On December 31, 2015, the former Council for Certification in Cardiovascular Imaging (CCCVI) signed a merger agreement with The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®). On January 1, 2016, a new physician certification organization named the Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement™ (APCA™) was created. APCA™ will exclusively serve the physician community and support its enduring commitment to continual learning and providing high-quality and compassionate patient care through certification.
The Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) and the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CBCCT) assessments are now a part of APCA™ family of certification alliances. Development and administration of these practice-related examination programs is conducted by Assessment Oversight Teams comprised of cardiovascular imaging physicians and associated cardiovascular imaging experts, such as physicists and radiopharmacists.
APCA™ Vision
APCA creates global standards of physician excellence in patient care.
APCA™ Mission
APCA recognizes physicians’ enduring commitment to the highest quality patient care through rigorous assessments and continual learning.
What Will the New Structure Mean for Me?
As a physician, you may be wondering what this new structure will mean for you. For more information, including a timeline of what to expect during this transition, please read A Guide for Physician Registrants: What Will the New ARDMS Structure Mean for Me? For CBCCT and CBNC Diplomates and Candidates, your programs will continue to be staffed by your former CCCVI staff as we transition into APCA™ programs.
Our Promise to You
Throughout this process our Diplomates and the physician community will continue to receive accurate, timely and professional information and service that are synonymous with CCCVI and ARDMS. Information about the new structure may be found on our website at www.ARDMS.org/2016NewStructure, via emails, in our newsletters, on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and when you visit with us at exhibits.
Learn More
For more information about the new structure, visit www.ARDMS.org/2016NewStructure, read the press release or call our Customer Care Department at 240-631-8151, Monday – Friday during our regular business hours.