Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics

The purpose of the CCI Code of Ethics is for Applicants, Candidates and Registrants to acknowledge the
acceptance of the responsibility and trust conferred upon it by CCI and to acknowledge that earning a CCI
credential is a privilege that must be earned and maintained. The delivery of safe, competent and ethical
patient care is a responsibility of the highest order. This Code of Ethics to be adhered to by credentialed
cardiovascular professionals awarded the CCI credentials:

• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS)
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS)
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)

All credentialed cardiovascular technologists awarded a CCI designation shall, in their professional
activities, sustain and advance the integrity and honor of the profession by adhering to this Code of Ethics.
Applicants, Candidates, and Registrants who intentionally or knowingly violate any provision of the Code of
Ethics will be subject to action by a peer review panel, which may result in revocation of the certification.

CCI’s Code of Ethics

1. As a CCI credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
   place the safety, health and protection of the patient above all other interests.
2. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
   demonstrate and maintain professional competence in all aspects of patient care and within the
   scope of practice as defined by my employer.
3. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
   represent my credential(s) accurately, honestly, and will not attempt to maintain CCI credentials by
   fraud, deception or artifice.
4. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will not
   knowingly assist another person or persons in obtaining or attempting to obtain or maintain CCI
   credentials by fraud, deception or artifice.
5. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
   uphold professional standards by adhering to defined technical protocols and diagnostic criteria
   established by peer review.
6. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
   represent my qualifications honestly and provide only those services for which I am qualified to
   perform.
7. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
   defend and protect the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality, unless required to disclose
   such information by law.
8. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
   consistently maintain and improve professional competence through regular assessment of skills,
   continuing education, experience and professional training.
9. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
   accept responsibility for maintaining the credential by meeting renewal requirements and
   remaining in good standing with CCI.
10. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
    voluntarily report any criminal behavior resulting in a conviction of a misdemeanor or felony.
11. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
    avoid deceptive acts which misrepresent my academic or professional qualifications.
12. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
    avoid compromise of professional judgment by conflicts of interest.
13. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
    engage only in legal arrangements and practices in the health-care field.
14. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will act
    in a manner free of bias with regard to religion, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, disability,
    social or economic status.
15. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I
    understand that the certificate, logo and marks are the property of CCI and I will not misrepresent
    or inappropriately use the property of CCI. I agree to return the wallet card and certificate of my
    credentialing, upon request, to the CCI Board of Trustees.
16. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will act
    in a professional manner in my correspondence and interaction with CCI headquarters.
17. As a credentialed cardiovascular professional or applicant/candidate of CCI Examinations, I will
    uphold and follow all policies and procedures, both current and those adopted by CCI, required by
    the CCI to remain in good standing, and I will abide by CCI’s Code of Ethics.
18. As a CCI credential holder, candidate of CCI examinations, or applicant of CCI examinations, I shall
    inform CCI of any matters in the past, present, or future that may affect my capability fulfill the
    requirements to maintain my credential and/or comply with CCI’s Code of Ethics.