ARDMS Exam Preparation:
Key features:
- It is an American-licensing examination conducted by APCA/ARDMS.
- The ARDMS Preparation Course Covers Almost all ultrasound modalities such as-
o SPI – Sonographic Principles & Instrumentation – core subject.
o Abdomen – leading to RDMS (AB)
o OBGYN – leading to RDMS (OBGYN)
o Breast – leading to RDMS (BR)
o Neurosonology – leading to RDMS (N)
o Vascular Technology – leading to RVT (VT)
o Adult Echocardiography – leading to RDCS (AE)
o Musculoskeletal ultrasound – leading to RMSKS (MSK).
This program is intended for all medical doctors and allied health professionals who wish to take any of the above APCA/ARDMS licensing examination and/or to obtain the credentials/Certificates in any of the specialty ultrasound from Unites States of America.
- For beginners in ultrasound or no experience in ultrasound at all, we suggest to take the first three basic subjects covering the general ultrasound certificates requires in daily practice and also to obtain for the basic credentials in ultrasound. These are SPI, Abdomen and OBGYN ultrasound, essential for practicing general ultrasound.
- For further subspecialty courses any of the three different combination or all the three can be taken:
- RDMS – SPI and Abdomen and OB-GYNE.
- RVT (VT) – SPI and Vascular Doppler Sonography.
- RDCS (AE) – SPI and Adult Echocardiography.
- RMSKS, RMSK – SPI and MSK ultrasound.
One to One Hands-on training with state-of-the-art training facility, modern ultrasound equipment, supplemented by videos, lectures & American – Canadian licensed instructor.
- After successful completion, necessary reference letter and Clinical verification form (CV-Form) will be provided to complete registration process for ARDMS examination, from our institute signed by APCA/ARDMS licensed instructor.
- Physicians will register with The Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA), or Allied health professional will register with The American Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for the examination.
- APCA/RDMS credentials are globally recognized ultrasound certificate.
- APCA/ARDMS centers are available in different countries worldwide.
- Our center helps prospected candidates in preparing and enrolling for the examination online.
- We are following North American Standard Hands-on curriculum and scanning protocol of AIUM, ARDMS and Sonography Canada (CARDUP).
- We have many senior clinical instructors in our school having RDMS, RVT, RDCS and RMSK credentials.
- All the subject modality in ultrasound our teaches at Global Institute of Health Science complies with the curriculum and scanning protocol for ARDMS registry exam.
Registration:
- The core subject SPI and basic ultrasound courses (Abdomen and OBGYN) starts twice in a year. Student can enroll for –
- Winter session: January – December
- Fall session: July – June.
- In Vascular Doppler (RVT) and MSK ultrasound (RMSK) courses, student can enroll almost every month.
- Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) courses is a 4 month course, enrollment occurs three times in a year, in January, May and September of each year.
- We can also arrange course at any time for individual groups, shortening the time period, upon discussion and based on background experience.
- Contact with our admission office for your special need.
- Foreign students must apply at least three month ahead for visa processing.
Eligibility criteria for Bangladeshi Residents:
- For SPI, Abdomen & OBGYN credentials, MBBS, MD or any equivalent degree in Medicine, with or without back ground ultrasound experience.
- For Vascular (RVT) and MSK (RMSK), prerequisite is diploma in medical ultrasound with Sonographic principles and Instrumentation (SPI).
- Vascular or Cardiovascular surgeons can also apply for RVT & RDCS.
- Orthopedic Surgeon, Rheumatologist and Physiotherapy specialist can apply for RMSK/RMSKS.
Eligibility criteria for foreign applicants:
- MBBS, MD or any equivalent degree in Medicine.
Course Duration:
- ARDMS (SPI, Abdomen & OB-GYN) = 12 Months
- RDCS (SPI & Echocardiography) = 12 Months
- RVT (SPI & Vascular) = 12 Months
- RMSK (SPI & Musculoskeletal) = 12 Months
Course Content:
· ARDMS curriculum with relevant subject.
International Students:
- We welcome students from foreign countries to enrich our campus life and foster life-long relationships and international cultural interactions.
- Foreign students must apply at least three month ahead for visa processing.
- The certificates submitted by foreign students as prerequisite must be authorized and/or recognized by their respective board, university and/or medical council.
- Accommodation: we have limited access of accommodation facilities at this moment for foreign students nearby the campus. However, it should be requested earlier to avail a seat. Or if one wants to stay elsewhere, we may assist to find suitable accommodation nearby.
Course Content:
It is a comprehensive course covering all aspect of the AIUM, ARDMS & CARDUP Guideline for scanning technique and protocol along with didactic course curriculum. The subjects taught within the 18 Months ARDMS program are:
o Sonographic principles & instrumentation (SPI),
o Abdominal ultrasound
o OBGYN ultrasound with Neurosonology
o Small parts and superficial structures ultrasound.
o Clinical practicum (hands-on) Part -I
o Clinical practicum (hands-on) Part – II
Course Content – Sonographic Principles & Instrumentation:
o Introduction and Basic terminology
o Wave parameters –sound wave & ultrasound wave parameters
o Interaction of ultrasound & tissues
o TGC & echo-ranging
o Ultrasound Transducer theories & types
o Pulse-echo imaging & instrumentation
o Display mode, image storage & recording
o Hemodynamics
o Doppler principles & Instrumentation
o Image artifacts in grey scale ultrasound &
o Image artifacts in Doppler ultrasound
o Bioeffects and patient’s safety
o Quality assurance & quality control
o New technologies & Protocol
Course Content – Abdominal Ultrasound:
o Introduction, Terminology & Image orientation
o Introduction, Basic Nomenclature, Terminology & Image orientation
o Abdominal vasculature – arterial system
o Abdominal vasculature – Systemic & Portal venous system
o Normal liver, anatomy and physiology
o Liver pathology
o Gall bladder and Biliary tree
o Pancreas
o Spleen & Reticuloendothelial system
o Retroperitoneum
o Adrenal glands
o Normal Kidney & Lower urinary tract
o Kidney & Lower urinary tract pathology
o Transplant Kidney
o Gastrointestinal tract
o Peritoneal cavities, fluid collections, ascites
Course Content – Small parts and superficial structure ultrasound:
o Neck, Thyroid & Parathyroid gland
o Breast
o Prostate & Seminal Vesicles
o Scrotum & Testes
o Abdominal walls and non-cardiac chest.
o Basic MSK – muscles, joints and ligaments.
Course content – Gynecology ultrasound:
o Introduction, basic terminology and Image Orientation
o Anatomy of female pelvis
o Physiology of female pelvis
o Uterine & Vaginal pathology
o Ovarian and adnexal pathology
o PID & IUCD
o Infertility & ART
o Patient care, safety and quality assurance
Course content – OB-ultrasound:
o Normal first trimester
o Early pregnancy failure
o Ectopic pregnancy
o GTD/GTN
o First Trimester anomaly screening at 11w-13W6days.
o Normal 2nd & 3rd Trimester
o Extra Fetal assessment of Placenta, AF, Cervix, Uterus, Ovaries & adnexa
o Fetal age, Growth assessment & IUGR
o Multiple gestations
o Fetal anomaly of CNS, face & neck
o Fetal heart – Normal heart & cardiac anomaly
o Abdominal wall defects
o Gastrointestinal tract anomaly
o Genito-Urinary anomaly
o Skeletal anomaly
o Chromosomal anomaly (aneuploidy)
o Non-chromosomal anomaly (Structural & developmental anomaly)
o Fetal hydrops, Diabetes, Hemolytic disease of new born
o Fetal surveillance by Doppler & Biophysical profile
o Recording, Interpretation & Report writing
Registration:
· Course starts twice in a year. Student can enroll for –
· Winter session: January – December
· Fall session: July – June.
· Foreign students must apply at least four months ahead for visa processing.
Eligibility Criteria for Bangladeshi Residents:
· MBBS, MD or any equivalent degree, recognized by BMDC.
Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Applicants or Non-Resident Bangladeshi:
· MBBS, MD or any equivalent degree.
Course Duration:
· 12 Months for regular program.
· 12 Months for distance learning (can vary with individual student).
· In distance learning program, students can complete the course at their own pace and s/he must come on-site at our school at the end of the program for a minimum period of two (02) months for direct hands on training and final evaluation for certification.
International Students:
We welcome students from foreign countries to enrich our campus life and foster life
long relationships and international cultural interactions.
Foreign students must apply at least three months ahead for visa processing.
The certificates submitted by foreign students as prerequisite must be authorized
and/or recognized by their respective board, university and/or medical council.
Accommodation: we have limited access of accommodation facilities at this moment
for foreign students nearby the campus. However, it should be requested earlier to
avail a seat. Or if one wants to stay elsewhere, we may assist to find suitable
accommodation nearby.
