Certification Name : Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Obstetrics and Gynecology
Certification ID & Type: 1157 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
The Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) examination tests basic obstetrics and gynecology knowledge and skills essential to Sonography Professionals. To earn a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential with an OB/GYN specialty, you must pass the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination and the OB/GYN examination within five years. After passing the SPI examination, you can earn additional credentials without having to retake the SPI examination, provided you maintain active status.
Certifying Organization
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers(ARDMS)(0222)
51 Monroe Street, Plaza East One, Rockville, Maryland 20850-2400
Contact information : 800-541-9754 Or 301-738-8401 Fax : 301-738-0312 Email : CMEquestions@ardms.org
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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 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? No
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
ARDMS certified diagnostic medical sonographer, obstetrical & gynecological sonographer, Medical sonography