CCI RCCS Certification Exam Syllabus
Welcome to the official MedicoExam syllabus guide for the CCI Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer certification. This page delivers a clear, structured overview of the CCI RCCS exam, including key exam details, syllabus topics, and preparation references to support effective study planning. The CCI Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) is intended for professionals pursuing roles aligned with Pediatric and adult congenital cardiac ultrasound, with assessment centered on applied competencies such as Congenital cardiac image acquisition and optimization, disease-specific echocardiographic assessment, patient care and preliminary reporting within real-world settings like Pediatric cardiology and echocardiography laboratories, adult congenital heart disease programs, hospitals and outpatient cardiac imaging settings.
The syllabus outline below reflects the core domains and expectations defined by the official CCI certification framework and aligns with the cognitive and professional standards assessed in the CCI RCCS exam. Candidates can use this guide alongside official vendor resources and structured practice to align their preparation with current exam standards and professional expectations for Congenital cardiac sonographers, cardiac sonographers and echocardiography professionals, cardiovascular ultrasound professionals
CCI RCCS Exam Summary and Key Details
| Exam Name | CCI Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer |
| Credential | CCI Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) |
| Vendor | Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) |
| Exam Code | RCCS » CCI RCCS Certification Practice Exam |
| Exam Delivery Mode | Computer-based examination at Pearson Professional Centers and Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers |
| Exam Duration | 180 mins |
| Number of Questions | 170 questions (150 scored and 20 unscored) |
| Passing Score | Pass / Fail |
| Exam Price | $365 (USD) |
| Scheduling Window | Year-round based on test-center availability, within a 90-day eligibility window after application approval and ATT issuance |
| Schedule Exam | Pearson VUE |
| Trainings/Resources |
- Publications and Reports of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), Raleigh, NC. All new ASE Guidelines published on www.asecho.org/Guidelines. - Anderson, Bonita. A Sonographer’s Guide to Assessment of Heart Disease. Echotext Pty Ltd, Australia. - Armstrong, William F. and Ryan, Thomas. Feigenbaum’s Echocardiography. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. - Kremkau, Frederick W. Sonography Principles and Instruments. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Saunders. - Cane, Garvan C., Oh, Jae K., Seward, J. B., and Tajik, A. Jamil. The Echo Manual. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. - Otto, Catherine M. Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders/Elsevier. |
| Sample Questions | CCI RCCS Exam Sample Questions |
| Recommended Practice | CCI RCCS Certification Practice Exam |
CCI RCCS Exam Syllabus Topics and Weighting
| Topic Areas | Topic Details, Courses, Books | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Providing Patient Care |
- Triage Incoming Orders - Review Indications and Appropriateness of Exam - Review Patient History - Perform Pre-Procedural Activities |
3% |
| Acquiring Cardiac Images |
- Acquire subcostal images - Acquire left parasternal images - Acquire Apical Images - Acquire Suprasternal Images - Acquire Right Parasternal Images - Optimize Images - Apply Ultrasound Physics |
35% |
| Performing Disease Specific Examinations |
- Adapt Patient Examination - Identify Cardiac Lesions - Acquire Post-Surgical/Interventional Images (e.g. congenital heart disease repair/palliation, post-cath intervention) |
49% |
| Acquiring Additional Echocardiographic Images |
- Assist with TEE - Perform Stress Echo - Perform Ultrasound Enhanced Agent Echo - Perform Agitated Saline Echo - Perform 3D Echo - Acquire Strain Images - Assist with Structural Heart Procedures (e.g. cath lab, BAS, devices, valves) |
10% |
| Processing and Communicating Preliminary Reports |
- Perform calculations and post-processing analysis - Communicate critical results - Perform post examination communication (e.g., summary of findings) |
3% |
The CCI RCCS certification exam is designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and applied professional judgment in Pediatric and adult congenital cardiac ultrasound. The exam evaluates competencies such as Congenital cardiac image acquisition and optimization, disease-specific echocardiographic assessment, patient care and preliminary reporting, ensuring candidates are prepared for real-world responsibilities as Congenital cardiac sonographers, cardiac sonographers and echocardiography professionals, cardiovascular ultrasound professionals working in settings such as Pediatric cardiology and echocardiography laboratories, adult congenital heart disease programs, hospitals and outpatient cardiac imaging settings.
To prepare effectively for the CCI Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer exam, candidates are encouraged to review official vendor materials, complete structured practice assessments, and gain hands-on experience relevant to their professional role.
