Recognizing physicians’enduring commitment to the highest quality of patient care through continual learning, APCA offers the following certifications:
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation® (RPVI®)
- Registered in Musculoskeletal® (RMSK®) sonography
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation in China (RPVI-China)
The RPVI certification is obtained by applying for, being deemed eligible, and passing the Physicians’ Vascular Interpretation (PVI) examination. The RMSK certification is obtained by applying for, being deemed eligible and passing the Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK) examination.
Applying For Your Examinations
To apply for an ARDMS examination, visit the ARDMS website. The ARDMS sends eligible applicants an Examination-Confirmation Letter within four weeks from receipt of the completed application. The letter indicates the approved examinations and the eligibility period in which to schedule the examinations.
Scheduling Your Examinations
Login to begin the process. You may also schedule your examination by calling 1-877-258-9220. Ineligible applicants are notified by ARDMS and a reason for the decision is provided.
Scheduled and rescheduled examinations will be confirmed by email. If you do not receive an email within 24 hours of the date you scheduled/rescheduled your appointment, please contact Pearson customer service.
The ARDMS administers examinations throughout the year in testing centers located in the US, Canada and select international sites. Take a virtual tour of a test center.
Preparing for Your ARDMS Examinations
For information on how to prepare for your examination, please visit our Get Certified page to select the specialty of interest. Once on the specialty examination page, please click on the “Prepare” tab for more information.
Day of Your Test
Valid Signature IDs
At the test center, you must present a non-expired, government-issued, photo ID with your signature; see the accepted list of IDs.
- The first and last name on the application must EXACTLY MATCH the first and last name on one current, valid signature ID.
- Failure to present one acceptable ID will prevent your admission to the test center. If this happens, you will be marked absent and you will forfeit the entire examination fee and seat.
If the names do not EXACTLY MATCH, do not schedule your appointment until you have contacted ARDMS and updated your ARDMS name of record.
