Entry-to-Practice Exams

CORE EXAM

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 5.1 Blueprint

Reference Material for Core Content

• Suggested Reference Material for Core Content

GENERALIST EXAM

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 / SS (130 multiple-choice questions to be answered within a 130-minute timeframe)
   • Generalist Vascular Sonography (55 multiple-choice questions to be answered within a 55-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 5.1 Blueprint
Note: the Abdomen/SS portion of the Generalist exam blueprint has been revised.

Reference Material for Generalist Content

• Suggested Reference Material for Generalist Content

CARDIAC EXAM

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, which will consist of 180 multiple-choice questions to be answered within a 180-minute timeframe.

Examinable Material

Cardiac 5.1 Blueprint

Reference Material for Cardiac Content

• Suggested Reference Material for Cardiac Content

VASCULAR EXAM

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, which consists of 180 multiple-choice questions in the following four categories: Cerebrovascular, Peripheral Venous, Peripheral Arterial and Abdominal Vascular.
   

Examinable Material 

Vascular 5.1 Blueprint

 Reference Material for Vascular Content

• Suggested Reference Material for Vascular Content

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