CCI RPhS Certification Exam Syllabus
Welcome to the official MedicoExam syllabus guide for the CCI Registered Phlebology Sonographer certification. This page delivers a clear, structured overview of the CCI RPhS exam, including key exam details, syllabus topics, and preparation references to support effective study planning. The CCI Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS) is intended for professionals pursuing roles aligned with venous ultrasound (phlebology), with assessment centered on applied competencies such as venous diagnostic ultrasound, patient assessment and venous disease evaluation, venous treatment and procedure support within real-world settings like vascular ultrasound laboratories, phlebology/vein clinics, hospitals and outpatient diagnostic 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 RPhS 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 venous/vascular sonographers, physicians and advanced practice clinicians, related vascular imaging professionals
CCI RPhS Exam Summary and Key Details
| Exam Name | CCI Registered Phlebology Sonographer |
| Credential | CCI Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS) |
| Vendor | Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) |
| Exam Code | RPhS » CCI RPhS Certification Practice Exam |
| Exam Delivery Mode | computer-based examination at Pearson Professional Centers |
| Exam Duration | 180 mins |
| Number of Questions | 170 questions (150 scored and 20 unscored) |
| Passing Score | 650 (on a scale of 0-900) |
| Exam Price | $365 (USD) |
| Scheduling Window | Applications received August 1–December 31, 2026 test February 1–28, 2027; effective February 1, 2027, RPhS testing is offered during February and August examination windows each year |
| Schedule Exam | Pearson VUE |
| Trainings/Resources |
- Forrestal, M., Neuhardt, D. Fundamentals of Phlebology, 3rd Edition. American College of Phlebology. - Size, G. P., Lozanski, L., Kelly, D., Antonucci, L. Inside Ultrasound Venous Vascular Reference Guide, 2nd Edition. - Mowatt-Larssen, E., Desai, S. S., Dua, A., Shortell, C. E. K. Phlebology, Vein Surgery and Ultrasonography: Diagnosis and Management of Venous Disease. Springer. - Sadick, N. S., Khilnani, N., Morrison, N. Practical Approach to the Management and Treatment of Venous Disorders. Springer. - Zygmunt, J., Pichot, O., Dauplaise, T. Practical Phlebology: Venous Ultrasound. CRC Press. - Franceschi, C., Zamboni, P. Principles of Venous Hemodynamics. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. - Kupinski, A. M. The Vascular System (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series), 2nd Edition. LWW. - Bergan, J. J., Bunke-Paquette, N. The Vein Book, 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press. |
| Sample Questions | CCI RPhS Exam Sample Questions |
| Recommended Practice | CCI RPhS Certification Practice Exam |
CCI RPhS Exam Syllabus Topics and Weighting
| Topic Areas | Topic Details, Courses, Books | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain Information, Facility, and Safety |
- Collect Patient Identifiers - Utilize Universal Precautions and Sterile Techniques - Implement Facility Emergency Protocols - Inspect Electromechanical Equipment and Perform Preventative Maintenance - Optimize Workspace and Ergonomics - Facilitate Continuous Quality Improvement - Secure and Archive Patient Information |
9% |
| Patient Diagnosis |
- Triage Patient Status - Obtain Comprehensive Patient History (including social history) - Perform Pertinent Physical Exam - Review Post-Treatment Status (e.g., according to past venous history) - Establish Differential Diagnoses (including comorbidity and medications) - Assist in Formulating a Diagnostic Plan - Analyze Patient Data - Assist in Formulating a Treatment Plan |
27% |
| Performance of Diagnostic Testing |
- Confirm Indications for Study - Position Patient - Select Appropriate Equipment and Optimize Settings - Select Appropriate Transducer and Optimize Frequency - Perform Abdominopelvic Venous Duplex Study - Perform Lower Extremity Venous Duplex Study - Perform Upper Extremity Venous Duplex Study - Document Exam Findings - Communicate Unusual or Abnormal Findings |
36% |
| Conservative Treatment/Therapy of Patients |
- Knowledge of Conservative Treatment(s) - Knowledge of Compression Therapy - Knowledge of the Treatment of Lymphedema and Lipedema - Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Therapy |
9% |
| Minimally Invasive and Invasive Treatment of Patients |
- Confirm Signed Informed Consent - Knowledge of Visual Sclerotherapy - Assist in Ultrasound Guided Procedures - Assist in Minimally Invasive Superficial Venous Treatment (e.g., phlebectomy, ablation, ligation) - Evaluate Patient Pre and Post Open Surgical Procedure - Evaluate Patient Pre and Post Superficial Venous Intervention - Evaluate Patient Pre and Post Catheter Directed Deep Venous Intervention - Evaluate Patient Pre and Post Catheter Directed Abdominopelvic Venous Intervention - Use of Patient and/or Physician Reported Outcome Measures - Provide Patient Discharge Instructions |
20% |
The CCI RPhS certification exam is designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and applied professional judgment in venous ultrasound (phlebology). The exam evaluates competencies such as venous diagnostic ultrasound, patient assessment and venous disease evaluation, venous treatment and procedure support, ensuring candidates are prepared for real-world responsibilities as venous/vascular sonographers, physicians and advanced practice clinicians, related vascular imaging professionals working in settings such as vascular ultrasound laboratories, phlebology/vein clinics, hospitals and outpatient diagnostic imaging settings.
To prepare effectively for the CCI Registered Phlebology Sonographer exam, candidates are encouraged to review official vendor materials, complete structured practice assessments, and gain hands-on experience relevant to their professional role.
