) earned outside North America Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) Nurse Practitioner (NP) Physician Assistant (PA) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Physical Therapist (PT) Required Clinical Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Experience Performed and/or authorized diagnosis of a minimum of 150 musculoskeletal ultrasound studies within the preceding 36 months of application. No more than 5% (8 cases) of the 150 case log requirement can be labeled as therapeutic (injection or aspiration). For purposes of satisfying this requirement, these studies must be completed on actual patients in a clinical diagnostic* setting. Simulation is not acceptable for this attestation. Recommended Continuing Medical Education (CME) Although CMEs are not required to apply for the MSK examination, ARDMS highly recommends and encourages applicants to earn a minimum of 30 CMEs in musculoskeletal ultrasound to assist applicants in preparing to take the MSK examination. Applicants do not need to submit CME documentation as this is only a recommendation and not a requirement. Documentation Required with Application 1) Copy of current, valid professional license to practice as an MD, DO, DPM, MBBS, DC, NP, PA, DPT or PT. 2) Completed online self-attestation form indicating the performance and/or authorized diagnosis of a minimum of 150 musculoskeletal ultrasound studies within the preceding 36 months of application. The self-attestation form is incorporated into the online application for the MSK examination. and 3) Applicants must maintain a patient log indicating the performance and/or authorized diagnosis of a minimum of 150 musculoskeletal ultrasound studies within the preceding 36 months of application. No more than 5% (8 cases) of the 150 case log requirement can be labeled as therapeutic (injection or aspiration). 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 36 months following the date of application for the MSK examination. and 4) Photocopy of a nonexpired government-issued photo identification with signature; the first and last names on the identification must exactly match the first and last names under which you apply. *Clinical diagnostic settings include hospitals, clinics and private practices. ARDMS does not accept volunteer, instructorship, unpaid, barter or veterinarian experience. Note: The name on all supporting documentation must be consistent and must match the name under which you apply. If it does not, you will need to submit legal documentation of the name change (e.g., a marriage/divorce certificate) and all other supporting documentation. Note: Prerequisite requirements are subject to change at any time. Applicants must meet current prerequisite requirements in effect at the time of application. ARDMS, in its discretion, may request from you or others information concerning matters that may be relevant to eligibility for certification and certification status. Documentation received in a language other than English must include a notarized translation in English. All documents, communications, and other information received by ARDMS become the property of ARDMS and will not be returned.

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