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Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI RCS)
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Non-Imaging Responsibilities and ImagingYou are here
Review orders and history, patient preparation, communication, ergonomics, and acquisition across 2D, Doppler, contrast, stress, TEE assistance, strain, and 3D imaging.
Valvular Echocardiographic Findings
Assess structure and function of all four valves, stenosis and regurgitation, prosthetic valves, and endocarditis using integrated measurements and imaging.
Anatomy, Physiology, and Hemodynamics
Cover chambers, systolic and diastolic function, ischemia, cardiomyopathies, pericardium, pulmonary hypertension, masses, devices, congenital disease, strain, and hemodynamics.
Ultrasound Physics and Optimization
Learn waveform properties, artifacts, resolution, frame-rate tradeoffs, Doppler and color controls, and optimization of 2D, 3D, and contrast images.
Current-Guideline Integration and Timed Practice
Integrate current ASE guidance, verify measurements in matched views, practice recognizing discordant findings, and finish with timed mixed sets in official blueprint proportions.
Can You Take the CCI RCS Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Meet one complete CCI pathway: RCS235, RCS4, RCS5, or RCS6
- •Submit the education, employment, clinical-study, or credential documents required for that specific pathway
- •Schedule with Pearson VUE within approval window
CCI RCS Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
OpenExamPrep planning suggestion: 10-14 weeks for focused study; CCI does not prescribe a duration
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
A new application may be submitted one day after testing, but the next examination cannot be taken until the mandatory 45-day waiting period is met.
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What You'll Study
21 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Chapter 1: RCS Orientation and Clinical Context
3 sections
Chapter 2: Orders, Safety, and Patient Preparation
3 sections
Chapter 3: Reporting and 2-D TTE Foundations
3 sections
Chapter 4: M-Mode and Doppler Acquisition
3 sections
Chapter 5: Advanced Doppler and Contrast
3 sections
Chapter 6: Stress Echocardiography
3 sections
Chapter 7: TEE, Strain, and 3-D TEE
3 sections
Chapter 8: 3-D TTE and the Aortic Valve
3 sections
Chapter 9: Aortic Regurgitation and Mitral Structure
3 sections
Chapter 10: Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Findings
3 sections
Chapter 11: Right-Sided Valve Disease
3 sections
Chapter 12: Pulmonic Regurgitation and Prosthetic Valves
3 sections
Chapter 13: Endocarditis and Cardiac Chambers
3 sections
Chapter 14: Cardiomyopathy Phenotypes and Diastology
3 sections
Chapter 15: Systolic Function and Ischemia
3 sections
Chapter 16: Pericardium and Great Vessels
3 sections
Chapter 17: Pulmonary Pressure, Masses, and Congenital Recognition
3 sections
Chapter 18: Devices, Strain, and Hemodynamics
3 sections
Chapter 19: Infiltrative Disease and Physics Foundations
3 sections
Chapter 20: Resolution and Doppler Optimization
3 sections
Chapter 21: 2-D, 3-D, and Contrast Optimization
3 sections
CCI RCS Exam Details
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI RCS)
Administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) content outline
Review history, prior studies and orders; prepare patients and reports; maintain ergonomic safety; communicate significant findings.
2D, M-mode, color and spectral Doppler, contrast and saline studies, stress echo, TEE assistance, strain, and 3D TTE/TEE imaging.
Structure and function of all four valves, stenosis and regurgitation, prosthetic valves, and valvular endocarditis.
Chambers, systolic and diastolic function, cardiomyopathy, ischemia, pericardium, great vessels, pulmonary hypertension, masses, devices, congenital disease, strain, and hemodynamics.
Wave properties, artifacts, resolution and frame-rate optimization, Doppler and color optimization, and 2D, 3D, and contrast image optimization.
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What's Next After the CCI RCS?
After passing the CCI RCS, you can pursue these career paths
ARDMS RDCS Adult Echo
Alternative adult-echocardiography credential issued by ARDMS
CCI RCCS
Congenital cardiac sonography specialty
CCI RCIS
Cardiovascular invasive specialist (cath lab)
RVT
Vascular sonography credential
CCI RCS Exam FAQ
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