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The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®) is an independent, non-profit organization that administers examinations and awards credentials in areas of ultrasound. Our mission is to promote quality care and patient safety through the certification and continuing competency of ultrasound professionals.

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• About Us 
• Information for Patients
• Student Resources
• Resources for Ed​ucators 

ARDMS® is part of the Inteleos™ family of Councils that includes the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®), the Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement™ (APCA™), the Point-of-Care-Ultrasound Certification Academy (PCA™), and the Inteleos Foundation.

Inteleos™ fuels the global health community to ensure equitable access to quality care. It serves an extensive network of more than 140,000 sonographers, physicians, and medical professionals worldwide, united in their commitment to establishing and maintaining the highest standards of excellence in healthcare.

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• Careers in Sonography
• Benefits of Certification
• Examinations and Credentials 
• Examination Development, Scoring and Security
• Compliance