Student Handbook 2013 - Merced College

Graduates who wish to work in the states of New Mexico or Oregon must have
ARDMS to obtain those states’ licensure. Montana is currently seeking licensure
requirements.
Go to www.ardms.org to review the requirements to sit for the board exams.
1. Advanced Item Type Questions
Go to:
www.ardms.org/prepare_for_an_examination/advnaceditemtypequestion
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Effective December 2012 some examinations feature new types of
questions called Advanced Item Types (AIT). These questions assess a
candidate in formats similar to actual scanning practice, and provide a
better measure of practical skills. By reviewing the additional links at the
above website, you will be better prepared to take the ARDMS SPI
examination during your final semester on campus.
2. Prerequisites for ARDMS examinations:
http://www.ardms.org/files/downloads/Prerequisite_Chart.pdf
A. SPI
Successful completion of sonographic physics course
requirements with grade of C or better
Currently enrolled in a course of DMS study
Transcripts reflecting the course and grade
Photocopy of a non-expired government issued photo ID
with signature; the names must match identically
B. ABD; OB-GYN: Apply under prerequisite #2
Graduate of a program accredited by CAAHEP
Copy of diploma from the program or an official
transcript with the date of conferred degree
Original letter signed by the program director indicating
date of successful completion
CV is not required if application is submitted and
received in the ARDMS office within one year of
programmatic completion
Photocopy of non-expired government issued photo ID
with signature…names must match identically
3. New ARDMS Testing Center Update:
At the test center, you must present two current, valid signature IDs,
one of which must be a non-expired government-issued photo ID
with your signature; see the accepted list of IDs here.
The name on this application must EXACTLY MATCH the name on
both current, valid signature IDs.
Jane R. Doe and Jane Rachel Doe DO NOT EXACTLY MATCH.
Failure to present two acceptable IDs 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, update your ARDMS name
of record.
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