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        Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
        Certification Description
        The RDMS credential raises the standard of diagnostic medical ultrasound practice worldwide and promotes best practices for enhanced patient safety. The RDMS credential is designed to certify competence in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. By earning the RDMS credential, healthcare professionals gain a critical edge in promoting public safety in ultrasound. RDMS Credential Prerequisites To obtain the RDMS credential, you must meet the examination prerequisites and pass the physics and a corresponding specialty examination within five years: Physics Examination: • Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) Specialty examinations: • Abdomen (AB)* • Breast (BR)* • Fetal Echocardiography (FE)** • Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)* • Pediatric Sonography (PS)**
        Certifying Organization
        American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
        https://www.ardms.org/
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    Yes
        • More than two years of work experience required?    Yes
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 10 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    Yes
        • Renew through Re-Examination?    Yes
        • Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?    No
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