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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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