Application Virtual Table Of Contents

The information necessary to apply for and take any American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®) credentialing examination and/or the SPI examination, is contained within the Table of Contents below. You are required to read each section carefully and thoroughly before applying for any ARDMS examination.

ARDMS periodically updates its policies and procedures to reflect the latest amendments and follows the latest version of application information which is subject to change at any time.

The table below includes an option so you can quickly and easily compile information found in the links into one PDF. Simply click the boxes next to the topics you are interested in and select the "Download selected documents as PDF" button at the bottom of the page.  Once the information is in a PDF, you can print or save the file to your computer.   This is a new feature on ARDMS.org and we welcome your e-mails and feedback about how it works!

About ARDMS
Examinations Required to Earn ARDMS Credentials
Overview of the Application Process
How to Apply Guides - booklets to assist you in the application process

Apply for an Examination

Steps for Choosing a Prerequisite

Completing & Submitting the Application
Sample Letters
Clinical Verification (CV) Form Information
ARDMS Fee Chart

Prepare for an Examination

Schedule an Examination

Reapply or Retake an ARDMS Examination
Discipline Policies
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Organizations
Maintenance of Certification
Examination Development, Scoring & Security Information
ARDMS Appeals
Retired Status Notification
ARDMS Terms & Definitions
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
Non-Discrimination Policy
Notification of Examination Results/Release of Scores
Policy Concerning School Reports to Program Directors

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