RVT Credential Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is the RVT credential valid before it must be renewed?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
The RVT credential is valid for 3 years, after which credential holders must complete the renewal process to maintain active status.
Question 2: Which organization administers the RVT examination in the United States?
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (Correct answer)
- Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)
- American College of Radiology (ACR)
Correct answer: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
The ARDMS administers the RVT examination and issues the Registered Vascular Technologist credential.
Question 3: What is the minimum number of continuing medical education (CME) credits required for RVT renewal per 3-year cycle?
- 15 CME credits
- 20 CME credits
- 30 CME credits (Correct answer)
- 45 CME credits
Correct answer: 30 CME credits
RVT credential holders must earn 30 CME credits every 3 years to satisfy the ARDMS continuing education renewal requirement.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT one of the accepted prerequisite pathways for sitting the ARDMS RVT examination?
- Holding a valid RDCS credential
- Completing an accredited vascular technology program
- Physician licensure in the United States (Correct answer)
- Documented clinical vascular ultrasound experience with a physician attestation
Correct answer: Physician licensure in the United States
Physician licensure alone is not an accepted prerequisite; candidates must meet ARDMS-specific education and/or clinical experience requirements.
Question 5: Under the ARDMS prerequisite pathway requiring clinical experience, which professional must attest to the applicant's competency?
- Registered Nurse
- Physician (Correct answer)
- Program Director of an accredited sonography school
- Hospital credentialing officer
Correct answer: Physician
A physician must sign the attestation confirming the applicant has completed the required clinical vascular ultrasound examinations.
Question 6: If an RVT credential lapses, which of the following steps is required to reinstate it?
- Retaking only the physics portion of the exam
- Completing a reinstatement application and paying applicable fees within the allowed reinstatement window (Correct answer)
- Automatically renewing online without additional requirements
- Completing a new residency program
Correct answer: Completing a reinstatement application and paying applicable fees within the allowed reinstatement window
Lapsed credentials can be reinstated by submitting a reinstatement application with fees within ARDMS's specified reinstatement window.
Question 7: Which examination must be passed in addition to a specialty examination to obtain the RVT credential through ARDMS?
- Vascular Physics and Instrumentation (VPI) exam (Correct answer)
- Abdominal Sonography (AB) exam
- Neurosonology (NE) exam
- Fetal Echocardiography (FE) exam
Correct answer: Vascular Physics and Instrumentation (VPI) exam
Candidates must pass the Vascular Physics and Instrumentation (VPI) examination along with the Vascular Technology (VT) specialty exam to earn the RVT credential.
RVT Credential Requirements 2
How long is the RVT credential valid before it must be renewed?