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Key Facts: RDCS Pediatric Exam
145
Exam Questions
Multiple-choice
555
Passing Score (scaled)
ARDMS (300-700 scale)
3 hrs
Exam Duration
ARDMS
$275
Specialty Exam Fee
ARDMS
29%
Performing Exam Domain
Largest domain
10 years
Certification Validity
CME required
The RDCS Pediatric exam has 145 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours with a passing scaled score of 555 (~70%). Five domains: Performing the Exam (29%), Congenital Anomalies (25%), Postoperative Evaluation (19%), Normal Anatomy (15%), and Acquired Heart Disease (12%). Requires SPI exam + eligible pathway. $275 specialty exam fee. 10-year certification with CME.
About the RDCS Pediatric Exam
The RDCS Pediatric Echocardiography exam validates expertise in pediatric cardiac sonography including normal anatomy, congenital heart disease, acquired heart disease, postoperative evaluations, and echocardiographic examination techniques. It requires the SPI exam as a prerequisite.
Questions
145 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score 555 (~70%)
Exam Fee
$275 (ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) / Pearson VUE)
RDCS Pediatric Exam Content Outline
Normal Anatomy
Cardiac embryology, normal cardiac anatomy, transitional circulation, great vessels, valves, coronary arteries
Acquired Heart Disease
Cardiomyopathies, Kawasaki disease, endocarditis, pulmonary hypertension, pericardial effusion
Congenital Anomalies
Septal defects (ASD, VSD), conotruncal defects (TOF, TGA), single ventricle, arch anomalies
Postoperative Evaluation
TOF repair, Fontan procedure, Norwood/Glenn, arterial switch, VSD/ASD repairs, conduit evaluation
Performing the Exam
2D imaging, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color Doppler, standard views, Bernoulli equation, shunt quantification
How to Pass the RDCS Pediatric Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score 555 (~70%)
- Exam length: 145 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: $275
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RDCS Pediatric Echocardiography exam?
RDCS Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) is an ARDMS specialty exam that validates expertise in pediatric cardiac sonography including congenital heart disease evaluation, postoperative assessment, and echocardiographic techniques for neonates through adolescents.
How many questions are on the RDCS Pediatric exam?
The exam has 145 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours. The passing score is a scaled score of 555 (approximately 70%) on a 300-700 scale. Administered at Pearson VUE test centers.
What are the prerequisites for the RDCS Pediatric exam?
You must pass the SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation) exam first, then complete an eligible pathway: student, graduate, or clinical experience route. Submit application and $275 fee to ARDMS.
What congenital heart defects should I study?
Focus on the most commonly tested defects: ASD, VSD, TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot), TGA (Transposition of Great Arteries), single ventricle, coarctation of aorta, AVSD, Ebstein anomaly, and left/right heart obstructive lesions.
How should I prepare for the RDCS Pediatric exam?
Plan for 150-200 hours of study over 12-16 weeks. Focus on Performing the Exam (29%) and Congenital Anomalies (25%) — together 54% of the exam. Master standard views, Doppler techniques, and key congenital heart defect diagnoses.