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    Compensation Impact Survey Results

    The findings of this compensation survey will provide valuable information for the profession, hiring institutions, and individual professionals. Download the survey results!

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    A conversation with CCI professionals on credentialing impact

    We spoke with cardiovascular credentialed professionals about their career journey and aha moments along the way. Learn about their experiences, career paths, and how credentials have impacted their opportunities. Read their stories!

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    CCI Credential Renewal

    Don’t let your credential expire, renew before December 31. Demonstrate your commitment to your career and your dedication to bettering patients’ lives and renew online today!

  • Happy Holidays from CCI!

    On behalf of Cardiovascular Credentialing International, I wish you a joyful holiday season. As we reflect on the past year filled with achievements and growth, we would like to express our gratitude to you for your unwavering dedication to your profession. Here’s to another great year ahead of setting and upholding the standards for cardiovascular […]

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    Readex Compensation Survey

    We at CCI believe that the data collected from the compensation survey will provide you with valuable information about the various compensation rates for the work you perform. I thank you in advance for your time in completing this important survey.

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SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Carol Mitchell

Dr. Carol Mitchell, PhD, ACS, RDMS,RDCS, RVT, RT(R), FASE, FSDMS is a prolific teacher and education researcher, having won awards for both including the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Distinguished Educator of the Year, Cardiac Sonographer Distinguished Teacher Award, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Joan P. Baker Pioneer Award. Dr. Mitchell is a member of the Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) Exam Committee; a fellow of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; a member of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, American Society of Radiologic Technology, and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine; and past treasurer of the American Society of Echocardiography. She is also a fellow in the American Society of Echocardiography and recently received the American Society of Echocardiography 2022 Sonographer Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Mitchell’s primary research interests are:

  • Utilizing ultrasound to characterize the structure and tissue composition of the arterial wall and atherosclerotic plaque
  • Developing imaging and measurement protocol to extract texture features from ultrasound images of the arterial wall and plaque
  • Utilizing existing ultrasound technology in novel ways to study hemodynamics and their relationships to cardiovascular disease and cognition
  • Development of interactive learning modules to be used to enhance inter-professional knowledge of non-invasive testing procedures and improve ultrasound measurement and analysis techniques.