Apply Now to Earn RPVI® Certification
About the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation® (RPVI®) Certification
The Physician’s Vascular Interpretation (PVI) examination tests basic vascular knowledge and skills essential to physicians practicing vascular surgery and vascular medicine. By earning the RPVI® certification, physicians gain a critical edge in promoting public safety in vascular interpretation ultrasound.
The PVI examination assesses your skills and abilities in the anatomy and hemodynamics of cerebrovascular, venous, peripheral and abdominal blood vessels. View the PVI Content Outline in PDF-Printable format.
The PVI examination has 185 questions and takes four hours to complete. The examination features Picture Archive and Communication Simulation (PACSim) Items (questions). The new, patent-pending PACSim items simulate an interpretation workstation experience relevant to present-day medical practice.
Prerequisites
To earn an RPVI certification, you must meet educational and professional prerequisites and pass the Physicians’ Vascular Interpretation (PVI) examination. Each Applicant must meet a set of prerequisites, that includes levels of education and clinical experience. View the PVI Prerequisites ⨠
Take the Examination
The PVI examination is now offered year-round. Once your PVI application has been approved, a confirmation letter will be emailed to you so you may schedule an examination with Pearson VUE – APCA’s official testing vendor.
Why Should Practitioners Become Certified?
When you earn the APCA RPVI® certification, you not only represent the highest standard in the field, you show to your patients and colleagues that you are dedicated to continual learning and quality patient care.
There are also many practical benefits to an RPVI® certification. Practitioners who are certified can:
Bill for vascular ultrasound readings
Effectively communicate with vascular technologists, allowing for increased collaboration
Help maintain hospital or laboratory accreditation
Experience increased job security
Apply for RPVI in 4 Easy Steps
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