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Cardiovascular Imaging Certifications
APCA’s cardiovascular imaging credentials recognize physician expertise in computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and nuclear cardiology. Demonstrate your advanced knowledge of specialized imaging, support quality patient care, and secure formal recognition for your skill.
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Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography™
The Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CBCCT) certification program validates your expertise in cardiovascular computed tomography (CT).
SPI Required?
Price
Varies based on deadline*
Application Window
March 31, 2026 – August 25, 2026
Examination Window
September 8, 2026 – October 8, 2026
Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
The Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR) certification program validates your expertise in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MR).
SPI Required?
Price
Varies based on deadline*
Application Window
January 13, 2026 – April 14, 2026
Examination Window
April 28, 2026 – May 29, 2026
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
The Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) certification program validates your expertise in nuclear cardiology.
SPI Required?
Price
Varies based on deadline*
Application Window
June 2, 2026 – October 13, 2026
Examination Window
November 3, 2026 – December 29, 2026
FMC
Fetal Monitoring Credential
Instill confidence and clarity in your labor-and-delivery practice. FMC certification captures your expertise in electronic fetal heart rate monitoring (EFM), the primary tool in the U.S. for assessing fetal well-being during labor.
The FMC Certification requires the FMC exam
Fetal Monitoring Credential
The Fetal Monitoring Credentialing (FMC) exam tests your knowledge of EFM communication and supports safer labor-and-delivery practice.
SPI Required?
Price
$200 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
CHIVA
Global CHIVA Program
The Global CHIVA Program is a groundbreaking medical education, training, and assessment platform for venous insufficiency diagnosis and treatment.
RDCS®
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer®
The RDCS® certification sets the standard in cardiac ultrasound practice and patient safety the world over.
RDCS certification requires the SPI exam and one cardiac specialty exam.
Plus one of the following:
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
The SPI exam is the foundation for all ARDMS certifications. It tests your knowledge of basic sonography principles and ability with instrumentation.
SPI Required?
Price
$275 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
Adult Echocardiography
The AE exam will test your knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
Fetal Echocardiography
The Fetal Echocardiography (FE) exam will test your knowledge of cardiographic principles as they apply to fetal patients.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
June 16, 2026 – August 25, 2026
Examination Window
September 8, 2026 – October 1, 2026
Pediatric Echocardiography
The Pediatric Sonography (PS) exam will test your knowledge of various systems in pediatric patients.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
July 21, 2026 – September 29, 2026
Examination Window
October 13, 2026 – November 5, 2026
RDMS®
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer®
The RDMS® certification sets the standard in diagnostic care and patient safety the world over.
The RDMS Certification requires SPI plus one of the specialty exams below.
Plus one of the following:
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
The SPI exam is the foundation for all ARDMS certifications. It tests your knowledge of basic sonography principles and ability with instrumentation.
SPI Required?
Price
$275 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
Abdomen
The AB exam tests your knowledge of the soft tissues, blood vessels, and organs of the human abdomen.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
Breast
The BR exam will test your knowledge of breast tissue.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
Fetal Echocardiography
The Fetal Echocardiography (FE) exam will test your knowledge of cardiographic principles as they apply to fetal patients.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
June 16, 2026 – August 25, 2026
Examination Window
September 8, 2026 – October 1, 2026
Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) exam will test your knowledge of the female reproductive system and fetus in all stages of pregnancy.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
Pediatric Sonography
The Pediatric Sonography (PS) exam will test your knowledge of various systems in pediatric patients.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
June 23, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Examination Window
September 15, 2026 – October 8, 2026
RMSK®
Registered in Musculoskeletal™
Better equip yourself to provide high-quality, safe, and effective musculoskeletal ultrasound with RMSK®. Certified physicians and advanced care practitioners demonstrate expertise, dedication, and a practice that performs to the highest standards in ultrasound diagnostics.
The RMSK Certification requires the MSK exam.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Physicians and Advanced Care Providers
The Musculoskeletal (MSK) exam will test your knowledge of muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues.
SPI Required?
Price
$725 USD
Application Window
August 4, 2026 – October 13, 2026
Examination Window
October 27, 2026 – November 19, 2026
RMSKS™
Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer™
Provide high-quality, safe, and effective ultrasound at the highest level. RMSKS™ empowers sonographers to capture their commitment and expertise in musculoskeletal imaging and build a practice anchored in a global gold standard.
RMSKS certification requires the SPI exam and the MSKS exam.
Plus the following:
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
The SPI exam is the foundation for all ARDMS certifications. It tests your knowledge of basic sonography principles and ability with instrumentation.
SPI Required?
Price
$275 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
Musculoskeletal Sonography
The Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSKS) exam will test your knowledge of muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
August 4, 2026 – October 13, 2026
Examination Window
October 27, 2026 – November 19, 2026
RPVI®
Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation®
RPVI® certification validates gold-standard expertise in evaluating vascular sonography imagery. RPVI-certified physicians and advanced care practitioners serve patients at the highest level. They display a mastery of imaging and interpretation techniques beyond what is required for standard licensure.
The RPVI Certification requires the PVI exam
Physicians’ Vascular Interpretation
The PVI exam tests your knowledge of the vascular system.
SPI Required?
Price
$725 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
RVT®
Registered Vascular Technologist®
The RVT® certification sets the standard in vascular technology and patient safety the world over.
RVT certification requires the SPI exam and the Vascular Technology (VT) specialty.
Plus the following:
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
The SPI exam is the foundation for all ARDMS certifications. It tests your knowledge of basic sonography principles and ability with instrumentation.
SPI Required?
Price
$275 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
Vascular Technology
The Vascular Technology (VT) exam tests your knowledge of the anatomy and hemodynamics of blood vessels.
SPI Required?
Price
$300 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Year-Round
ABVM®
The American Board of Vascular Medicine
ABVM certification in vascular or endovascular medicine represents commitment to care, learning, and the highest level of practice. ABVM-certified physicians and advanced care providers serve patients at the highest level. They display a mastery of vascular and endovascular imaging techniques beyond what is required for standard licensure.
The ABVM Certification requires one of the specialty exams below.
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Vascular Medicine
The American Board of Vascular Medicine Vascular Medicine (ABVM Vascular) exam tests your vascular knowledge.
SPI Required?
Price
$940 USD
Application Window
July 7, 2026 – September 15, 2026
Examination Window
September 29, 2026 – October 29, 2026
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Endovascular Medicine
The American Board of Vascular Medicine Endovascular Medicine (ABVM Endovascular) exam tests your endovascular knowledge.
SPI Required?
Price
$1,370 USD
Application Window
July 7, 2026 – September 15, 2026
Examination Window
September 29, 2026 – October 29, 2026
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