Successful educators foster successful students. Cardiovascular educators not only possess teaching expertise, but through their skills and experience, they serve as mentors and role models for the profession.
As part of CCI’s commitment to the professional triad: professional organizations, personnel credentialing, and educational programs, we work hard to support and stay connected to cardiovascular educators.
Connect. Engage. Explore.
Visit the CCI Cardiovascular Educator Community. Participate in discussions, message boards and visit the library of shared resources.
Support for Educators throughout the year is non-stop!
- The CCI Cardiovascular Educator Community is an online discussion platform to keep Educators connected and engaged with their peers. Contact communications@cci-online.org for assistance in accessing the platform.
- To support your conversations with students, we have prepared a ➡️ downloadable slide deck ⬅️ to help convey credentials, assets and resources available from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). We’re here to help you convey the value of credentialing and deliver a 101 on how CCI delivers that value.
- CCI connects with the educator community by sharing resources that help make a positive impact on your students and help you network with peers. If you would like to be added to our email list please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page. 👇
- The Educator Luncheon at the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS), for more than a decade CCI has been honored to host this face-to-face annual conference and luncheon. Cardiac and Vascular Sonography Educators and Clinical Coordinators are invited to join for a free Lunch & Learn. The SDMS Annual Conference registration and topic information are available on the SDMS Conference app each year.
- Our annual Cardiovascular Educators’ Forum is designed for faculty (didactic and clinical), program coordinators, and program directors who specialize in developing and teaching cardiac and vascular technology courses. This in-person event serves as an opportunity for educators to network and share experiences in eLearning, instructional technology, and instructional design with an emphasis on transitioning from traditional classroom instruction to online and/or virtual learning.
Educators’ Forum
Each Spring CCI hosts the Cardiovascular Educators’ Forum. 50 Educators from invasive cardiovascular technology, echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, and electrophysiology programs across the United States and Canada are invited to participate.
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Release of Student Results
Upon request, and with permission of the applicant/candidate, CCI will release a student/graduate’s examination results to their program director. The applicant/candidate must give permission to CCI in one of two ways:
- At the time of application, the applicant can authorize the release of their results by checking the authorization box found under the Educational Background section of the CCI Examination Application and providing the required information.
OR - After application submission, a candidate can authorize the release of their results by providing a signed authorization that includes the required information. The signed authorization must include the name of the school and the program director’s name and mailing address. Requests must be made in writing and results will be sent via mail. Results will not be given over the phone.
For individuals who granted permission on their initial application, educators can expect to receive results within the same time frame as the official results (15 to 20 business days after testing) are sent. Results letters will not include the score but will include pass/fail results only.
Passing rates for first-time test takers are shown below.
| Exam | 2023 Pass Rates |
| ACS | 63% |
| RCCS | 76% |
| CCT | 58% |
| RCES | 69% |
| RPhS | 56% |
| CRAT | 55% |
| RCIS | 72% |
| RCS | 72% |
| RVS | 59% |
Download Sample Verification Letters for All Our Credentials
Download a sample employment letter here and follow these guidelines.
- Official letterhead of the Employer should be used for this communication, even if electronic.
- This letter should be dated no older than six months from the date the application is received.
- Include the name of the applicant, whether they are employed full- or part-time, and indicated the period of their employment.
- Include the primary duties of the applicant, related to the field of cardiovascular technology.
- Include the number of ultrasound cases performed by the applicant. Note: a minimum of 600 cardiac ultrasound studies at the time of application are required.
- The signature of a direct supervisor’s signature is required,who must be an MD or DO or hold an active RCCS, RCES, RCIS, RCS, RDCS, RDMS, RVS, or RVT credential.
Download a sample student verification letter here and follow these guidelines.
- Official letterhead of the educational program should be used for this communication, even if electronic.
- Include the date, the name of the applicant, and whether they are a full- or part-time student.
- Indicate the expected date of graduation.
- Indicate the specialty of the educational program.
- A signature from the educational director is required.
Download a sample clinical experience letter here and follow these guidelines.
- Official letterhead of the clinical site should be used for this communication, even if electronic.
- This letter should be dated no older than six months from the date the application is received.
- Include the name of the applicant
- Include the number of ultrasound cases performed by the applicant. Note: a minimum of 600 cardiac ultrasound studies at the time of application are required.
- Indicate the time period during which the clinical hours were performed.
- The clinical supervisor’s signature is required.
