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ARDMS OBGYN Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) |
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| Exam Name: | Obstetrics and Gynecology Examination |
| Exam Number: | OB/GYN |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 170 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | ARDMS credentials require annual renewal and ongoing continuing medical education (CME) compliance |
| Exam Format: | Hotspot, Picture Archive and Communication System Simulator (PACSim), Multiple-choice |
| Related Certifications: | Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) |
| Exam Price: | 275 USD; international test center fee of 50 USD may apply outside the United States, Canada, and Mexico |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 555 on a scaled score range of 300-700 |
| Recommended Training: | ARDMS - Official Certification Resources ARDMS - Official OB/GYN Examination Content Outline |
| Exam Registration: | ARDMS - Official Certification and Application Information ARDMS - Clinical Verification Forms Pearson VUE - ARDMS Examination Scheduling |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based examination administered through Pearson VUE at authorized testing centers. Check the official ARDMS and Pearson VUE websites for currently available locations and delivery options. |
| Pre Condition: | Applicants must meet an applicable ARDMS prerequisite and submit the required documentation, including a valid OB/GYN Clinical Verification (CV) Form. To earn the RDMS credential, candidates must pass both the SPI examination and a qualifying specialty examination within five years of each other. The examinations may be taken in either order. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ardms.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/OBGYN-Examination-Content-Outline-V24.1-1.pdf |
ARDMS OBGYN Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Protocols and Procedures | 24% | - Clinical Standards and Guidelines
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| Topic 2: Obstetrics - Second and Third Trimester | 37% | - Fetal Abnormalities
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| Topic 3: Obstetrics - First Trimester | 12% | - Abnormalities and Complications
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| Topic 4: Gynecology - Pelvic Anatomy and Physiology | 19% | - Abnormal Physiology and Perfusion
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| Topic 5: Physics and Instrumentation | 8% | - Imaging Instruments
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Common Questions About the ARDMS OBGYN Exam
The OBGYN exam is the official exam behind the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) credential from ARDMS. It sits at the Specialty level of the ARDMS certification track. It is also associated with Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI). The ValidVCE practice questions on this page map to the same objectives, so you can measure your readiness before you book a seat.
The OBGYN exam contains Approximately 170 questions and gives you 180 minutes to complete them. That pace leaves little room for getting stuck, so train yourself to flag a hard question, move on, and circle back later. Run at least one full timed session in the ValidVCE test engine a week before your exam date to check whether your pacing holds under pressure.
You need 555 on a scaled score range of 300-700 to pass the OBGYN exam, and the official registration fee is 275 USD; international test center fee of 50 USD may apply outside the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes thorough preparation the cheaper option by far. Before scheduling, take a timed ValidVCE practice test; if you are not scoring comfortably above the passing line, give yourself more study time instead of booking on hope.
Applicants must meet an applicable ARDMS prerequisite and submit the required documentation, including a valid OB/GYN Clinical Verification (CV) Form. To earn the RDMS credential, candidates must pass both the SPI examination and a qualifying specialty examination within five years of each other. The examinations may be taken in either order.
Requirements can change, so confirm the latest details on the official ARDMS exam page before you register.
You can book the OBGYN exam through the following official channels:
- ARDMS - Official Certification and Application Information
- ARDMS - Clinical Verification Forms
- Pearson VUE - ARDMS Examination Scheduling
The exam is delivered Computer-based examination administered through Pearson VUE at authorized testing centers. Check the official ARDMS and Pearson VUE websites for currently available locations and delivery options., so pick the option that suits you when booking.
ARDMS points candidates to these official courses:
Once you have worked through the official material, wrap up your preparation with the 0 practice questions from ValidVCE to lock in what you have learned.
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The OBGYN syllabus is divided into 5 domains, including Physics and Instrumentation (8%), Obstetrics - First Trimester (12%), and Gynecology - Pelvic Anatomy and Physiology (19%). The complete breakdown, with every domain and its subtopics, is listed in the Exam Topics section above — review it line by line and flag the areas where you feel weakest.
