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
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
C. Perform Specialized Echocardiographic Techniques (13%)
Assist with TEE    Perform stress echocardiography    Perform contrast echocardiography    Identify current and emerging technologies
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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