Improve Patient Outcomes and Advance Your Career with a Musculoskeletal Certification

Ideal for:

Advanced Care Providers

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Physicians

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Sonographers

Why Pursue Certification for Diagnostic Ultrasound?

(RMSKS, RMSK, POCUS MSK)

Better equip yourself to provide high-quality, safe, and effective musculoskeletal ultrasound for your patients.

Gain expertise in assessing bone, muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve, and soft tissue pathologies, as well as assisting with interventional procedures with versatile imaging modalities, applicable across multiple care areas, including pediatrics, critical care, and sports medicine.

Some insurance providers may offer better reimbursement rates for certified practitioners, potentially increasing your earning potential

Demonstrate your expertise and dedication to maintaining the highest standards in ultrasound diagnostics. Build your credibility and expand your career in specialties such as orthopedics, radiology, rheumatology, ultrasound, and sports medicine.

Certification at-a-Glance

FOR SONOGRAPHERS
For Physicians & Advanced Care Providers

(MD, DP, DPM, MBBS, DPT, PT, PA, NP, DCs)

Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer Credential™ (RMSKS ™)

Setting the standard for sonographers for nearly a decade.

Registered In Musculoskeletal® Sonography Certification (RMSK®)

Test your DEPTH of Knowledge with the gold standard for excellence in musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Musculoskeletal Certifications

Test your BREADTH of knowledge with our independent validation of your proficiency in three specialty clinical areas, (Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Soft Tissue).

Overview

Overview:

Assesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of muscles, joints, tendons ligaments and soft tissues of the body

Overview:

Considered the gold standard covering all aspects of MSK ultrasound, this rigorous exam addresses both imaging and diagnostic best practices and includes needle-guided interventional procedures 

Overview:

The MSK Specialty certification includes three specialty clinical areas; Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Soft Tissue.

Note: the Clinical exams can also be taken separately as individual certifications.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

  • Active credential or license in a health related field
  • 150 MSK studies (within the preceding 36 months of application)
  • Pass both SPI & MSKS exams within 5 years
  • Patient log
  • Please refer to RMSKS Prerequisites for MSK Prerequisite and eligibility information

Prerequisites:

  • Medical license
  • 150 MSK studies (within the preceding 36 months of application)
  • Patient log
  • Please refer to RMSK Prerequisites for MSK Prerequisite and eligibility information

Prerequisites:

  • Active healthcare professional in good standing
  • Participation in the interpretation and performance of 20 relevant POCUS cases (upper extremity, lower extremity, or soft tissue) within the last 2 years. 
  • Completion of the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate

Exam Structure

Exam Structure:

Online or In Person

170-question proctored exam (3 hour window)

Exam Structure:

In Person

200-question proctored exam (4 hour window)

Exam Structure:

Online Exam
  • Clinical Case-Based Assessment
  • Peer Evaluations
  • 90 days for Clinical Certifications (Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and/or Soft Tissue)
  • 180 days for Specialty Certifications (MSK Specialty Certification covering all three clinical areas)
  • Video Submissions (Only available in Specialty Certification)

Application Dates

Application Dates:

January 21 - April 1, 2025

July 29 – Oct 7, 2025

Application Dates:

January 21 - April 1, 2025

July 29 – Oct 7, 2025

Application Dates:

Open year-round

Exam Administration Dates

Exam Administration Dates:

April 15 - May 15, 2025

Oct 21 - Nov 20, 2025

Exam Administration Dates:

April 15 - May 15, 2025

Oct 21 - Nov 20, 2025

Exam Administration Dates:

Open year-round

Cost

Cost:

$275

includes $100 US non-refundable processing fee

Cost:

$660

$100 US non-refundable processing fee, additional $50 if taken at international test center (outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico)

Cost:

$500

for the Specialty Certification or

$150

for each Clinical Certification if you prefer to only focus on a specific area.

$125

for Fundamental Certification

Note: Group discounts available, contact us.

Maintenance of Certification

Maintenance of Certification:

Learn more about the specific CME requirements for the RMSKS

Maintenance of Certification:

Learn more about the specific CME requirements for the RMSK Maintain Certification

Maintenance of Certification:

Certifications are valid for five years, with renewal available through the Maintenance of Certification Program

Exam Outline

Exam Outline:

Exam is developed by experts in the field from multiple specialties and backgrounds, and is accredited by ANAB and ISO certified.

MSKS Content Outline

Exam Outline:

Exam is developed by experts in the field from multiple specialties and backgrounds, and is accredited by ANAB and ISO certified.

MSK Content Outline

Exam Outline:

Exam is developed by experts in the field from multiple specialties and backgrounds and is based on actual clinical cases with engaging and modern educational methods. 

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STUDENTS & RESIDENTS

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The POCUS certifications are a terrific option for students and residents. Beginning with the POCUS Fundamentals certification, you can start to advance your skills in the PT pathway. Once you pass the Fundamentals exam, you can start taking the stackable MSK certifications individually, or bundle all three clinical certifications together into one specialty certification. If you are a student ready to get started, request your code and save 20%.

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