The AE-TC exam is the official ARDMS exam for ARDMS Adult Echocardiography. Passing it earns you the RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) credential, which sits at the Specialty Examination level. It is also connected to SPI — Sonography Principles and Instrumentation, FE — Fetal Echocardiography, PE — Pediatric Echocardiography, so what you learn carries over if you plan to pursue those paths as well. Employers treat the certification as verified proof of skill, which is why structured preparation with PassTorrent's practice questions pays off.

The AE-TC exam contains Approx. 150 questions, and the time limit is 180 minutes. Translate that into a pacing plan before exam day: know roughly how long you can afford per item, flag anything that stalls you, and circle back at the end instead of burning minutes. Two or three full timed sessions in PassTorrent's test engine will teach you that rhythm far better than untimed reading ever will.

The passing score for the AE-TC exam is 555 (scaled, range 300–700), and the official registration fee is $300 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee again in full for a retake, so treat self-assessment as part of the budget: run PassTorrent's practice questions under timed conditions and only book your seat once your scores sit comfortably above the passing bar.

Must pass the SPI (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation) exam; must meet clinical experience or accredited program education requirements as defined by Inteleos eligibility pathways Eligibility details can change, so before you register, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page: https://www.inteleos.org/certifications/exams/ae/.

You can book the AE-TC exam through the official registration channels below:

• Inteleos / ARDMS Certification Portal
• Pearson VUE Scheduling

Exam delivery method: Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored.

ARDMS points candidates to the following official training options:

• Official AE Content Outline
• ARDMS / Inteleos Handbook & Resources

Once the coursework has built your foundation, the fastest way to turn theory into exam readiness is drilling with PassTorrent's 0 practice questions for the ARDMS Adult Echocardiography exam.

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The official ARDMS Adult Echocardiography blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The leading areas are:

• Measurement Techniques, Maneuvers, and Sonographic Views — 23% of the exam
• Pathology — 46% of the exam
• Instrumentation, Optimization, and Contrast — 6% of the exam

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown with every subtopic, see the Exam Topics outline above.