Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)The Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) examination tests the requisite pediatric echocardiography knowledge, skills and abilities essential to Sonography Professionals.To earn a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential with a PE specialty, you must pass the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination and the PE examination within. After passing the SPI examination, you can earn additional credentials without having to retake the SPI examination, provided you maintain active status.You must wait until the next administration to retake the PE examination if you do not pass the examination. The PE examination assesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology and hemodynamics as appropriate in the pediatric patient.Applicants may pursue the PE specialty under the RDCS credential. Once the PE examination is passed under the selected credential, it cannot be switched.As a windowed examination, scores for the PE examination will be available approximately 60 days after the close of the administration. For more information, review the “Scoring” tab.We periodically conduct a PE Job Task Analysis (JTA) and update the PE examination to reflect the frequency and importance of PE tasks being performed by Sonography Professionals.The latest PE JTA was conducted in 2015. Click to view the. The PE examination is three hours and contains 150 multiple-choice questions, which include hotspot questions.

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The hotspot questions are that assess and measure your practical sonography skills.To earn a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential with an PE specialty, you must pass the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination and the PE examination within.After passing the SPI examination, you can earn additional credentials without having to retake the SPI examination, provided you maintain active status.Note: The PE Examination is a windowed examination. Therefore, it is only offered during select periods of the year.

Please refer to the “Schedule” tab for upcoming dates. ARDMS functions under policies intended to demonstrate impartiality, high ethical standards and validity of its certification assessments. ARDMS does not restrict Applicants, Candidates or becoming a Registrant based on limiting conditions, such as membership of an association or professional society of any organization.

ARDMS will not unfairly impede or inhibit access to its certification to Applicants, Candidates or Registrants who meet our stated policies regarding qualification requirements, renewal requirements and/or passing ARDMS’ psychometrically sound certification assessments. To earn an RDMS, RDCS, RVT or RMSKS credential, you must pass the SPI examination and a corresponding specialty examination within, regardless of sequence. This five-year rule does not apply if you are seeking additional specialties under a credential already earned or if you have already earned a credential with the SPI examination.

If you do not complete both examinations within the five-year period, you must retake the examination previously passed.The five-year rule is based on the calendar year (January 1 through December 31). The five-year period begins the day you pass the first examination, and it includes any time that remains in that year plus the next. For example, a candidate who passed the first ARDMS examination on June 6, 2010, is required to pass the second examination by December 31, 2015. The PE Examination is a windowed examination. Therefore, it is only offered during select periods of the year. Please refer to the “Schedule” tab for upcoming dates.Once you are ready to apply for an ARDMS examination, follow the steps below:.

Log in to and choose the “Apply Online” option. Complete the online application form and submit payment. If you are a first-time applicant, you are required to choose a general prerequisite under which to apply. Gather the required supporting documentation. Submit your supporting documentation for receipt within 21 days of applying online.

Due to the increased volume in November, December and January the review of your application can take up to ten business days from receipt of documentation in the office.For more details, please visit the.Once we have reviewed your information, we will email you with either an Examination Confirmation Letter (ECL) or a request for additional documentation. When you receive the ECL, you may contact Pearson VUE to schedule an examination appointment during your eligibility period.If you are found ineligible to take the examination, your application will be partially refunded (less the $100 USD processing fee per examination) and your documentation will be mailed back to you.

The application checklist is a helpful, online tool that lets you track the status of your submitted application. To view it, log into and select “Application Checklist” from the “Application Center” drop down menu.Once we have reviewed your documentation, you can find out what documentation we accepted and what additional documentation we may still need by selecting “View Checklist.” If “View Checklist” is not available, it simply means we have not yet reviewed your documentation.You can also use the following checklist to ensure that you are submitting all the required documentation:.

If you need special accommodations, please select “Yes” for “Special Accommodations” in the application and submit the following along with your completed application:. An original copy of a letter dated within the past and typed on officialletterhead from a qualified physician or health care provider who specializes in thedisability. This letter must document the disability and its severity, describe theapplicant’s limitation due to the disability and state exactly what accommodations arerecommended. The letter must contain an original signature and the physician’s orprovider’s credentials. An original copy of a comprehensive medical evaluation/report of the diagnoseddisability from the physician or health care provider, dated within the past. A completed Americans with Disabilities Act, which must be submitted each time you apply for an examination.For more information, visit. The PE examination is only offered during select periods of the year.

See schedule below. ​ Application Dates for PE ExaminationPE Examination Administration DatesJanuary 14, 2020 – March 24, 2020.April 7, 2020 – May 7, 2020July 14, 2020 – September 22, 2020.October 6, 2020 – November 5, 2020.NOTE: Application window closes at midnight EST.Once your PE application has been approved, an Examination Confirmation Letter (ECL) will be emailed to you so that you can schedule an appointment with Pearson VUE – ARDMS’ official testing vendor. The ECL will include your eligibility period based on the set administration dates and you are encouraged to schedule promptly to ensure availability.If you have not done so already, visit to:. Create a Pearson VUE account. Search for seat availability. Locate a test center. Schedule an examination. Contact Pearson VUE Customer ServiceIf you are taking the examination at an international test center (outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico), a $100 USD non-refundable fee and Value Added Tax (VAT) will be charged by Pearson VUE. All international scheduling fees and associated VAT will be charged at the time the examination is scheduled. The fees and associated VAT are subject to change without notice, and they are non-refundable.

​To cancel an examination appointment, you must contact (1-877-258-9220) and cancel the scheduled appointment no later than 96 hours prior to the scheduled examination appointment time. You will receive a cancellation email from Pearson VUE.To request a partial refund, you must wait 24 hours after canceling the appointment with Pearson VUE and then submit a cancellation/partial refund request no later than 96 hours prior to the last date of the eligibility period.To submit this request:. Log in to your account. Visit “My Examination/Application Status” under “Application Center.”. Select the examination you wish to request a partial refund for. ​​.

Complete and submit the formWe will refund your examination fee, less the $100 USD processing fee per examination, unless we receive your request too late, you never schedule your examination or you do not keep your scheduled examination appointment. Then, the entire examination and processing fees are forfeited.Please note: This is a windowed examination and extensions are not available.

You can reschedule your appointment for another time within your stated eligibility period. However, if you cannot take it within your stated eligibility period, please follow the cancellation procedure. When you arrive at a test center, be prepared to:. Check in with a Test Center Administrator. Present one valid photo identification (ID); see. Provide a digital signature. Have your palm vein scanned. Take a test-day photographNote: The only thing that you can bring into the testing room is you. The test centers have lockers you can use to store personal belongings. Study materials, as well as food and drink, are prohibited in the test center.

No visitors, guests, pets or children are allowed.Important: Review ARDMS’ Policies to ensure you are not refused admission at the test center and do not conduct unauthorized examination behavior.Test centers will provide whiteboards for notes during the examination upon request.If you need special accommodations, please select “Yes” for “Special Accommodations” in the application when you apply. Taking a practice test or two is a great way to prepare for your actual examination. We offer a Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Practice Test that simulates the computer interface used in the actual test center environment. The PE practice test review is comprised of 30 sample questions and is 30 minutes long.After you complete a practice test, you will be emailed a report that shows the number of questions you answered correctly. While the report is an indication of your knowledge, the practice tests results should not be used to predict how well you will perform on the actual examination at the test center.See for additional information. Each practice test costs $35 USD.You can now register for a PE practice test by signing into your account and clicking the Sign Up/View Practice Test option in the Application Center tab. You can also view the computer system requirements in your MY ARDMS portal.

For any general questions or technical problems regarding the practice tests, please call ARDMS at (800) 541-9754 option 1 or email.Before you start your test you should review the test tutorial. Please note you will not get a chance to review the test tutorial during the actual practice test, so please prepare accordingly. Once your session begins, you have 30 minutes to complete the practice test.for a PE practice test, by signing in your account. The PE examination covers the following content areas. All percentages are an approximate distribution of the questions across the content areas.(Please click on “PE Content Outline” for the detailed Content Outline in PDF-Printable format).

Anatomy and Physiology 10%. Abnormal Pathology and Pathophysiology 12%. Congenital Anomalies 22%.

Postoperative Anatomy (surgically corrected/alliated) Anatomy 20%. Clinical Standards and Guidelines 8%. Measurement Techniques and Quantification 28%Your score report will display and include performance feedback for these content areas. After all of your diligent preparation and hours spent studying, here are a few valuable tips to help make your examination day a success:. Double check that you know where the test center is before examination day and giveyourself plenty of time to get there. Remember, you MUST arrive and register at least 30minutes before the examination begins. Get a good night’s sleep before you take your examination.

Being well rested and relaxedwhen you take your examination will help you concentrate. Bring one form of current and valid identification that complies with the. Travel light. The only thing you can bring into the testing room is you.

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You can store yourpersonal belongings — your car keys, watch, smartphone, purse, backpack, etc. — inlockers at the test center. The following items are not allowed in test centers: studymaterials, food, drink, visitors/guests, pets and children. Request a white board if you plan to jot down notes during the examination. Test centersare using white boards (rather than paper) in an effort to “go green.”Good luck!

You can request a score verification for a $35 USD fee, payable by check, money order or credit card. Score verification ensures that the computer counted the correct and incorrect answers appropriately, but it does not review the questions and answers.You must submit the completed within 30 days of having taken the examination in question.

The Exam Score Verification Form will be returned if incomplete, unsigned or unpaid.When deciding whether to have your score verified, please consider that ARDMS examinations are scored electronically with a high degree of accuracy, and it is unlikely that verification will alter your original score. ARDMS certification examinations are developed to assess the knowledge and skills necessary to practice the specialty safely and competently.Please find below pass rates for previous Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) examination administrations: ​2018First-time takers: 74%Overall: 65%2017:First-time takers: 72%Overall: 64%​2016:First-time takers: 67%Overall: 58%​​2015:First-time takers: 63%Overall: 55%2014:First-time takers: 68%Overall: 66%2013:First-time takers: 71%Overall: 65%​.