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Official Exam Information
RDCS Fetal Echocardiography Specialty
ARDMS • RDCS (FE)
The RDCS Fetal Echocardiography Specialty is an approximately 145-question, 3 hours exam from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); a scaled score of 555 is required to pass, and the fee is $300.
~145
Total Questions
3 hours
Exam Duration
180 minutes
$300
Exam Fee
USD
555
Passing Score
Scale: 300-700
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam name | RDCS Fetal Echocardiography Specialty |
| Credential awarded | RDCS (FE) |
| Administered by | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) |
| Number of questions | Approximately 145 |
| Time limit | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Passing score | 555 (scale: 300-700) |
| Exam fee | $300 USD |
| First-time pass rate | 75% |
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Content Domains
Integrate Data
Perform the Exam
Evaluate Pathology and Pathophysiology
Assess Anatomy
Retake wait period: 60 days • Max 3 attempts per year
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The RDMS Fetal Echo is an advanced specialty credential that demonstrates expertise in fetal cardiac imaging.
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Success Stories
Sonographers Who Passed Their Fetal Echo Registry
“The CHD questions were exactly what I needed. Understanding the hemodynamic changes in congenital defects finally clicked. Passed first try!”
Elizabeth W.
RDMS (FE), Class of 2024
“As an MFM sonographer, this credential was essential. Prepry's focused content helped me prepare efficiently.”
Sarah M.
RDMS (OB, FE), MFM Practice
“The fetal cardiac anatomy questions were comprehensive. I felt prepared for every view and measurement on the exam.”
Christine B.
RDMS (FE), Prenatal Diagnosis Center
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Meet Your Fetal Echocardiography (FE) Team
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Content Author
Lashell Jones
RDMS, RDCS, RVT
AuthorFetal medicine sonographer at Maternal Fetal Associates of the Mid Atlantic with over 20 years of experience in women's health. Expert in fetal echocardiography and maternal fetal medicine scans. Course contributor and educator at IAME - Institute for Advanced Medical Education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ARDMS Fetal Echo exam covers fetal cardiac anatomy, views and measurements, congenital heart defects, fetal arrhythmias, and hemodynamic assessment. Prepry covers all content areas.
You need the RDMS OB/GYN credential (which requires SPI) before taking the Fetal Echo exam. Your Prepry subscription includes all prerequisite prep materials!
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Yes! With advanced prenatal diagnosis becoming standard of care, demand for fetal echocardiographers continues to grow, especially in MFM practices.
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