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Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

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CCI is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1968 for the purpose of administering credentialing examinations and certification of cardiovascular professionals.

11/21/2025

If you haven't submitted your application for the Aaron S. White Educational Grants, don't worry! There's still time to apply before the November 28th deadline 🚀 💰 👉 bit.ly/CCI-Grants

11/13/2025

Earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) keeps your skills sharp and your credentials current. It’s a great way to invest in your career while showing dedication to providing your patients with the best care. Learn more 🫀🤓👉 bit.ly/CEU-for-CCI

11/07/2025

We’re teaming up with the American College of Cardiology to support your professional growth in cardiovascular care.

Apply with promo code CCI for a waived fee and free membership through 2025
🚀 👉 bit.ly/CCIandACC

11/06/2025

🚨 Act quickly! The deadline to submit your application for the Aaron S. White Grant has been extended. Apply before November 28th! 🚀 👉 bit.ly/CCI-Grants

10/30/2025

Renewing multiple CCI credentials is as easy as 1-2-3! The final renewal deadline for this year is December 31st. Get a jump on the process and renew today! 👉 bit.ly/RenewCCI

10/22/2025

Take the next step in your career and validate your advanced competencies. Apply for the ACS exam by December 31, 2025. 🚀 👉 bit.ly/WholeheartedACS

10/17/2025

The deadline is quickly approaching. Be sure to apply for the Aaron S. White grant before October 27th! 🤓 💰 👉 bit.ly/CCI-Grants

10/10/2025

CCI is proud to partner with the American College of Cardiology. Together, we’re creating opportunities that elevate careers in cardiovascular care.

Join today for 3 ✨ FREE✨ months of membership! 👉 bit.ly/CCIandACC

10/03/2025

Ready to show up calm, confident, and focused? RCIS Chair Lee Ann Johnson shares her go-to exam-day strategies to set you up for success.
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Exam day tips to help you head into testing day calm, confident, and ready to focus. Here's what to know before you go! Learn More.

10/02/2025

✨ October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM)! ✨
We’re excited to join our friends at the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in celebrating the vital role sonographers play in patient care and raising awareness of ultrasound’s impact in healthcare. We've got Waves for Days! 🫀🩺

Pictured left to right:
Neha Soni-Patel, MEd, BS, RDCS, RCCS, FASE — RCCS Exam Committee Member
Elizabeth F. McIlwain, MHS, ACS, RCS, RDCS — Echocardiography Registry (RCS) Exam Chair
Matthew Allen, MHA, RPhS, RVT, RVS — Secretary
Michelle Bierig, PhD, ACS, RDCS, RDMS, RCS, CPHQ, FSDMS, FASE — President-Elect / Executive Exam Chair

09/20/2025

🏆 We're incredibly proud to announce that CCI has been recognized as a Gold Medal Level Supporter of the SDMS and SDMS Foundation!

What an honor to be acknowledged at the 2025 Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Annual Conference at the beautiful Ga***rd Rockies in Denver, Colorado. Our own Michelle Bierig, PhD, ACS, RDCS, RDMS, RCS, CPHQ, FSDMS, FASE - CCI President-Elect and Executive Exam Chair - accepted the award on our behalf. Our relationships with professional societies enrich our community and help advance our profession.

09/19/2025

🏔️ We're LIVE in Denver at SDMS 2025!
Day 2 is already off to an amazing start! We're having incredible conversations with our credential holders and making so many new connections - this is exactly what we love about our community.
📍 Come find us at Booth #102! We're here all day and would love to meet you, catch up, or just chat about what's happening in the field. If you're here at the conference, tag us in your photos! We love seeing everyone in action.

Address

3739 National Drive, Suite 202
Raleigh, NC
27612

Opening Hours

Monday	8:45am - 4:45pm
Tuesday	8:45am - 4:45pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 4:45pm
Thursday	8:45am - 4:45pm
Friday	8:45am - 4:45pm

Website

http://www.cci-online.org/

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The History and Background of CCI and the CVT Profession

For over 50 years, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) has been a leader in the credentialing of cardiovascular professionals. In 1968, the National Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology (NSCPT) was formed. The NSCPT was a professional society that also administered credentialing examinations. NSCPT had a Board of Schools and an examination committee. At that time the credential was RCPT (Registered Cardiopulmonary Technologist).

In 1977, the first noninvasive (echo) examination was offered by the NSCPT in addition to the cardiac cath exam. Individuals earned the Registered Cardiovascular Technician (RCVT) credential. The next year the NSCPT divested itself of the credential and the National Board for Cardiopulmonary Credentialing (NBCPC) was formed.

1981 was when the American Medical Association (AMA) Council on Medical Education (CME) officially recognized cardiovascular technology as an allied health profession. Then, in 1984 the National Alliance of Cardiovascular Technologist (NACT), and the American Cardiology Technologists Association (ACTA) joined to form the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology (NBCVT).

Timeline of events:

1988 – The NBCVT changed its name to….Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)! 1990 – RCVT was changed to designate specialty the exam was obtained in:

RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer

RCIS - Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist

RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist

2003 – CCI relocates headquarters to Raleigh, NC and the transition from a paper/pencil tests to Computer Based Testing (CBT) with Pearson VUE is completed.

2007 – CCI launches the Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) credentialing program. The RCES program is the first single-examination format for a CCI Registry Level Examination

2008 - CCI’s RCES, RCIS, RCS and RVS credentialing programs become ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accredited.

2009 – CCI launches the Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS) credentialing program and the Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) credentialing program.

2010 – CCI begins transition to single-part credentialing program for the RCS, RCIS, and RVS credentialing programs. CCI also launches the Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) credentialing program.

2011 - CCI’s remaining exams CCT, CRAT, RCES, RCCS, and RPhS earned ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation.

2015 - CCI launches the first advanced level sonography exam, the Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) examination.

Currently CCI is governed by a Board of Trustees who are advised by a Board of Advisors. The Executive Committee consists of a President, President-Elect/Executive Exam Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President. The Board of Trustees shall supervise and manage the business affairs and property of the Corporation and shall exercise only such powers and perform such duties as may be described by the Articles of Incorporation or by the ByLaws. The Advisory Board shall advise the Board of Trustees and Executive Director on matters brought forth to the Advisory Board by the Board of Trustees and / or Executive Director.