Examination

Core

Core Examination
The Core Sonographic Examination will consist of 80 multiple-choice questions to be answered within an 80-minute timeframe.

This examination will focus on:

• knowledge of ultrasound physics principles
• general ultrasound technique and equipment operation
• patient management
• environment and safety issues
• compliance and professionalism
• analysis and reporting activities

Successful completion of the Core Sonographic Skills Examination will be required for certification as a Generalist Sonographer, Cardiac Sonographer and as a Vascular Sonographer. Credit for this exam is transferable towards additional certifications in the future.

Examinable Material

• Core Blueprint (Excel)
• Appendix 3 (PDF)

Generalist

To qualify for certification as a Generalist Sonographer, candidates will be required to successfully complete two exams:

1. The Core Sonographic Examination
2. The Generalist Sonographer Examination, which will comprise three components:
   • Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography (100 multiple-choice questions to be answered within a 100-minute timeframe)
   • Abdominal Sonography (100 multiple-choice questions to be answered within a 100-minute timeframe)
   • Sonography of the Superficial Structures, the Musculoskeletal System, and the Vascular System (80 multiple-choice questions to be answered within an 80-minute timeframe)

Candidates for the Generalist Sonographer Examination who fail one or more components of the exam will be allowed to re-write the failed component(s) at the next scheduled session.

Examinable Material

• Generalist Blueprint (PDF)
• Appendix 3 (PDF)
• Appendix 2.1 (PDF)
• Appendix 2.2 (PDF)
• Appendix 2.3 (PDF)
• Appendix 2.4 (PDF)
• Appendix 2.5 (PDF)
• Appendix 2.7.a (PDF)

Cardiac

To qualify for certification as a Cardiac Sonographer, candidates will be required to successfully complete two exams:

1. The Core Sonographic Examination
2. The Cardiac Sonographer Examination

The estimated launch date of the Cardiac exam will be 2011.

Examinable Material

• Cardiac Blueprint (Excel)
• Appendix 3 (PDF)
• Appendix 1.6 (PDF)
• Appendix 2.6.a (PDF)

Vascular

To qualify for certification as a Vascular Sonographer, candidates will be required to successfully complete two exams:

1. The Core Sonographic Examination
2. The Vascular Sonographer Examination

The estimated launch date of the Vascular exam will be 2012.

Examinable Material

• Vascular Blueprint (Excel)
• Appendix 3 (PDF)
• Appendix 1.7b (PDF)
• Appendix 2.7b (PDF)