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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.

09/12/2025

Show your commitment to your career and the patients you serve. Renew your CCI credential in 3 easy steps:
✔️ Submit your $165 renewal fee
✔️ Sign the CCI Code of Ethics
✔️ Ensure your CEUs are up to date
👉 🔗 bit.ly/RenewCCI

09/06/2025

We love hitting the road to see our credential holders and meeting others on their credentialing journey! 🚗💙

Nashville has been a hot spot for us lately! We were just here for the Society for Vascular Ultrasound annual conference with our incredible RPhS and RVS credential holders!

The energy, learning, and connections were absolutely phenomenal. Thank you to our board leaders and to everyone who stopped by to see us! 📸✨

But we're not slowing down! This weekend we're back in Nashville for the 50th Anniversary at ASE 2025 Scientific Sessions! Stay tuned as we capture all the excitement.

📍 Where are YOU headed next? Tag us and let us know!

09/04/2025

Need a boost for your continuing education plans? The Aaron S. White Educational Grants are here to help cardiovascular students and CCI credential holders! Apply today! 💰🤓👉 bit.ly/CCI-Grants

09/02/2025

🎉We're thrilled to announce our exciting partnership with the American College of Cardiology (ACC)!🎉This collaboration is designed to elevate cardiovascular careers and empower allied health professionals.

✨ Exclusive Benefits for CCI Credential Holders:

4 months FREE ACC membership
Waived application fees
Automatic enrollment in ACC's Cardiovascular Team Section ($55+ value)
Access to extensive educational resources and CME courses
Discounts on ACC.26 and other educational sessions

Ready to elevate your career? Start here: https://info.acc.org/acc_cci_membership

08/29/2025

Study smart! 💡 The listed references are helpful guides, but they’re not a promise of success. Use them as part of a well-rounded prep plan! Check out our latest article for tips to help get you started 🚀 👉 bit.ly/CCIStartStrong

08/27/2025

Ready to validate your advanced sonography and echocardiography skills? Take the next step with the ACS credential 🚀 👉 bit.ly/WholeheartedACS

08/20/2025

Got your ATT? 🎉 That means your 90-day countdown has begun. Plan ahead, book your exam, and set yourself up for success. Visit our exam process page to learn more 👉 bit.ly/CCIExams

08/15/2025

Take 📝 : All CEU activities must provide a certificate which states your name, name of CEU activity, date completed, number of CEUs awarded, and name of accrediting body.

For more on CEUs, renewals, and account portal updates, visit our FAQ Page👉 bit.ly/CCI_FAQs

08/13/2025

Educators, this one’s for you!
Use our ✨FREE✨ downloadable slide deck to introduce your students to CCI’s credentials, assets, and resources.
Check out the Educator’s page for more 🤓🚀🫀 bit.ly/CCIEducators

08/08/2025

From breakthrough technologies to innovative procedures, industry events keep cardiovascular professionals on the cutting edge. Apply for the Aaron S. White Educational Grant today! 🚀 👉 bit.ly/CCI-Grants

07/31/2025

You’ve had questions. We’ve added answers.

Our FAQ page now includes updated information on the new account portal and a direct link to our official statement.
👉 bit.ly/CCI_FAQs

07/25/2025

We know transitions can be tough, but you’re not in this alone.
Our FAQ page now has updated info on the new account portal, plus our official statement. Find what you need here 👉 bit.ly/CCI_FAQs

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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.