Archives: Certifications
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RCS — Registered Cardiac Sonographer
The RCS credential from CCI validates competency in adult echocardiographic examinations.
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RVS — Registered Vascular Specialist
The RVS credential from CCI validates competency in vascular technology and noninvasive vascular diagnostics.
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ACS — Advanced Cardiac Sonographer
The ACS credential from CCI represents advanced competency in cardiac sonography, beyond entry-level RCS.
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RT(R) — Registered Radiologic Technologist
The RT(R) credential from ARRT validates competency in radiography. Many sonographers hold RT(R) as their initial credential before specializing in ultrasound.
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RCCS — Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
The RCCS credential from CCI validates competency in echocardiography for congenital heart disease in pediatric and adult patients.
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FSDMS — Fellow, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
FSDMS is an honorary fellowship from SDMS recognizing significant contributions to the sonography profession through research, education, or leadership.
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FASE — Fellow, American Society of Echocardiography
FASE is an honorary fellowship from ASE recognizing outstanding contributions to echocardiography through clinical practice, research, education, or leadership.
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FACR — Fellow, American College of Radiology
FACR is an honorary fellowship from ACR recognizing distinguished service and significant contributions to radiology and related fields.
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FAIUM — Fellow, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
FAIUM is an honorary fellowship from AIUM recognizing outstanding contributions to ultrasound in medicine through research, education, and clinical innovation.
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FSRU — Fellow, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound
FSRU is an honorary fellowship from SRU recognizing significant contributions to ultrasound in clinical radiology.
