Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) Examination

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) Examination
Exam Content Outline

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) publishes its examination matrix (outline) and other important information on its website. Visit the site at www.cci-online.org for complete information about applying for and taking the registry examinations. The outline for each exam indicates the approximate percentage of the exam that a particular topic represents. This information is important because it indicates the relative importance of each topic and allows you to study more effectively. For example, Perform Echocardiographic Examinations is 38% of the exam, whereas General Policies, Procedures, and Standards is 7%.
The complete outline for the Registered Cardiac Sonographer Examination appears below.
A. General Policies, Procedures, and Standards (7%) |
Ensure universal precautions and sterile techniques
Respond to emergency situations
Maintain competency and quality assurance
Pre-procedure activities
Post-procedure activities
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B. Perform Echocardiographic Examinations (38%) |
Understand ultrasound physics and instrumentation
Understand imaging views (transducer position, planes, anatomy)
Define normal anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics
Utilize physiologic maneuvers
Practice proper ergonomics
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C. Perform Specialized Echocardiographic Techniques (13%) |
Assist with TEE
Perform stress echocardiography
Perform contrast echocardiography
Identify current and emerging technologies
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D. Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Diseases/Therapeutic
Measures (42%) |
Evaluate pathophysiology in images and modify examination to answer
the clinical question
Recognize common congenital abnormalities
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