CCI RCES Certification Exam Syllabus

CCI RCES syllabus for CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) preparation

Welcome to the official MedicoExam syllabus guide for the CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist certification. This page delivers a clear, structured overview of the CCI RCES exam, including key exam details, syllabus topics, and preparation references to support effective study planning. The CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) is intended for professionals pursuing roles aligned with electrophysiology, with assessment centered on applied competencies such as Diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac electrophysiology, advanced mapping and EP recording, CIED implantation and interrogation within real-world settings like Electrophysiology laboratories, cardiac device and implant services, hospital cardiovascular services.

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 RCES 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 Cardiovascular technologists, cardiac electrophysiology professionals, allied health professionals

CCI RCES Exam Summary and Key Details

Exam Name	CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
Credential	CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
Vendor	Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Exam Code	RCES » CCI RCES Certification Practice Exam
Exam Delivery Mode	Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE testing 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	90-day eligibility window after application approval and issuance of the Authorization to Test (ATT)
Schedule Exam	Pearson VUE
Trainings/Resources	- American Heart Association (2016) Advanced cardiac life support provider manual - Ellenbogen K. A. & Wood, M. A.(2014) Cardiac pacing and ICD’s (6th ed), Pittsburgh, PA; Blackwell - Hayes, D.L., Asirvatham, S.J., Friedman, P.A. (2013) Cardiac pacing, defibrillation and resynchronization: a clinical approach 3rd ed. Armonk, NY; Blackwell Publishing - Opie, L.H., (2013) Drugs for the heart 8th ed. Saunders W.B./Elsevier - Wilbur, D. J., Packer, D., Stevenson. W.G. (2008) Catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias; basic concepts and clinical applications 3rd ed. Malden, MA; Blackwell
Sample Questions	CCI RCES Exam Sample Questions
Recommended Practice	CCI RCES Certification Practice Exam

CCI RCES Exam Syllabus Topics and Weighting

Topic Areas	Topic Details, Courses, Books	Weighting
Conducting Pre-Procedural Activities	- Prepare procedure room (e.g., equipment, radiation safety, sterile supplies) - Review and validate patient and procedure information (e.g., laboratory results, medical records, history and physical, physician orders, patient consent, allergies, universal time-out) - Perform patient identification and patient transport activities - Prepare patient for procedures (e.g., assess IV access, interrogate Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), position patient, patch placement and monitoring equipment) - Prepare the procedural site (e.g., sterile technique, drape, insertion site)	9%
Conducting Intra-Procedural Activities	- Implement patient comfort measures (e.g., sedation, temperature) - Monitor patient vital signs - Recognize pharmacologic effects of medications (e.g., mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics) - Assist with procedural access (e.g., vascular access, surgical incision and management) - Monitor intra-procedural labs values (e.g., ACT, glucose, ABG) - Interrogate Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) - Interpret and convey interrogated data from CIEDs - Align supplies and equipment with procedure - Maintain aseptic and sterile technique - Operate EP recording system and cardiac stimulator - Operate 3D mapping system (e.g., set up, interpretation, troubleshooting) - Troubleshoot hardware/software communication issues (e.g., connectology, noise, filters, cables, catheters) - Ensure radiation safety (e.g., time, distance, shielding, ALARA) - Assist in performing radiographic procedures (e.g., set-up, positioning, operation) - Acquire/interpret radiographic and non-radiographic (e.g., MRI, ultrasound, 3D mapping system) image	36%
Performing Diagnostic Procedures	- Identify diagnostic catheter position - Perform pacing stimulation (e.g., pacing threshold, baseline measurements, standard pacing protocols) - Perform ECG/EGM measurements - Analyze ECGs/EGMs - Perform differential diagnostic techniques (e.g., pharmacological, vagal maneuvers, pacing maneuvers) - Assist with intra-cardiac echocardiography (ICE) utilization	26%
Assisting with Therapeutic Procedures	- Assist with transeptal access - Assist with arrhythmia mapping (e.g., EGM/ECG analysis, activation, pace, entrainment mapping) - Operate ablation equipment - Monitor ablation parameters (e.g., time, temperature, impedance) - Assist with CIED implant (e.g., PPM, ICD, SICD,CRT, ILR) - Assist with LAA closure device implant - Assist with lead extraction - Assist with management of procedural complications (e.g., pericardiocentisis, emergency pacing, esophageal temperature monitoring)	21%
Conducting Post-Procedural Activities	- Obtain and evaluate post-procedural data (e.g., medications, lab values, vital signs) - Obtain hemostasis (e.g., manual, closure devices, wound assessment, pulse assessment) - Manage post-procedure complications (e.g., bleeding, heart block, rhythm changes, neurologic changes) - Provide patient education - Perform final patient assessment (e.g., vital signs, access site, pulses) - Report and transfer of care	8%

The CCI RCES certification exam is designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and applied professional judgment in electrophysiology. The exam evaluates competencies such as Diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac electrophysiology, advanced mapping and EP recording, CIED implantation and interrogation, ensuring candidates are prepared for real-world responsibilities as Cardiovascular technologists, cardiac electrophysiology professionals, allied health professionals working in settings such as Electrophysiology laboratories, cardiac device and implant services, hospital cardiovascular services.

To prepare effectively for the CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist exam, candidates are encouraged to review official vendor materials, complete structured practice assessments, and gain hands-on experience relevant to their professional role.