Free ARDMS Abdomen Exam Prep
ARDMS Abdomen Specialty (AB) Certification
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Normal Anatomy and PhysiologyYou are here
Master normal sonographic anatomy of liver, biliary system, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, and abdominal vasculature.
Pathology Recognition
Study characteristic sonographic appearances of liver disease, gallbladder pathology, renal abnormalities, and pancreatic conditions.
Vascular and Doppler
Learn normal and abnormal Doppler flow patterns, spectral analysis, and vascular pathology including AAA and portal hypertension.
Physics and Clinical Protocols
Review ultrasound physics, artifacts, image optimization, patient care, and quality assurance principles.
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Can You Take the ARDMS Abdomen Exam?
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- •Must hold current RDMS credential OR apply concurrently with SPI exam
- •Clinical experience in abdominal ultrasound required
- •Must meet ARDMS prerequisite pathway requirements
ARDMS Abdomen Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
4-8 weeks for sonographers with clinical experience
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Must wait 60 days between attempts. No limit on number of attempts.
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What You'll Study
9 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Anatomy & Perfusion: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic
3 sections
Chapter 2: Anatomy & Perfusion: Renal, Splenic, & Vasculature
3 sections
Chapter 3: Anatomy & Perfusion: Retroperitoneum, GI, & Bowel
2 sections
Chapter 4: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Pathology
4 sections
Chapter 5: Renal & Splenic Pathology
3 sections
Chapter 6: Vascular Pathology, Trauma, & Postoperative
4 sections
Chapter 7: Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation
2 sections
Chapter 8: Clinical Care & Practice
3 sections
Chapter 9: Bioeffects, Interventions & QA
3 sections
ARDMS Abdomen Exam Details
ARDMS Abdomen Specialty (AB) Certification
Administered by ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) content outline
Normal anatomy, variants, vascular supply, Doppler flow patterns for liver, biliary, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, and retroperitoneum
Liver disease, biliary obstruction, renal cysts/tumors, pancreatic pathology, AAA, dissection, portal hypertension, solid organ trauma
Ultrasound physics, Doppler principles, artifacts, image optimization, bioeffects and safety (ALARA)
Patient preparation, scanning protocols, infection control, HIPAA, quality assurance, documentation
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What's Next After the ARDMS Abdomen?
After passing the ARDMS Abdomen, you can pursue these career paths
RDMS SPI
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation prerequisite
ARRT Sonography
Alternative sonography certification pathway
RDMS OB/GYN
Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty credential
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