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Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
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RCIS CCI Cardiovascular Credentials License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: Cardiac Anatomy & HemodynamicsYou are here
Lock in coronary anatomy/dominance, chamber pressures, waveforms, Bernoulli, Gorlin, and Fick/thermodilution CO.
Phase 2: Diagnostic Catheterization & Angiography
Master radial vs femoral access, catheter shapes (JL/JR/AL/MP/pigtail/IM), angiographic projections, and dissection/perforation grading.
Phase 3: PCI, Structural, & Pharmacology
Drill stent platforms, balloons, FFR/iFR, TAVR/MitraClip/Watchman, ACT targets, P2Y12 selection, and complication management.
Phase 4: Timed Simulations + Radiation Safety
Run 3-hour timed sets, review ALARA, contrast handling, sterile technique, and Universal Protocol.
Can You Take the RCIS Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Submit completed CCI RCIS Exam Application with required documentation
- •Use legal name matching government-issued photo ID for testing
- •Complete required attestations and ethics agreement before scheduling
RCIS Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
12-20 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates who do not pass may reapply per CCI policy after the required waiting period; each retake requires a new application and fee.
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100 RCIS Practice Questions
Cath lab-aligned items covering hemodynamics, PCI, structural heart, pharmacology, and radiation safety with detailed rationales.
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What You'll Study
18 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Introduction & Exam Overview
3 sections
Pre-Procedural Room Setup & Sterile Technique
3 sections
Pre-Procedural Patient Preparation & Validation
3 sections
Patient Monitoring & Vascular Access
3 sections
Coronary Anatomy & Left Heart Catheterization
4 sections
Right Heart Catheterization & Hemodynamics
4 sections
ECG & Intracardiac/Intravascular Imaging
4 sections
Physiology Assessment & Radiation Safety
4 sections
Cath Lab Pharmacology
3 sections
PCI Fundamentals
3 sections
Chapter 11: Complex Coronary Intervention
3 sections
Device Implants & Temporary Support
3 sections
Mechanical Circulatory Support
2 sections
Peripheral Vascular Interventions
3 sections
Structural Heart Interventions
2 sections
Chapter 16: Emergency Clinical Presentations & Equipment
3 sections
Intraprocedural Complications
2 sections
Post-Procedural Activities
3 sections
RCIS Exam Details
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Administered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) content outline
Procedure-room and equipment setup, sterile technique, radiation readiness, patient preparation, and validation of records, consent, labs, and time-out information.
Hemodynamic monitoring, left and right heart catheterization, ECG and imaging, FFR/iFR, radiation safety, vascular access, and medication effects during diagnostic work.
Coronary, structural-heart, peripheral-vascular, and device interventions, including equipment selection, procedural support, and complication prevention.
Emergency clinical presentations, intraprocedural complications, and operation of emergency equipment.
Hemostasis, access-site complication management, patient education, reporting, and transfer of care.
What's Included
18 Chapters
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What's Next After the RCIS?
After passing the RCIS, you can pursue these career paths
CCI RCES
Specialize in electrophysiology lab procedures with the Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist credential.
CCI RCCS
Pivot to congenital cardiac sonography with the Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer credential.
ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional
Cross-credential as an ARRT VI/CV technologist for broader interventional radiology and cardiology scope.
RCIS Exam FAQ
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