CCI® Credential Renewal Guide: CEU Requirements Explained

Quick Answer: How Do I Renew My Credential?

To complete CCI® credential renewal, most credential holders renew through Cardiovascular Credentialing International every three years after the first renewal cycle.

For regular triennial renewal, you generally need to:

• Pay the renewal fee.

• Sign compliance with the Code of Ethics.

• Complete the required Continuing Education Units, or CEUs.

• Keep your CEU certificates in case they are requested.

• Log in to your account to review or self-report CEU activity when needed.

Your exact CEU requirement depends on your credential type.

CEU Requirements at a Glance

Credential type	Examples	CEUs required	Topic requirement
Certificate-level credentials	CCT, CRAT	16 CEUs every 3 years	Any medical-related topic
Advanced-level credential	ACS	36 CEUs every 3 years	At least 30 cardiovascular-related CEUs
Registry-level credentials	RCES, RCIS, RCS, RCCS, RPhS, RVS	36 CEUs every 3 years	At least 30 cardiovascular-related CEUs

If you hold more than one credential, your CEU requirement is usually based on the credential with the highest CEU requirement. Additional credentials often renew on the same cycle as your original credential.

What Is Credential Renewal?

Credential renewal is the process used to keep your cardiovascular credential active.

Common credentials include:

• CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician

• CRAT — Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician

• ACS — Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

• RCS — Registered Cardiac Sonographer

• RCCS — Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer

• RCES — Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist

• RCIS — Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

• RPhS — Registered Phlebology Sonographer

• RVS — Registered Vascular Specialist

Your first renewal is different from later renewals. For the first renewal, CEUs are generally not required. After that, credential holders enter the regular three-year renewal cycle.

Which TakeCE Courses Help With Renewal?

TakeCE cardiovascular CEU courses are designed for cardiovascular professionals who need CEUs for credential renewal.

These courses may help:

• Registry credential holders

• Advanced credential holders

• Certificate credential holders

• Echocardiographers

• Vascular technologists

• Invasive cardiology professionals

• Electrophysiology professionals

• Cardiac rhythm and cardiographic technicians

TakeCE offers online, self-paced cardiovascular CEU courses and bundles that can help many professionals complete their renewal requirements with fewer certificates to track.

Important: TakeCE cardiovascular CEU courses are accepted for CCI® credential renewal. They are not accepted for ARRT® certification and registration unless a specific course separately states ARRT® credit on the product page and certificate.

Who Accepts These Credits?

TakeCE cardiovascular CEU courses are intended for CCI® credential renewal.

Depending on the course, your certificate may also show:

• California Board of Registered Nursing provider information

• State BRN contact hours

• Sonography Canada CPD file number or reference number, when applicable

• Course-specific credit type and completion details

Take CE LLC is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The California State BRN provider number is CEP17092.

Always review the course page and certificate before submitting CEUs. If your credential is inactive, expired, retired, under probation, or subject to special requirements, contact the registry directly before relying on any CE course.

How to Report TakeCE CEUs

The registry uses an audit model, so you may not always need to upload CEU certificates unless they are requested. However, you should keep your certificates through your next renewal cycle.

If you choose or need to self-report TakeCE CEUs, use the information from your certificate.

Reporting field	What to enter
Title	Course name exactly as shown on the certificate
Sponsor	OTHER
Subject	Choose the best match based on the course name, certificate, and course description
Accredited by	Use the accrediting information shown on the certificate, such as State BRN or Sonography Canada, if listed
Activity date	Completion date shown on the certificate
Credits	Number of contact hours, CME, CE, or CEU shown on the certificate

You can access your TakeCE completion certificate at www.takece.com/myce.

How TakeCE Works

TakeCE is built for busy healthcare professionals who want a simple online CE process.

1. Order — After purchase, course materials and test access are emailed quickly.

2. Study — Review the self-paced course material on your schedule.

3. Test — Complete the open-book online test.

4. Get your certificate — After passing, your certificate is generated quickly.

TakeCE stores customer certificate records for five years, making it easier to replace a lost certificate or confirm prior CE completion.

Why Cardiovascular Professionals Choose TakeCE

TakeCE helps simplify CEU completion with:

• Online, self-paced courses

• Open-book testing

• Instant grading

• Fast certificate generation

• One-time payment with no subscription

• CE records stored for five years

• Cardiovascular CEU courses accepted for CCI® credential renewal

This one-course, one-certificate model can reduce the time spent tracking multiple small CE activities, especially for professionals who need 16 or 36 CEUs.

What Happens If I Miss My Renewal Deadline?

If you do not meet renewal requirements by the deadline, your credential may become inactive.

A limited grace period or probationary period may be available, but additional fees or CEU requirements may apply. If a credential remains expired beyond the allowed timeframe, retesting may be required.

The safest approach is to complete your CEUs early, download your certificates, and keep copies in a secure place.

Simple Renewal Checklist

Before your renewal deadline:

• Check your renewal date.

• Confirm whether your credential requires 16 or 36 CEUs.

• Make sure advanced and registry-level renewals include at least 30 cardiovascular-related CEUs.

• Complete your CE courses before the deadline.

• Download and save your certificates.

• Log in to your account if self-reporting is needed.

• Keep CEU documentation through your next renewal cycle.

  
  

Key Takeaway

Credential renewal is manageable when you know your CEU requirement and keep your certificates organized.

• CCT and CRAT: 16 CEUs every three years.

• ACS, RCS, RCCS, RCES, RCIS, RPhS, and RVS: 36 CEUs every three years, with at least 30 cardiovascular-related CEUs.

TakeCE makes renewal easier with online cardiovascular CEU courses, open-book testing, fast results, and easy certificate access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many CEUs do I need for credential renewal?

Certificate-level credentials such as CCT and CRAT require 16 CEUs every three years. Advanced and registry-level credentials such as ACS, RCS, RCCS, RCES, RCIS, RPhS, and RVS require 36 CEUs every three years.

Do registry-level credentials require cardiovascular CEUs?

Yes. Advanced and registry-level credential holders need 36 CEUs every three years, and at least 30 must be cardiovascular-related.

Are CEUs required for the first renewal?

No. The first renewal generally requires the renewal fee and signature of compliance with the Code of Ethics, but CEUs are not usually required for the first renewal.

Do I need to upload my CE certificates?

Not always. The renewal process uses an audit model. You may not need to submit CEU documentation unless it is requested, but you should keep certificates through the next renewal cycle.

Are TakeCE cardiovascular CEUs accepted for CCI® credential renewal?

Yes. TakeCE cardiovascular CEU courses are accepted for CCI® credential renewal. Check your certificate for the exact title, completion date, credit amount, and accrediting details before reporting.

Does TakeCE report CEUs for me?

No. Credential holders are responsible for reporting or maintaining their own CEU documentation. Use your TakeCE certificate to self-report CEUs if needed.

Are TakeCE cardiovascular CEUs accepted for ARRT® certification and registration?

No. TakeCE cardiovascular CEU courses are not accepted for ARRT® certification and registration unless a specific course separately states ARRT® credit on the course page and certificate.

Glossary

CCI® — Cardiovascular Credentialing International, a credentialing organization for cardiovascular professionals.

CEU — Continuing Education Unit. CEUs document professional education for credential renewals

Triennial renewal — A three-year renewal cycle.

Cardiovascular-related CEU — A CEU topic related to cardiovascular practice, such as echocardiography, vascular technology, invasive cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac anatomy and physiology, hemodynamics, or cardiovascular disease.

Audit model — A renewal system where you may not need to upload documentation every time, but must keep proof in case it is requested.

Disclaimer

CCI® is a trademark of Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Take CE LLC is not licensed by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Cardiovascular Credentialing International. For complete and current requirements, always verify directly with the registry before submitting CEUs or renewing a credential.