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Key Facts: Sonography Canada Vascular Exam
180 questions
The Vascular Sonographer Examination has 180 multiple-choice questions
Sonography Canada Vascular 6.1 Examination Blueprint
180 minutes
Total time allowed for the Vascular Sonographer Examination
Sonography Canada Vascular 6.1 Examination Blueprint
4 components
Cerebrovascular, Peripheral Venous, Peripheral Arterial and Abdominal Vascular
Sonography Canada Vascular 6.1 Examination Blueprint
50 questions
Cerebrovascular is the largest component of the Vascular exam
Sonography Canada Vascular Examination Blueprint
CRVS
Credential earned: Canadian Registered Vascular Sonographer
Sonography Canada - Credentials
CAD $600
Vascular (NCP 6.1) exam fee plus a $150 application fee
Sonography Canada Certification Fees 2026-2027
4 attempts
Maximum attempts allowed per certification examination
Sonography Canada Candidate Guide
January 2027
NCP 7.0 takes effect, retiring the standalone Core exam
Sonography Canada - Entry-to-Practice Exams
The Sonography Canada Vascular Sonographer Examination is the written exam for the Canadian Registered Vascular Sonographer (CRVS) credential. It has 180 multiple-choice questions in 180 minutes, split across Cerebrovascular (50 questions), Peripheral Venous, Peripheral Arterial and Abdominal Vascular components, with many image- and video-based items. There is no fixed pass mark; the cut-score is set using the Modified Angoff method and there is no penalty for wrong answers. The NCP 6.1 fee is CAD $600 plus a $150 application fee, rising to $1,050 under NCP 7.0 from January 2027. This 100-question bank provides original practice across all four vascular components, including velocity criteria, Doppler physics, scanning protocols and artifacts.
Sample Sonography Canada Vascular Practice Questions
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1Using widely applied carotid duplex criteria, an internal carotid artery (ICA) is graded as 50-69% stenosis when the peak systolic velocity (PSV) falls in which range?
2Which ICA/CCA peak systolic velocity ratio is most consistent with a 70% or greater internal carotid artery stenosis?
3On a normal extracranial carotid duplex, which vessel typically shows a low-resistance waveform with continuous forward flow throughout diastole?
4A temporal tap maneuver is most useful for distinguishing which two vessels during carotid duplex?
5Retrograde (reversed) flow in the vertebral artery on the same side as a proximal subclavian artery stenosis is the classic finding of which condition?
6When measuring ICA peak systolic velocity, the Doppler angle should be kept at or below what value to maintain accuracy?
7A heavily calcified carotid plaque casts an acoustic shadow that obscures the lumen. What is the most appropriate sonographic response?
8A 'string sign' or trickle of slow flow in a markedly narrowed internal carotid artery is clinically important because it distinguishes which two entities?
9Spectral broadening with loss of the clear systolic window on a carotid waveform most directly indicates:
10The carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is most appropriately measured on which vessel wall and segment?
About the Sonography Canada Vascular Exam
The Sonography Canada Vascular Sonographer Examination is the knowledge-based written exam leading to the Canadian Registered Vascular Sonographer (CRVS) credential, which denotes a sonographer who images the abdominal vessels, peripheral arteries and veins, and extracranial/intracranial vessels and performs physiologic vascular assessments. It consists of 180 multiple-choice questions answered in 180 minutes, distributed across four components: Cerebrovascular (50 questions), Peripheral Venous, Peripheral Arterial and Abdominal Vascular. The exam is computer-based and delivered by live remote proctoring or in secure test centres, and many items include ultrasound images or video clips. Under NCP 6.1, the CRVS credential also requires passing the Core Sonographic Skills Examination and the Canadian Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA). From January 2027 (NCP 7.0), the standalone Core exam is retired and core content is integrated into the Vascular examination.
Assessment
180 multiple-choice questions across four components: Cerebrovascular (50 questions), Peripheral Venous, Peripheral Arterial and Abdominal Vascular. Many items include ultrasound images or video clips.
Time Limit
180 minutes (3 hours). Candidates work at their own pace and may answer, skip, flag and revise questions before submitting.
Passing Score
No fixed percentage. The passing cut-score is set with the Modified Angoff standard-setting method and maintained across forms by equating; there is no penalty for incorrect answers.
Exam Fee
Vascular (NCP 6.1): CAD $600 plus a non-refundable $150 application fee. Vascular (NCP 7.0), effective January 2027: CAD $1,050 plus the application fee. (Sonography Canada (delivered through Meazure Learning / Yardstick Assessment Strategies; remote proctoring by ProctorU))
Sonography Canada Vascular Exam Content Outline
Cerebrovascular
Official exam: 50 of 180 questions. Carotid and vertebral duplex, ICA/CCA ratios and velocity thresholds for stenosis grading, plaque morphology, subclavian steal, dissection and transcranial Doppler. Practice here covers extracranial anatomy, stenosis criteria and waveform interpretation.
Peripheral Arterial
Lower- and upper-extremity arterial duplex, ankle-brachial index and segmental pressures, triphasic/monophasic waveforms, peak systolic velocity ratios for stenosis, bypass graft surveillance, pseudoaneurysm and AV fistula evaluation.
Peripheral Venous
Lower- and upper-extremity venous duplex for acute and chronic DVT, compression and augmentation, reflux and chronic venous insufficiency with valve-closure timing, venous anatomy, and differentiation of acute versus chronic thrombus.
Abdominal Vascular
Aorta and abdominal aortic aneurysm, renal artery duplex and renal-aortic ratio, mesenteric arteries, portal and hepatic venous flow, dialysis access (fistula/graft) and transplant renal and hepatic vasculature, plus relevant Doppler physics.
How to Pass the Sonography Canada Vascular Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed percentage. The passing cut-score is set with the Modified Angoff standard-setting method and maintained across forms by equating; there is no penalty for incorrect answers.
- Assessment: 180 multiple-choice questions across four components: Cerebrovascular (50 questions), Peripheral Venous, Peripheral Arterial and Abdominal Vascular. Many items include ultrasound images or video clips.
- Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours). Candidates work at their own pace and may answer, skip, flag and revise questions before submitting.
- Exam fee: Vascular (NCP 6.1): CAD $600 plus a non-refundable $150 application fee. Vascular (NCP 7.0), effective January 2027: CAD $1,050 plus the application fee.
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
How many questions are on the Sonography Canada Vascular Sonographer Examination?
The Vascular Sonographer Examination has 180 multiple-choice questions answered in 180 minutes, distributed across four components: Cerebrovascular (50 questions), Peripheral Venous, Peripheral Arterial and Abdominal Vascular.
What credential does this exam lead to?
It leads to the Canadian Registered Vascular Sonographer (CRVS) credential, which denotes a sonographer who images abdominal vessels, peripheral arteries and veins, and extracranial/intracranial vessels and performs physiologic vascular assessments.
Is there a fixed passing score?
No. Sonography Canada uses the Modified Angoff method to set a cut-score for each exam, then equating to keep the standard consistent across forms, so easier forms have higher cut-scores. There is no penalty for incorrect answers.
How much does the Vascular exam cost?
Under NCP 6.1 the Vascular examination fee is CAD $600 plus a non-refundable $150 application fee. From January 2027, under NCP 7.0, the Vascular examination fee rises to CAD $1,050 plus the application fee.
What else is required for the CRVS credential besides this exam?
Under NCP 6.1, candidates must also pass the Core Sonographic Skills Examination and complete the Canadian Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA). From January 2027, NCP 7.0 removes the standalone Core exam and integrates core content into the Vascular examination.
Are these official Sonography Canada practice questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the Vascular 6.1 blueprint and competencies. Sonography Canada provides its own official blueprints, practice exams and reference materials separately.