ST. PETE BEACH, FL, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2008  — In an effort to provide greater benefit to sonographers who also have RT (Radiologic Technologist) credentials, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Inc. recently announced that it now offers Category A credits for selected sonography courses and registry review products in order to fulfill ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) CME requirements. The Category A credits are awarded by the SDMS (Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography). Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute offers AMA Category 1 CME credits. Some have asked which type of credit they should use. The information below should help clarify the issue.

When to use AMA Category 1 CME credits

Sonographers, whether or not they also have RT credentials, should always use AMA Category 1 CME credits awarded by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute to fulfill their ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certification.

When to use SDMS CME credits

Sonographers who also have an RT certification should use the SDMS credits they earn at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute to maintain their ARRT certification. SDMS credits are recognized by the ARRT as Category A CME credits. This, of course, also applies to RTs without a sonography certification who take advantage of the applicable Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute courses or registry review products.
We hope this helps in clarifying any confusion. If you have any questions whatsoever regarding this matter, please contact us at U.S. toll free 1-800-619-1900 or at (727)363-4500.

About Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

Since 1985, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has provided CME programs and self-directed study products for the ultrasound profession. Over 25,000 sonographers, physicians and other medical professionals specializing in various modalities of ultrasound have participated in Gulfcoast’s seminars. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute instructors are nationally recognized experts who are registered and clinically active. The programs are widely-known for offering a generous amount of hands-on instruction, with a 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is an ACCME accredited provider of AMA PRA Category 1 credits and now ARRT Category A CME credits.

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