Recent Ultrasound Program Graduate

Categories Effective March 8, 2010

Category A

Graduates for the year 2010 from either CMA accredited programs or programs with CMA accreditation "in waiting status" and who write the CARDUP examinations.

Your completed application must consist of the following:

• A completed Application for CARDUP Examinations and Registration form which includes signature and the date of submission.
• Supporting documentation to prove successful or imminent graduation from a Canadian (CMA) accredited diagnostic ultrasound education program (see the Prerequisites for CARDUP Examinations listed in the application form or in the Candidate Guide).
• Verification that the CARDUP Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA) has been completed for the exam specialty selected on the application and that the completed and signed Candidate Clinical Skills Summary Form has been submitted by your program representative on your behalf (see the Prerequisites for CARDUP Examinations listed in the application form or in the Candidate Guide).
• Full payment of the appropriate examination fees (which will be inclusive of any CCSA fees).

Category B

Current graduates of accredited programs or programs with CMA accreditation "in waiting status" and who write the ARDMS or CCI examinations.)+++

Please note that this category will only be available until January 1, 2011 for CRGS credentials. CRCS & CRVS credentials will still be available with this category of registration until further notice ***

+++ June 2009 graduates of accredited programs that did not incorporate the CARDUP Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA) may apply for CARDUP registration under Category B with proof of graduation and ARDMS credentials. This opportunity will only be available until December 31, 2010.+++

Your completed application must consist of the following:

• A completed CARDUP Registration Application form which includes signature and the date of submission.
• Documented proof of successful program completion which can include a copy of your graduation diploma, certificate, or a copy of your final Official School Transcript.
• Proof of successful completion of your CCSA (completed no later than 18 months following program graduation). The CCSA completed must be in the specialty for which you are registering. Please ensure that the completed and signed CCSA Candidate Summary Form has been submitted to CARDUP by your program representative on your behalf.
• Proof of successful completion of a CARDUP approved written exam (completed within 18 months of program graduation).

  CRGS Credentials - ARDMS (RDMS) - SPI with abdomen and gynaecology / obstetrics is acceptable
  CRCS Credentials - ARDMS (RDCS) - SPI with adult echocardiography is acceptable (or CCI Cardiac Certification)
  CRVS Credentials - ARDMS (RVT) - SPI with vascular technology is acceptable (or CCI Vascular Certification)

• Full payment of all registration fees within 18 months of successful program completion.

***Please note that as of January 1, 2011, CARDUP will no longer accept the ARDMS exams as a requirement for CARDUP registration as a Generalist Sonographer (i.e. registration with CRGS credentials). As of January 1, 2011, for CRGS credentials, you will be required to register by Category A and write the CARDUP Core & Generalist exams.