DMS 101 Academic Foundations 2026 – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Core Concepts and Study Guide

DMS 101 Academic Foundations 2026 – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Core
Concepts and Study Guide


RESEARCH SONOGRAPHER - correct answer ✔✔ Registered,

Experienced sonographer,

Involved in medical research.



SPECIALTIES - correct answer ✔✔ Areas of sonographic expertise.



Examples: Abdomen, Breast, Fetal echocardiography.



NATIONAL CERTIFICATION - correct answer ✔✔ Initial recognition,

Individual,

Satisfies standards,

Professional.

National certification for Sonographers:



American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - ARDMS.

Distinct pathways for certification examinations -

Didactic, Clinical training.



AMERICAN REGISTRY FOR DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY - ARDMS (part 1) - correct
answer ✔✔ ARDMS,

Independent,

Non-profit organization,

Administers examinations in ultrasound,

, Awards credentials in ultrasound,

Promote quality care,

Promote patient safety,

Continuing competency.



AMERICAN REGISTRY FOR DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY - ARDMS (part 2) - correct
answer ✔✔ www.ardms.org,

Information for patients,

Student resources,

Resources for educators,

Careers in sonography,

Examinations and certifications,

Examination development and scoring,

Compliance.



AMERICAN REGISTRY FOR DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY - ARDMS (part 3) - correct
answer ✔✔ Note:

Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) - Must be passed once by qualified candidates.

Not for every specialty,

One physics examination = SPI.



Physics Examination currently: Costs = $200.



Specialty examinations currently: Costs = $250.



AMERICAN REGISTRY FOR DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY - ARDMS (part 4) - correct
answer ✔✔ SPI can be taken once an approved physics class is completed.