APCA Ultrasound Certifications

You can obtain two different physician-level ultrasound certifications with the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation^® (RPVI^®) certification and the Registered in Musculoskeletal^® (RMSK^®) sonography certification.

RPVI®

The Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation^® certification allows physicians to "demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in vascular sonography."

Obtaining your RPVI^® distinguishes you as an expert and allows you to advance your career while also informing your patients that you have the knowledge and skill to provide them exceptional care.

To earn your RPVI® certification you must meet a set of prerequisites and pass the Physicians’ Vascular Interpretation (PVI) examination. Visit our instructions blog post on how to earn your RPVI certificate.

RMSK®

The Registered in Musculoskeletal^® (RMSK^®) sonography certification allows physicians to "raise the standard of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging worldwide and promotes best practices for enhanced patient safety".

Obtaining your RMSK^® helps you "gain a critical edge in promoting public safety in musculoskeletal ultrasound".

To earn your RMSK^® certification you must meet a set of prerequisites and pass the Physicians’ Vascular Interpretation (PVI) examination. Visit our instructions blog post on how to earn your RMSK certificate.