ARDMS® Credential Renewal Guide for Ultrasound Technologists

Quick Answer: How Do I Renew My Ultrasound Credential?

Ultrasound credential renewal usually requires accepted CME credits, annual maintenance steps, fees, and accurate certificate records.

To renew a credential such as RDMS®, RDCS®, or RVT®, log in to your Inteleos portal and confirm your exact requirements.

In general, you should:

• Confirm your CME cycle and deadline.

• Complete accepted CME credits before the cycle ends.

• Complete SKILLS Knowledge Confirmation if required.

• Pay your annual renewal fee.

• Complete any required attestation.

• Save CME certificates for reporting or audit.

Your portal is the best source for your exact requirement because CME rules can vary by credential, specialty, and renewal cycle.

TakeCE helps sonographers complete ultrasound CME online with self-paced courses, open-book testing, instant grading, and certificates available through MyCE.

What Is Ultrasound Credential Renewal?

Ultrasound credential renewal is the process of keeping your sonography credential active after initial certification.

For many sonographers, renewal is part of Maintenance of Certification, often called MOC. MOC is the ongoing process used to confirm that credential holders continue meeting professional maintenance requirements.

Common ultrasound credentials include:

• RDMS® — Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer®

• RDCS® — Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer®

• RVT® — Registered Vascular Technologist®

• RMSKS® — Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer™

This guide focuses mainly on RDMS®, RDCS®, RVT®, and RMSKS® renewal.

CME Requirements for Ultrasound Credential Renewal

CME requirements depend on your credential, specialty, credential combination, and CME cycle.

Requirement Area	What Sonographers Should Know
CME cycle	CME cycles generally run for 3 years.
CME amount	The number of required CMEs may vary by credential, specialty, and cycle.
2026 update	For many CME periods ending on or after December 31, 2026, the requirement may be 25 accepted CMEs plus annual SKILLS Knowledge Confirmation.
SKILLS	RDMS®, RDCS®, RVT®, and RMSKS® credential holders complete specialty-based SKILLS questions when required.
Documentation	Keep CME certificates in case you need to report credits or respond to an audit.

Important: Always follow the requirement shown in your Inteleos portal. If your portal shows a different CME requirement, follow your portal.

What Is SKILLS Knowledge Confirmation?

SKILLS Knowledge Confirmation is an annual learning and assessment requirement for many sonographers.

For RDMS®, RDCS®, RVT®, and RMSKS® credential holders, SKILLS generally includes specialty-based questions completed through the SKILLS platform.

SKILLS is separate from TakeCE CME courses. It is not completed through TakeCE.

Log in to your Inteleos account to confirm whether SKILLS applies to your credential and specialty.

Who Accepts TakeCE Ultrasound CME Credits?

TakeCE ultrasound CME courses are designed for sonographers who need CME for credential renewal.

TakeCE ultrasound CME courses are accepted for ARDMS® credential renewal for:

• RDMS®

• RDCS®

• RVT®

• RMSKS®

TakeCE also offers echocardiography CME options for cardiac sonographers. Some echo courses may also meet CCI® requirements, depending on the course and credential.

Important: TakeCE ultrasound CME courses are not accepted for ARRT® renewal. If you need credits for the ARRT® certification & registration, use the Radiology CE catalog and confirm the course details before purchasing.

How to Report TakeCE CME

TakeCE does not report ultrasound CME credits directly to the registry. Sonographers are responsible for reporting or uploading CME documentation when required.

To report your TakeCE certificate, log in to your Inteleos portal and use the information printed on your certificate.

Reporting Field	What to Enter
CME Provider Name & Contact Information	Take CE LLC, help@takece.com
CME Sponsor Name	Use the approver or sponsor name printed on your certificate, such as SDMS, Sonography Canada, or another accepted sponsor.
Sponsor Approval #	Use the CPD File #, approval number, reference number, or sponsor approval number printed on your certificate.
Course Name	Use the course name exactly as shown on your certificate.
Completion Date	Use the completion date shown on your certificate.
Number of CME Credits	Use the number of CME credits shown on your certificate.

If your certificate lists more than one approval detail, use the approval information that matches the accepted CME sponsor.

What Should Be on an Ultrasound CME Certificate?

Before submitting a CME certificate, check that it includes the details needed for reporting or audit documentation:

• Your full name

• Course title

• Completion date

• Number of CME credits

• CME provider name

• CME sponsor or approving organization

• Approval number, CPD file number, or reference number when applicable

• Provider contact information

For TakeCE certificates, use the details exactly as printed. You can access your certificate through MyCE after completion.

How TakeCE Ultrasound CME Works

TakeCE is designed for busy sonographers who need a simple online CME option.

1. Order your course online.

2. Study using the course materials.

3. Complete the open-book test.

4. Get instant grading.

5. Download your certificate immediately after passing.

6. Report your CE using the certificate details.

Popular Ultrasound CME Options

TakeCE offers ultrasound and echocardiography CME courses for different sonography specialties.

Common options include:

• 25 CME Sonography Fundamentals Made Easy

• 25 CME Echo Essentials

• 30 CME OB/Gyn Ultrasound Package

• 31 CME Abdomen Ultrasound Package

• 25 CME Vascular Ultrasound Package

Browse:

• Ultrasound CME courses

• Echocardiography CME courses

• MyCE certificates and records

  
  

Why Sonographers Choose TakeCE

TakeCE gives sonographers a simple way to complete CME without subscriptions or unnecessary delays.

Benefits include:

• Self-paced online CME

• Open-book testing

• Printable test questions

• Instant grading and certificates

• One-time payment with no subscription

• EZ Refund Policy

• Money-back guarantee

• Certificate access through MyCE

• Support by email, chat, and text

TakeCE also offers group purchase options and discounts for employers, departments, and teams.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Waiting Until the Deadline

CME cycles and annual renewal deadlines can be easy to miss. Check your portal early and finish requirements before the final weeks of your cycle.

Reporting the Wrong Sponsor

Use the CME sponsor or approver shown on your certificate. Do not guess or substitute a different sponsor name.

Confusing CME, CEU, and Contact Hours

Sonography renewal commonly uses CME language. Other boards may use CE, CEU, or contact hours. Report the credit type and sponsor details exactly as shown on your certificate.

Assuming Ultrasound CME Counts for ARRT® Renewal

TakeCE ultrasound CME is accepted for ARDMS® credential renewal, but it is not accepted for ARRT® renewal.

Losing Certificates

Keep your CME certificates. You may need them for reporting or audit documentation. TakeCE certificates can be accessed through MyCE.

Ultrasound CME Renewal Checklist

Before your renewal deadline:

• Log in to your Inteleos portal.

• Confirm your CME cycle end date.

• Confirm how many accepted CMEs you need.

• Check whether SKILLS is required for your specialty.

• Complete your ultrasound CME course.

• Download and save your certificate.

• Upload or self-report CME if required.

• Complete annual attestation.

• Pay your annual renewal fee.

  
  

FAQ: Ultrasound Credential Renewal

How many CME credits do I need for renewal?

The required number of CMEs depends on your credential, specialty, credential combination, and CME cycle. Many sonographers have historically needed 30 CMEs every 3 years. For many CME periods ending on or after December 31, 2026, the requirement may be 25 accepted CMEs plus annual SKILLS Knowledge Confirmation. Always confirm your exact requirement in your Inteleos portal.

Are TakeCE ultrasound CME credits accepted for ARDMS® renewal?

Yes. TakeCE ultrasound CME courses are accepted for ARDMS® credential renewal for RDMS®, RDCS®, RVT®, and RMSKS® credential holders when the course certificate includes accepted sponsor details.

Does TakeCE report my CME credits?

No. Sonographers are responsible for reporting or uploading CME documentation when required.

What information do I use when reporting TakeCE CME?

Use Take CE LLC, help@takece.com as the provider name and contact information. For the sponsor name and approval number, use the approver name, CPD File #, approval number, or reference number printed on your certificate.

Are TakeCE ultrasound CME credits accepted for ARRT® renewal?

No. TakeCE ultrasound CME courses are not accepted for ARRT® renewal. If you need credits for the ARRT® certification & registration, choose from the Radiology CE catalog and confirm the course details before purchasing.

Final Takeaway

Ultrasound credential renewal is easier when you check your Inteleos portal early, complete accepted CME before your deadline, save your certificates, and report course details accurately.

TakeCE makes it simple to earn ultrasound CME online with self-paced courses, open-book testing, instant results, and immediate certificates.

Browse TakeCE Ultrasound CME courses today and complete your next renewal requirement with less hassle.

Disclaimer

ARDMS®, RDMS®, RDCS®, RVT®, and RMSKS® are trademarks owned by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a part of Inteleos. Take CE LLC is not licensed by, endorsed by, or affiliated with ARDMS® or Inteleos. For complete requirements, always verify directly with ARDMS®/Inteleos and your state licensing board.