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Free ARDMS Abdomen Exam Prep

ARDMS Abdomen Specialty (AB) Certification

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Updated January 2026
Your Study Path

RDMS Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

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Normal Anatomy and PhysiologyYou are here

Master normal sonographic anatomy of liver, biliary system, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, and abdominal vasculature.

30
hours
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Pathology Recognition

Study characteristic sonographic appearances of liver disease, gallbladder pathology, renal abnormalities, and pancreatic conditions.

40
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Vascular and Doppler

Learn normal and abnormal Doppler flow patterns, spectral analysis, and vascular pathology including AAA and portal hypertension.

25
hours
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Physics and Clinical Protocols

Review ultrasound physics, artifacts, image optimization, patient care, and quality assurance principles.

25
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Practice Exams

Take full-length practice tests and focus on weak content areas.

20
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Estimated total study time
140 hours
That's about 14 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ARDMS Abdomen Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years or older
Education
Graduate of accredited diagnostic medical sonography program or equivalent
Additional Requirements
  • Must hold current RDMS credential OR apply concurrently with SPI exam
  • Clinical experience in abdominal ultrasound required
  • Must meet ARDMS prerequisite pathway requirements

ARDMS Abdomen Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for sonographers with clinical experience

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Must wait 60 days between attempts. No limit on number of attempts.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$300
Application Fee$100 (first-time applicants to ARDMS)
Total Estimated Cost$300-400 total
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ARDMS Abdomen Exam Details

ARDMS Abdomen Specialty (AB) Certification

Administered by ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)

Official Source
555 out of 700 (scaled)
Passing Score
165
Questions
3
Hours
$300
Exam Fee
Study time: 100-200 hours
Prerequisites: Current RDMS credential or concurrent application with SPI exam
Valid for: 10 years (CME required for renewal)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) content outline

Anatomy, Perfusion, and Function30%

Normal anatomy, variants, vascular supply, Doppler flow patterns for liver, biliary, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, and retroperitoneum

Pathology, Vascular Abnormalities, Trauma42%

Liver disease, biliary obstruction, renal cysts/tumors, pancreatic pathology, AAA, dissection, portal hypertension, solid organ trauma

Abdominal Physics8%

Ultrasound physics, Doppler principles, artifacts, image optimization, bioeffects and safety (ALARA)

Clinical Care and Quality Assurance20%

Patient preparation, scanning protocols, infection control, HIPAA, quality assurance, documentation

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