Certification: Physicians' Vascular Interpretation (PVI)
Physicians can demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in vascular sonography by earning the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) certification. Earning your certification can distinguish you as an expert in vascular sonography while growing your career. The PVI examination tests basic vascular knowledge and skills essential to physicians practicing vascular surgery and vascular medicine. The RPVI examination assesses applicants© understanding of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics as well as ultrasound result interpretation.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- No
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 5 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- No
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- No
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- Yes
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.
- This certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.