ARDMS Certification and Credentials, Exams of Medicine

Download ARDMS Certification and Credentials and more Exams Medicine in PDF only on Docsity! ARDMS Certification    module 12 why do sonographers receive certifications? -           to prove that they have the knowledge and skills to adequately perform their job what are the 2 ways to be certified? -           1) ARDMS 2) ARRT What is ARDMS? -           - The most recognized sonography licensure in the world what certifications does the ARDMS offer? -           abdomen, breast, echocardiography, neurosonography, OB/Gyn, & vascular Graduates from a ________ accredited program automatically are eligible for ARDMS certification -           CAAHEP do states require ARDMS certifications? -           Most states do not require ARDMS certification by law, however, this is typically required by healthcare facilities/employers what is special about having ARDMS credentials? -           - international standard in sonography credentialing - ARDMS registered sonographers represent the highest standards in the sonography field - increased career opportunities - Sonographers must meet certain eligibility requirements to earn credentials how do sonographers receive credentials from the ARRT? -           have been through an ARRT-approved educational program for Radiography, Sonography, or Vascular Sonography - they also already have documented clinical experience in Breast Sonography or Vascular Sonography how do people earn ARDMS credentials? -           must meet rigorous criteria for prerequisites in education and clinical experience AND pass the ARDMS examinations to earn one or more credentials what are the 5 ARDMS credentials? -           - RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist - RMSKS - Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer - Midwife Sonography Certificate to obtain the RDMS credential a sonographer must.... -           1) pass SPI (sonography principles and instrumentation) 2) take one specialty exam (AB, BR, FE, OB/GYN, PS) To obtain the RVT credentials from the ARDMS the sonographer must.... -           1) pass SPI exam 2) vascular technology (VT) what is the 5 year rule for the ARDMS? -           You must take the SPI and selected/correlating specialty exam within 5 years of each other (it doesn't matter what order you take them in) - If both exams aren't done within 5 years, the previous exam must be retaken what is not included in the 5 year rule? -           This rule doesn't apply to sonographers who already carry RDMS credential(s) and are seeking additional credentials. - As long as RDMS sonographers are active, there is no time limit for how long or how many specialty exams are taken if you have your RDMS credential and are seeking to obtain your RVT credential 5 or more years later what do you do? -           - you previously took your SPI and 1 specialty exam - 5 years later to obtain your RVT you must retake the SPI and take the VT exam *this is because RVT is its own credential with different specialties) what does CAAHEP stand for? -           Commision on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs what does CAAHEP do? -           they are Responsible for the accreditation of over 2,100 health education programs CAAHEP accredited sonography school students are automatically eligible to sit for ARDMS registries _________ prior to graduation date -           60 days Who defines whether this ultrasound program is operating at high standards? -           CAAHEP Who certifies that this ultrasound program meets all accreditation standards? -           CAAHEP what does AIUM stand for? -           American Institue of Ultrasound in Medicine what does JRCDMS stand for? -           Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography - work with CAAHEP