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Key Facts: RMSKS Exam

170

Exam Questions (150 scored)

ARDMS RMSKS exam page

2 hours

Exam Time

ARDMS RMSKS exam page

555

Minimum Passing Score

ARDMS 200-700 scoring scale

$250

Exam Fee

ARDMS RMSKS exam page

3 years

Credential Cycle

ARDMS CME requirements

ARDMS administers the RMSKS specialty exam with 170 multiple-choice questions (150 scored, 20 pilot) in 2 hours. The minimum passing score is 555 on a 200-700 scale. The exam fee is $250. RMSKS credential is valid for 3 years with CME requirements. ARDMS prerequisites include documented MSK sonography education or clinical experience.

About the RMSKS Exam

The RMSKS exam certifies sonographers in musculoskeletal ultrasound covering shoulder, knee, ankle, hip, and wrist imaging, tendon and ligament pathology, soft tissue masses, ultrasound-guided procedures, Doppler evaluation, and scanning ergonomics. ARDMS exams are delivered at Pearson VUE test centers.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

Scaled score 555 (200-700)

Exam Fee

$250 (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS))

RMSKS Exam Content Outline

25-30%

Upper Extremity

Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand ultrasound including rotator cuff, tendons, nerves, and joints

25-30%

Lower Extremity

Hip, knee, ankle, and foot ultrasound including ligaments, tendons, and joint evaluation

15-20%

Soft Tissue

Soft tissue masses, muscle injuries, peripheral nerve evaluation, foreign bodies, and inflammatory conditions

15-20%

Ultrasound Physics

Transducer selection, artifacts, Doppler, elastography, ergonomics, and image optimization

8-12%

Guided Procedures

Injection guidance, aspiration, needle visualization techniques, and sterile protocols

How to Pass the RMSKS Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scaled score 555 (200-700)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: $250

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

RMSKS Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the standard shoulder ultrasound protocol — rotator cuff pathology appears heavily on the exam
2Learn to distinguish anisotropy artifact from true tendon pathology by understanding transducer angle effects
3Build systematic scanning protocols for each joint (shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, hip)
4Study the sonographic appearance of common pathologies: full/partial tears, tendinosis, effusions, and ganglion cysts
5Know the difference between in-plane and out-of-plane needle guidance techniques and their advantages
6Practice identifying normal sonographic anatomy in both short-axis and long-axis views for all major tendons

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the RMSKS exam?

The ARDMS RMSKS exam consists of 170 multiple-choice questions (150 scored and 20 pilot questions) with a 2-hour time limit.

What score do I need to pass the RMSKS exam?

The RMSKS minimum passing score is 555 on a 200-700 scale.

What topics are tested on the RMSKS exam?

The exam covers upper extremity imaging (25-30%), lower extremity imaging (25-30%), soft tissue evaluation (15-20%), ultrasound physics (15-20%), and guided procedures (8-12%).

How much does the RMSKS exam cost?

The ARDMS RMSKS examination fee is $250 per attempt.

How should I study for the RMSKS exam?

Focus on upper and lower extremity anatomy and pathology first (highest weight). Master normal sonographic appearances and common pathology findings. Study scanning positions, artifacts (especially anisotropy), and guided procedure techniques.

What are the prerequisites for the RMSKS exam?

Prerequisites vary by pathway and typically require existing ARDMS credentials (RDMS, RVT) or documented MSK sonography education/experience. Check the ARDMS website for current pathway requirements.