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ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ARDMS |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adult Echocardiography Examination (AE) |
| Exam Number: | AE |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based testing, Multiple-choice questions |
| Exam Price: | USD 250 (approx., subject to change by ARDMS) |
| Related Certifications: | RDCS (PE) – Pediatric Echocardiography ARDMS SPI (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation) RDCS (FE) – Fetal Echocardiography |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score 555 (on ARDMS 300–700 scale) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Requires ongoing maintenance with CME/CPD (3-year reporting cycles under ARDMS maintenance requirements) |
| Recommended Training: | American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) Resources ARDMS Candidate Resources |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling Portal ARDMS Official Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based examination delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | ARDMS requires documented clinical experience in cardiac ultrasound and/or completion of approved education pathways; SPI (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation) is commonly required or recommended as a prerequisite depending on eligibility pathway. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ardms.org/ |
ARDMS AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Pathology and Disease States | - Pericardial disease - Cardiomyopathies - Valvular heart disease - Congenital abnormalities (adult presentation) |
| Topic 2: Adult Echocardiographic Assessment | - Doppler evaluation of flow and gradients - 2D echocardiography imaging planes - M-mode measurements |
| Topic 3: Patient Care and Professionalism | - Patient preparation and communication - Clinical protocols and documentation - Safety and infection control |
| Topic 4: Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation | - Hemodynamic principles - Image optimization and artifacts - Doppler principles |
| Topic 5: Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology | - Valvular anatomy and function - Chamber anatomy and function - Coronary circulation basics |
AE-Adult-Echocardiography Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination is an official ARDMS exam, listed under exam code AE-Adult-Echocardiography. A passing result earns you the RDCS (AE) – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (Adult Echocardiography) certification at the Professional level. It also ties into ARDMS SPI (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation), RDCS (FE) – Fetal Echocardiography, RDCS (PE) – Pediatric Echocardiography, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Passing ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination requires Scaled score 555 (on ARDMS 300–700 scale), and the official registration fee is USD 250 (approx., subject to change by ARDMS). Retakes charge the full USD 250 (approx., subject to change by ARDMS) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
ARDMS requires documented clinical experience in cardiac ultrasound and/or completion of approved education pathways; SPI (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation) is commonly required or recommended as a prerequisite depending on eligibility pathway.
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Computer-based examination delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers.
ARDMS recommends the following training for ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination candidates.
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The ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, and Pathology and Disease States. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
ARDMS AE Adult Echocardiography Examination Sample Questions:
Which condition is most plausible based on the finding indicated by the arrow on this image?
- A. Pulmonary embolism
- B. Pulmonary hypertension
- C. Cardiac tamponade
- D. Constrictive pericarditis
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which of the following does this Image represent?
- A. Tricuspid valve inflow
- B. Pulmonary vein Doppler
- C. Hepatic vein Doppler
- D. Mitral valve inflow
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Identify the right pulmonary artery.
Using your mouse, place the cursor on the appropriate region of the image and then left click the mouse button to indicate your selection.
Which mitral regurgitation jet direction is most consistent with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
- A. Anterior
- B. Posterior
- C. Medial
- D. Central
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which diagnosis is most consistent with the findings in these images?

- A. Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- B. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
- C. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
- D. Restrictive cardiomyopathy from amyloidosis
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What can be concluded about the tricuspid valve demonstrated in this image?
- A. Normal coaptation
- B. Endocarditis
- C. Malcoaptation
- D. Stenotic
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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