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ARDMS SPI-TC Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) Examination |
| Exam Number: | SPI |
| Passing Score: | 555 on a scaled score of 300–700 |
| Related Certifications: | Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Five-minute survey, Computer-based examination |
| Exam Price: | $275 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 110 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | The SPI examination itself does not have a separate certification validity period. It must be passed within five years of the corresponding specialty examination to qualify for an ARDMS credential. Once passed, it generally does not need to be retaken while the candidate maintains active status under ARDMS requirements. |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based examination administered through authorized Pearson VUE test centers. The exam is available year-round, subject to scheduling and location availability. The examination includes approximately 110 multiple-choice questions over 120 minutes, followed by a five-minute survey. |
| Pre Condition: | Candidates must meet an applicable ARDMS prerequisite pathway. Eligibility for the SPI examination may be established through qualifying general or ultrasound physics coursework or other approved ARDMS prerequisite pathways. Candidates should verify the current requirements in the official ARDMS prerequisite documentation. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.inteleos.org/exam/sonography-principles-and-instrumentation/ |
ARDMS SPI-TC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Perform Ultrasound Examinations | 23% | - Patient Care and Examination Preparation
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| Apply Doppler Concepts | 34% | - Doppler Physics and Hemodynamics
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| Provide Clinical Safety and Quality Assurance | 10% | - Clinical Safety
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| Optimize Sonographic Images | 26% | - Image Optimization and Artifacts
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| Manage Ultrasound Transducers | 7% | - Transducer Selection and Operation
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The official ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Optimize Sonographic Images (26%), Manage Ultrasound Transducers (7%), and Provide Clinical Safety and Quality Assurance (10%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Prep4SureReview's 0 practice questions cover each one.
Candidates must meet an applicable ARDMS prerequisite pathway. Eligibility for the SPI examination may be established through qualifying general or ultrasound physics coursework or other approved ARDMS prerequisite pathways. Candidates should verify the current requirements in the official ARDMS prerequisite documentation. Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official ARDMS exam page before scheduling.
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The SPI-TC exam is a ARDMS certification exam validating the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS). Candidates in 2026 start with Prep4SureReview's 0 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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