On Demand - Understanding Sonography Board Eligibility Requirements-Presentation Slides

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This document provides information on the eligibility requirements for sonography board exams, particularly in the cardiac and vascular specialties. Sonography involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create diagnostic images of body tissues and organs. The practice of ultrasound is considered a medical procedure that must be performed by a trained medical professional under the supervision of a licensed physician.<br /><br />There are different specialty exams offered through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). These include fetal echocardiography, pediatric sonography, pediatric echocardiography, congenital cardiac, and advanced cardiac sonographer.<br /><br />In terms of eligibility pathways, individuals can obtain licensure, registry, certification, or credentials in order to practice sonography. Licensure refers to legal permission granted by a governmental authority, while registry is a centralized database that lists licensed healthcare professionals. Certification involves receiving a certificate to demonstrate competency in specific tasks, and credentials are obtained by passing an examination related to a specific subject matter.<br /><br />For cardiac ultrasound, eligibility pathways for the ARDMS exams include completing a cardiac sonography program, having a bachelor's degree (any major) with clinical cardiac ultrasound experience, or graduating from a programmatically accredited cardiac sonography program.<br /><br />Similarly, for vascular ultrasound, eligibility pathways include completing a vascular sonography program, having a two-year allied health education program with clinical vascular ultrasound experience, or holding an active ultrasound credential with work experience in vascular ultrasound.<br /><br />The document also mentions state licensure requirements for medical sonographers, with four states currently mandating licensure for sonographers.<br /><br />The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) outlines requirements for staffing in cardiac and vascular sonography, which include being credentialed and obtaining the appropriate credentials within one year of graduation.<br /><br />Finally, the document briefly touches on billing requirements for sonography services, including technical competency and credentials being necessary for reimbursement.<br /><br />The document concludes with a Q&A section featuring Jaime Warren, Vice President of Care Transformation, who can be contacted for further inquiries.

Keywords

sonography board exams

eligibility requirements

cardiac specialty

vascular specialty

high-frequency sound waves

diagnostic images

medical procedure

trained medical professional

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Cardiovascular Credentialing International