A. To prepare and conduct examinations to test the qualifications of candidates seeking credentialing as registered or certified cardiovascular technologists and others working in defined areas of cardiovascular diagnostics as may subsequently emerge;

B. To grant and issue certificates to qualified cardiovascular technologists and others working in defined areas of cardiovascular diagnostics as may subsequently emerge and to maintain and make available a directory to such individuals;

C To advance the art, ethics and science of medicine by promotion of the understanding and utilization of diagnostic studies to evaluate cardiovascular function in the prevention and treatment of human ailments;

D. To do and perform any and all things necessary or desirable to accomplish the foregoing specific purposes.

POLICY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES

I. QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS AND STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A. There shall be at least seven Trustees on the Board of Trustees, no more than 50% of whom shall be physician representatives. The Board of Trustees shall contain, at a minimum, designees with the following credentials:

1. All members of the Board of Trustees, excluding physicians, public members, or "At Large" consumers, must hold an active credential administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

2. A minimum of one designee from each societal member (sponsor) of the corporation. The corporation proposes to have a minimum of five (5) societal representatives on the Board.

3. A minimum of one Member at Large.

4. A maximum of five (5) physician representatives. All may be elected "At-Large", but should come from sponsoring organizations when possible.

5. The Chairperson for each of the Exam Committees, with the exception of the certification/entry level exams, which will have one representative. There must be a minimum of four (4) exam committee representatives on the Board.

6. A minimum of one designee from each administrative sponsor. The corporation proposes to have a minimum of one administrative representative on the Board.

7. The Immediate Past President of the corporation.

8. A minimum of one (1) public member.

9. In addition, each designee must be confirmed as having met the qualifications by the then seated Board of Trustees. Minimum levels will be maintained through Board appointments for those positions not filled by sponsors.

II. TERM OF OFFICE

A. Appointment terms shall be for the following time durations:

1. Societal representatives - 2 years
2. Exam Committee representatives - 3 years
3. Public Member - 4 years
4. At-Large Professional - 4 years
5. Immediate Past President - 2 year

B. No member of the Board of Trustees shall serve more than two consecutive terms; provided.

C. Past Board members may return to the Board after having been off the Board for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months.

III. VACANCIES

A. Any member (sponsor) appointed representative vacancy on the Board of Trustees brought about by the removal, resignation, death or any cause other than the expiration of a Trustee's term or an increase in the number of Trustees, shall be filled by the member (sponsor) which had selected and appointed the Trustee whose resignation, death or other separation from this Corporation had created such a vacancy. Such selections and appointments are to be effective upon the date of removal, resignation, or death of the member (sponsor) representative. If such vacancies are not filled by the member (sponsor) within 60 days of the date of the vacancy, nominations will be requested from the existing members and the Executive Committee will select a designee for that position for recommendation to the Board. The term of office for the new member (sponsor) representative will coincide with the original term of office of the member (sponsor) representative who was removed, who resigned or who died. The new member (sponsor) representative will be held to the same number of terms as stated in Section II, Sub-section A, of this Policy whether a term is "full" or not.

IV. REMOVAL

A. Except as provided herein, the Board of Trustees may at any time remove any Trustee with or without cause by a three fourths vote of the entire Board of Trustees. Any Trustee whose removal is being considered by the Board shall be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting.

V. POWERS AND DUTIES OF TRUSTEES

A. The Board of Trustees shall supervise and manage the business, affairs and property of the Corporation and shall exercise only such powers and perform such duties as may be described by the Articles of Incorporation or by the By-laws, but in no event shall the Trustees be authorized to conduct the affairs of the Corporation in any manner or for any purpose contrary to the provisions of Section 170 (c)(2) or 501 (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, as now in force or afterwards amended. Subject to the foregoing limitations the Trustees may undertake the following:

1. Board of Trustees shall fix the salaries and compensation, if any, of the Officers of the Corporation.

2. The Board of Trustees may require that Officers be bonded by the Corporation and that agents provide security or faithful service or for money or property coming into their custody control and possession.

3. The Board of Trustees may designate the depositories of the monies of the Corporation and may designate appropriate persons who shall be authorized subject to such limitations as the Board may prescribe to sign and execute checks, drafts, bonds, notes, deeds and other instruments and contracts and contractual obligations of the Corporation.

4. The Board of Trustees may employ on behalf of the Corporation, attorneys, auditors, accountants or other agents or employees of the Corporation and authorize and fix their compensation provided, however, that in no event may the Trustees exercise any powers or duties not in furtherance of the exempt purpose of the Corporation.

5. The Board of Trustees may employ on behalf of the Corporation an Executive Director and/or an Executive Secretary neither of whom shall be a member of the Corporation, nor a member of the Board of Trustees.

6. The Board of Trustees may on behalf of the Corporation contract for services.

7. The Board of Trustees may assist in preparing and conducting examinations for credentialing of Cardiovascular Technologists and others working in defined areas of cardiovascular diagnostics.

8. The Board of Trustees may establish qualifications for candidates for all examinations leading to a professional title designation given by this Corporation.

9. The Board of Trustees may prepare and maintain a Directory of all credentialed individuals by this Corporation or as deemed necessary by the Board of Trustees from time to time.

10. The Board of Trustees may maintain educational and ethical standards for Cardiovascular Technologists and others working in defined areas of cardiovascular diagnostics.

11. The Board of Trustees may promote credentialing of persons involved in cardiovascular diagnostics by working with schools offering training in cardiovascular technology and related fields.

12. The Board of Trustees may cooperate with the American Medical Association or other appropriate association concerning issues related to accreditation of educational programs in the field of cardiovascular technology.

13. The Board of Trustees may adopt rules, regulations and policies concerning the requirements for re-certification in continuing medical education of practitioners who have received professional titled designations.

14. The Board of Trustees may conduct, support and promote psychometric research related to the certification process and re-certification activities.

15. The Board of Trustees may take such other action as it deems necessary or proper to carry out the purpose of the corporation.

16. Any Trustee may sit as a visitor on any committee for which he is not a regular member for the purpose of evaluating the process of the committee or for presenting a specific topic that has been appropriately submitted for inclusion on the agenda. Travel expense reimbursement authorization will be at the discretion of the President of CCI and will be dependent on the necessity of the travel.

VI. COMPENSATION

A. The Trustees shall not receive any stated salary for their services as Trustees, but by the resolution of the Board of Trustees a fixed sum and expense of attendance, if any, may be allowed to Trustees for the attendance for each meeting of the Board or any Committee thereof; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any Trustee from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation thereof provided there is not a conflict of interest as determined by the Board of Trustees.

POLICY: SPONSORS

A. DEFINITION OF SPONSORS

Member means any sponsoring organization having membership rights and privileges in the non-profit corporation in accordance with its Articles or regulations.

B. (QUALIFICATIONS OF SPONSORS)

Any professional association, organization, society, profit, or non-profit corporation which shall have a primary or demonstrated interest in the field of Cardiovascular Technology and who shall satisfy such qualifications for sponsorship as may be established from time to time by the Board of Trustees may be elected as a sponsor of the corporation.

A. No sponsor shall receive any compensation for its services as such.

B. Any new organization requesting sponsorship in the corporation must be confirmed as having met the qualifications established by the Board by a majority vote of the then seated Board of Trustees.

C.  REMOVAL

Except as provided herein, the Board of Trustees may at any time remove any sponsor with or without cause by a two thirds vote of the entire Board of Trustees. Any sponsor whose removal is being considered by the Board shall be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting.

D.  ADDITION

Except as provided herein the Board of Trustees may at any time add any sponsor with a three-fourths vote of the entire Board of Trustees.

POLICY: EXECUTIVE OFFICE

I. LOCATION

The Executive Office of the Cardiovascular Credentialing International is located at 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607. The telephone number is (919) 861-4539, or (800) 326-0268, FAX (919) 787-4916.

II. STAFF

The Executive Director and Office staff is determined by management service contract.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Board of Trustees delegates to the Executive Director responsibilities in the following areas related to the business affairs of this Corporation:

1. Administration.

2. Implementation of fiscal policies established by the Finance Committee and approved by Board of Trustees.

3. Implementation of legal and correspondence policies established by the Board of Trustees.

4. Processing all candidate applications for examination according to policies and procedures established by the Board of Trustees of this Corporation.

5. Processing of lists of candidates for CCI examinations and fulfillment of such other requirements as may be established by the Examination Committee.

6. Meeting scheduling and planning.

7. Implementation of policies and development of programs as directed by the Board of Trustees or any of its committees.

8. In conjunction with these broad categories of responsibility, the Executive Director is specifically charged with several duties within each category which in some cases define operating policy. Where specific procedures are not outlined, the Executive Director may implement policies to carry out assigned responsibilities in keeping with prudent business practices.

IV. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

A. Retain and employ an office staff adequate to conduct the needs of this Corporation:

1. The Executive Director may make salary adjustments for Executive Office staff as required and within the established budget.

2. Insure adequate supervision is available in the Executive Office in the absence of the Executive Director.

3. Provide proper, adequate and timely phone and written correspondence, both ingoing and outgoing.

B. Establish job descriptions and assignment of duties appropriate to the conduct of business of this Corporation.

C. Establish and enforce equitable and lawful personnel policies of this Corporation.

D. Comply with all Federal, State, and local requirements for corporations engaging in a business such as this Corporation.

E. Secure insurance for the Board of Trustees, Officers, and employees of the Corporation, as directed.

F. Provide administrative assistance to the officers of this Corporation as directed.

G. Enforce the Bylaws and Policies of this Corporation as directed by the Board of Trustees.

V. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Establish an accounting procedure and system of reporting, satisfactory to the Treasurer of the Board.

B. Establish a local depository for funds received by this Corporation.

C. Establish savings accounts and such other investments as directed by the Board of Trustees of this Corporation.

D. Write checks for payment of all indebtedness of this Corporation.

1. An operating account with a minimum balance of $1,000.00 shall be maintained at all times.

2. The Executive Director has authority to write checks against the operating account for amounts under $2500.00 USD. Checks for invoices to be written for amounts over $2500.00 USD require the approval and/or signature of two (2) of the following three (3) Corporation representatives:  President, Treasurer, Executive Director.

3. Upon receipt of expense vouchers from the Executive Director, the Treasurer will reimburse the operating account.

4. Withdrawals from any savings account established by the Corporation may be made and signed by any two (2) of the following:  President,  President Elect,  Treasurer,  Executive Director.

E. Provide a quarterly accounting statement to the Board of Trustees and a monthly accounting statement to the Treasurer and President.

F. Enforce the reimbursement policies for the Board of Trustees members as established by the Board of Trustees.

G. Provide for a financial review of this Corporation annually commencing December 31, 1984.

H. Prepare and file all appropriate tax documents and payments required of this Corporation.

I. Prepare an annual budget for the operation of the Executive Office for presentation to the Board of Trustees.

J. Assist the Board of Trustees in preparing an annual budget.

K. Establish internal office procedures to insure careful control is exercised over the receipts and disbursements of this Corporation.

VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND LEGAL DUTIES

A. Enforce the correspondence policies established by the Board of Trustees.

B. Retain legal counsel for the Corporation.

C. Receive and distribute or dispatch all correspondence received by this Corporation.

1. The Executive Director, and staff members he may designate, are authorized to respond to correspondence involving interpretation of admission policies of this Corporation where the particular question is clearly within limits defined by specific admission policies.

2. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring appropriate and timely responses are made to correspondence received.

3. The Executive Director will consult with the chairman of the appropriate committee when responding to correspondence whose subject is not clearly defined by established policies and about which the Executive Office is unsure as to whether a reply from a Trustee is more appropriate.

4. All correspondence to members of the Board of Trustees will be routed through the Executive Office to the Trustees.

5. The Executive Director will establish internal procedures for management of all routine correspondence and applications for admission to the CCI system of examination.

D. Provide an annual directory of all individuals credentialed by this Corporation as directed by the Board.

E Print and distribute up-to-date information about the examinations offered by this Corporation and any publications as directed by the various committees.

F. Maintain all necessary files and records of this Corporation, including the official minute book.

G. Establish and maintain an appropriate filing and data retrieval system so as to be able to provide rosters, lists and such other information as may be required by this Corporation.

H. Distribute a standardized committee report form to all committee chairmen for use in preparing reports and recommendations to be presented at the annual meeting.

J. Provide information as directed by the President to appropriate organizations.

K. At the direction of the President and/or Secretary, distribute the minutes of meetings of the Corporation to the following:

1. CCI Officers, Trustees, Executive Director

2. National Offices of Sponsoring Bodies
3. Others as directed by Executive Committee

VII. ADMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Process all applications received by this Corporation in the manner outlined in the Admission Policy of this Board of Trustees.

B. Seek the counsel and guidance of the Examination Chairman on all questions of eligibility not covered by the current policies.

C. Maintain an open liaison system with the Executive Office and Board of Trustees of the respective allied health organizations represented on the CCI Board of Trustees.

VIII. EXAMINATION RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Negotiate contracts with testing services for examinations assistance, if requested, according to the directions of the Examination Committee Chairperson's and Board of Trustees.

B. Maintain and update all files for applicants according to data received from testing in regard to scores, passing of the examination, etc., and notify candidates using appropriate correspondence.

IX.  MEETING SCHEDULING AND PLANNING

A. Assist committee chairman in scheduling committee meetings and making meeting arrangements; notifying committee members of meeting dates and locations.

B. Arrange meeting space and hotel accommodations for meetings as directed by the Executive Committee or the Board of Trustees.

C. Work closely with hotel convention staff during each Board or committee meeting to schedule and organize meetings, meal functions, and any other programs.

D. Distribute a schedule of all meetings planned for the year to Board of Trustees at annual meeting and distribute updates, additions, corrections on a regular basis to all members during the year.

E. Provide staff liaison to assist committees in accomplishing their work in coordination with the Executive Office staff as needed or as requested by committee chairpersons.

POLICY: CCI OFFICIAL EXAMINATION QUALIFICATION POLICY

I. General

Any individual wishing to apply to sit for a credentialing examination administered by CCI must submit a completed current CCI Application and all required supporting documentation. All applications must be mailed to the CCI National Office and contain original signatures. All applications are reviewed by a qualified staff member. Each application is sorted, date stamped, reviewed for completeness (including conformity with eligibility qualifications and supporting documentation), fee payment and signature

II. Eligibility Requirements

A. In addition to the individual exam qualifications provided by this
Policy, all applicants must meet the following general requirements at the time of application:

1. Possession of a high school or general education diploma,

2. Testament that the applicant has never been convicted of
or disciplined for an offense that would be deemed harmful to the public or inappropriate to the profession (see CCI's Ethics and Judicial Policy), Applicant may not be the matter of or subject to an investigation, suspension, or sanction by the CCI Board of Trustees for a violation of any provision of CCI's Ethics and Judicial Policy."

B. All enclosures are sent with the application. Incomplete applications will be subject to policies regarding release of an Authorization To Test (ATT). If an application was made within the previous six (6) months, documents proving eligibility are not necessary, as long as they meet the stated qualifications for the examination choice.

C. Photocopied applications will not be accepted.

D. Applications must include the original signature of the candidate requesting examination.

III. Eligibility Requirements for Certification Level Examinations

Certificate Level Credentials administered by the Corporation are awarded through a one-part examination process. The designation will be awarded with a certificate to successful candidates, with the minimum cut score established by the appropriate Examination Committee through a psychometrically valid Cut Score Analysis. Qualifications for this examination are as follows:

1. Currently enrolled as a student or a graduate of a cardiovascular or accredited allied health training program. Completion certificate and/or transcripts OR a Student Verification Letter (SVL) from the Program Director is required with application.

2. Currently employed or previously employed in the field of Cardiovascular Technology or in a recognized allied health field. (Recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA)). An Employment Verification Letter (EVL) is required with related cardiovascular training.

3. Completion of the requirements for a graduate or undergraduate degree from a recognized institution in a field related to science or physical health. Completion certificate and/or transcripts OR a Student Verification Letter (SVL) from the Program Director is required with application.

4. Volunteer service in the field of cardiovascular technology for a minimum of two years. An Employment Verification Letter (EVL) is required with related cardiovascular training.

IV. ADMISSION POLICIES: REGISTRY LEVEL EXAMINATIONS

Registry Level Credentials administered by the Corporation are awarded through a two-part examination process. The designation will be awarded with a certificate to successful candidates, with the minimum cut score established by the appropriate Examination Committee through a psychometrically valid Cut Score Analysis. The candidate must pass, or qualify for exemption from the Cardiovascular Science Examination and pass the specific Registry Examination. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to request any additional information to qualify an applicant.
Qualifications for this examination are as follows:

A. Cardiovascular Science Examination Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one (1) of four (4) qualifications.

1. Currently enrolled as a student in or be a graduate of a cardiovascular or allied health training program. Completion certificate and/or educational transcripts AND a Student Verification Letter (SVL) from the Program Director are required with application.

2. Two (2) years in the specific cardiovascular technology field (Echocardiography, Vascular, or Invasive) at the time of application. An Employment Verification Letter (EVL) is required with application.

3. An associate degree or equivalent semester hours (62) in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any other primary science program and one (1) year in the specific cardiovascular technology field (Echocardiography, Vascular, or Invasive) at the time of application. Completion certificate and/or educational transcripts AND an Employment Verification Letter (EVL) are required with application.

4. A Baccalaureate degree in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any other primary science program and six (6) year in the specific cardiovascular technology field (Echocardiography, Vascular, or Invasive) at the time of application. Completion certificate and/or educational transcripts AND an Employment Verification Letter (EVL) are required with application.

B. Registry Examination Qualifications
Applicants must meet one (1) of five (5) qualifications:

1. Two (2) years in the specific cardiovascular technology field (Echocardiography, Vascular, or Invasive) at the time of application. An Employment Verification Letter (EVL) is required with application.

2. An associate degree or equivalent semester hours (62) in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any other primary science program and one (1) year in the specific cardiovascular technology field (Echocardiography, Vascular, or Invasive) at the time of application. Completion certificate and/or educational transcripts AND an Employment Verification Letter (EVL) are required with application.

3. A Baccalaureate degree in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any other primary science program and six (6) year in the specific cardiovascular technology field (Echocardiography, Vascular, or Invasive) at the time of application. Completion certificate and/or educational transcripts AND an Employment Verification Letter (EVL) are required with application.

4. A graduate of a JRC-CVT or JRC-DMS (Cardiac or Vascular Curriculum Tracks only) accredited education programs, in the specific cardiovascular technology field (Echocardiography, Vascular or Invasive). Completion certificate and/or educational transcripts AND a Student Verification Letter (SVL) from the Program Director are required with application.

5. A graduate of a non-JRC-CVT or JRC-DMS (Cardiac or Vascular Curriculum Tracks only) accredited education program which has a minimum of one (1) year of specialty training, in the specific cardiovascular field (Echocardiography, Vascular or Invasive) and a minimum of 800 clinical hours (of student training) in the specific cardiovascular field (Echocardiography, Vascular or Invasive) for which examination is requested. Completion certificate and/or educational transcripts AND a Student Verification Letter (SVL) from the Program Director AND a Clinical Verification Letter (CVL) is required with application.

IV. APPLICATION POLICIES

A. General

1. A completed original application, with an original signature must be used. Faxed applications are not accepted.

2. Applications may be received throughout the year and contain documents to support applications.

3. Applicants may be requested to send additional supporting documentation as requested by CCI.

4. Incomplete applications are processed; candidates will be contacted by CCI for required information.

5. Transcripts may be forwarded under separate cover. Foreign transcripts require US evaluation. Please go to CCI's website for details.

6. CCI will not supply information to anyone other than the applicant, unless authorization is given in writing to the CCI National Office

7. Applicants have the right to appeal application qualification decisions, but cannot appeal the criteria upon which qualifications are based.

8. Falsification of applicant information may result in disciplinary action or revocation of credentials.

9. Special testing requests may be submitted in writing and may require supporting documentation.

10. Candidates who are reapplying or seeking recertification do not have to enclose transcripts, resumes, or letters of verification, if application has been made within the previous two years and qualifications are met for the examination requested.

11. Registry Level Credential Candidates must successfully complete the Cardiovascular Science Examination and Registry Level Examination within a three (3) year period. If at three (3) years from the date of successful completion of one part of the Registry Level Credentialing Process both examinations have not successfully been completed, the previously passed examination must be applied for and successfully completed again.

12. CCI reserves the right to request additional information in support of exam qualifications prior to the release of an Authorization To Test (ATT).

13. The national office will send candidates who have attempted an examination unsuccessfully a current application.

14. Candidates who fail an examination may reapply any number of times provided they meet the admission requirements current at the time of re-application.

15. Candidates who fail an examination may reapply any number of times provided they meet the admission requirements current at the time of re-application.

16. The national office staff will contact the Chairperson of the Executive Committee for decisions on unusual situations not specifically defined by the official admission policies.

17. An application on file in the national office shall be considered inactive after a period of six (6) months without the applicant attempting to or being scheduled for any examination. (If re-application, if six (6) months or more have elapsed since the last application, additional information may be required to update the applicant information).

18. Candidates reapplying after a period of six (6) months since the last application may be required to submit additional information to update the applicant information.

B. Equivalent College Hours

Equivalent college hours is defined as 62 semester hours from a college or university accredited by its regional association or its equivalent courses and credit in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any primary science.

C. Experience

1. " In the specific cardiovascular field" is defined as working as an individual whose primary occupation is providing, supervising or managing patient diagnosis and care as related to the functioning of the cardiovascular systems. This also includes teaching, research clinical or animal), and development of cardiovascular techniques/instrumentation.

2. (Primary occupation) Full time equivalent is defined as working a minimum of 35 hours per week or 1820 hours per year.

D. Students

1. Applicants may apply prior to graduation provided they submit copies of their certificates of completion within 90 days of the date on which they are tested.

2. If the certificate of completion is not received in the specified time period, the candidate's examination results will not be reported, but will be held by CCI for an additional thirty (30) calendar days. If proof of graduation is not received by the end of this 30-day grace period, the candidate's examination will be invalidated, the examination results discarded, the examination fee forfeited and the candidate will be required to submit a new application and repeat the examination at a future date.

E. Transcripts:

1. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Transcripts must show dates of completion of graduate work or of courses being considered as equivalent college hours.

2. Transcripts may be submitted after application is made.

F. Falsification of Information:

Falsification of information on any CCI application or violation of CCI policies before, during or after examination will void the examination process/results and cause forfeiture of all fees. In cases where credentials have been awarded, the Board of Trustees will consider revocation after review. Any situation resulting in revocation of credentials or invalidation of results may result in legal action by the Board.

G. Applicants outside the U.S.A. / International Application

1. Candidates applying for examination outside the United States will be assigned a Registry number. Completion of the social security section of the application is not required.

2. Canadian applicants should enter their Canadian insurance number in the social security section of the application.

3. All examination fees should be made payable in U.S. funds by money order or certified check.

4. Foreign applicants applying who have the equivalent education to meet certification or registry requirements must provide a US evaluation of transcript prior to the examination.

H. Admission to the Examination Site

All CCI credentialing examinations are administered at testing locations of NCS Pearson, CCI's contractor in examination administration. The authorization to test shall include information for the examination candidate to contact NCS Pearson and schedule the examination requested at a Pearson Professional Testing Center.

I. Refunds, Cancellations, Change Requests

1. Cancellations or requests for a change of examination date must be in writing and received ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled examination date. Candidates must notify both CCI and NCS Pearson of the cancellation or requests for a change of examination date.

2. Upon written request, examination fees, less filing fees, will (be returned) be refunded to the candidate for all requests within deadline dates. Refunds cannot be made without notification occurring to CCI and NCS Pearson.

3. Cancellations not received in writing ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled examination date, are not eligible for a refund. Candidates may request, in writing, to be rescheduled with submission of the required filing fee.

4. A new Authorization To Test (ATT) will be issued to all candidates rescheduling within stated deadlines or changing an exam selection.

5. Requests to change an examination date may be made one time only.

6. No refunds will be made to examinees that do not show up for an examination for any reason. Examinees who receive a "No Show" notification must reapply and submit the required fees to test. "No Show" status does not affect future examination application qualification.

7. Applicants applying for two examinations and wishing to cancel one examination will receive a refund of one examination fee, less the filing fee when stated deadlines are met. Cancellation of both examinations will result in a refund of examination fees, less the filing fee for each exam.

8. Cancellations received less than ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled exam are nonrefundable.

9. The rescheduling of an examination may be made directly with NCS Pearson one full business day before the scheduled examination appointment by phone or via the internet. Rescheduling less than one full business date will be considered subject to "no show" policy.

V. APPLICATION PROCESSING

A. Application Procedures

1. Completed applications with supporting documentation may be submitted to CCI continuously throughout the calendar year.

2. Incomplete applications will receive notification from CCI regarding documentation necessary. Until complete, applicants submitting the application will not receive an Authorization To Test (ATT). CCI will consider an application incomplete if:

a. it is not fully completed
b. it is not accompanied by the correct fees
c. it is not accompanied by a certificate of completion from an accredited school, if applicable
d. it is not signed
e. it is not accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation
f. No examination date or type is selected

B. Re-Examination

1. Unsuccessful candidates may take the examination after waiting the mandatory 45 day waiting period, upon filing a new application and submitting the required examination fees.

2. Registrants of one specialty may take any of the other specialty examinations providing appropriate qualifications are met. New application and appropriate fees are required.

3. Registry Level Credential Candidates must successfully complete the Cardiovascular Science Examination and Registry Level Examination within a three (3) year period. If at three (3) years from the date of successful completion of one part of the Registry Level Credentialing Process both examinations have not successfully been completed, the previously passed examination must be applied for and successfully completed again.

4. Registrants with RCIS, RCS, RVS or CCT credentials, may retake the examination, which they have passed previously for self-evaluation purposes. A new application and appropriate fees must be filed. The application fees will be at a reduced rate as published in the application booklet. This may only be done one (1) time in a Registrant's triennial cycle.

C. Application Fees

1. Application fees will be set by the CCI Board of Trustees and will include the following:

a. examination fees
b. filing fees
c. special site fees
d. recertification fees (Registrants only)
e. check return fees (within legal limit of the candidate's state of residence)
f. hand-score fees
g. international fees

D. Submission of Application Fees

1. Method of payment will include personal check, cashier's check, money order or the appropriate credit card. Cash will not be accepted.

2. Applicants should allow 2-4 weeks, following the application deadline, for the processing of checks.

3. If a money order or cashier's check is submitted, the receipt should be retained as proof of payment.

4. A set, published, non-refundable filing fee is included as part of the total application fees.

5. A set, published fee will be charged for any check returned unpaid for any reason to CCI.

VI. DENIAL PROCESS

A. Eligibility Determination

1. Applications for CCI examinations may be refused if CCI receives evidence to indicate that an applicant may have committed any of the following violations:

a. Obtaining or attempting to obtain Certification or Registration by fraud, deception or artifice.
b.  Knowingly assisting another person(s) in obtaining or attempting to obtain Certification or Registration by fraud, deception or artifice.
c. Illegal use of Certification or Registration certificate or falsification of credentials.
d. Unauthorized possession and/or distribution of official testing or examination materials.

2. If CCI determines that any such evidence warrants additional consideration, the applicant will be notified and will have an opportunity to present information on his/her behalf. Upon receiving information from all involved parties, the Board of Trustees will either issue a decision or recommend that a formal hearing be conducted by members of the Executive Committee and the Board. The decision will be handed down by the Board of Trustees.

3. Applicants may employ the grievance, hearing and appeal policies of CCI as long as the point of contention is not an existing CCI policy. See Policy 13, III.

B. Examination Results

1. If contested, examination answer sheets will be rerun at the request of the candidate, one time other than the initial scoring run.

2. If the candidate still contests the computer scoring, a hand scoring of the answer sheet can be conducted for the current fee. The fee is refundable in the event of computer scoring errors only.

Requests for (hand scoring) rescoring must be in writing and must be received within thirty (30) days of the date examination preliminary results were mailed. The published fee for rescoring will be assessed.

3. Candidate examination content and/or answers will not be released from the CCI national office for any reason. Requests to review the examination material by the candidate and/or his/her representative counsel must be carried out in the national office in the presence of the Executive Director or their designee. Answers to reviewed items cannot be released to anyone. Written comments can be taken from the reviewer for evaluation by the appropriate examination committee chairperson.

4. Applicants may employ the grievance, hearing and appeal policies
of CCI as long as the point of contention is not an existing CCI policy. See Policy - Appeals Committee

POLICY: CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCE EXEMPTION

I. PURPOSE:

The CCI Board of Trustees realizes that the education and effort made to successfully obtain credentials in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine, Allied Health, Nursing, Radiology and Respiratory Care require the examination in areas consistent with CCI's Cardiovascular Science Examination. In addition, the curriculum requirements of the JRC-CVT and the JRC-DMS cardiac or vascular only accredited programs meet these content areas.

II. EXEMPTION CRITERIA

Exemption will be granted to professionals from the requirement to take the Cardiovascular Science Examination with:

1. Current proof of previous credentialing or graduation from a CAAHEP accredited program.

2. Valid U.S. evaluation of foreign educational transcripts indicating equivalence to the approved credentials.

3. Verification of your status as "active" from a state licensing or credentialing agency recognized by CCI at the time of application.

4. Verification through a state agency to practice in an allied health field, which requires the successful completion of an examination in the content areas of the Cardiovascular Science Examination.

Professionals who have been previously awarded Registry Credentials through CCI do not require an exemption application for additional specialty examination.

III. CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCE EXEMPTION PROCEDURES

1. Exemption applications must be received with the required fees and with current verification of previous credentials.

2. It is the applicant's responsibility to adhere to state laws regarding the verification of status. Please check with your regulatory or credentialing agency before copying your license, certificate or registrant card. Your status must be current with the agency through which you have been previously credentialed. This means that a valid license or certificate must state the current year or a later date.

3. Educational degrees may NOT be used to achieve exemption status. Exemption is only granted to allied health professionals who have taken and successfully completed previous Registry or licensing examinations.

4. Foreign physicians or other professionals must have a valid U.S. evaluation of transcript.

5. CCI's Board of Trustees reserves the right to deny exemption to applicants who may have falsified records or who have been found guilty of unethical practice. Decisions regarding denial of exemption are final and cannot be appealed.

6. Incomplete exemption applications will be returned to the applicant.

7. Exemption applications are NOT subject to CCI examination deadlines. However, applicants who do not obtain exemption prior to release of Registry results will not receive credentialing certificates and cannot use the credentials.

8. Applicants who have not been notified of exemption may be subject to legal action if the Registry credential is used.

9. The status of an exemption application or its approval will not be provided by phone.

10. All exemption applications require a $100.00 fee. A filing fee of $50.00 is non-refundable.

11. If you have a credential that is not listed for exemption, the credential you do have may be listed under "Other" and it will be reviewed and approved according to CCI's existing exemption policy.

12. Written notice will be sent to you if qualification is established.

13. Refunds, minus the filing fee of $50.00, will be made to all applicants who do not meet exemption criteria.

14. Approval of exemption from the Cardiovascular Science Examination does not validate an applicant's knowledge of content areas of the registry examination. Please review exam outlines and their matrix thoroughly prior to testing.

POLICY: PRE APPLICATION: CRIMINAL MATTERS

I. GENERAL

CCI reserves the right to deny an application, revoke the eligibility of a candidate, or take action against any Registrant who is convicted, plead guilty, or pleads nolo contendere (no contest) to an offense which is classified as a misdemeanor or felony which is directly or indirectly related to patient care or public health. Crimes which may directly or indirectly relate to patient care or public health include, but are not limited to murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, assault, driving while intoxicated or impaired, controlled substance abuse, fraudulently altering medical documentation, insurance claims, and medical prescriptions.

Pre-application requests may only be made by applicants, not by educational programs, relatives or current active Registrants. Pre-application requests pertain only to cases of criminal matters; no other qualifications may be discussed during the pre-application process. CCI will not review fictional criminal cases.

II. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Individuals requesting pre-application must submit current and valid documentation related to any previous criminal misdemeanor or felony where the individual has been convicted, has pled guilty, or has pled nolo contendere (no contest). If for what ever reason CCI determines, at its sole discretion, that information provided is or becomes incomplete or inaccurate, CCI make revoke any pre-application determinations.

REQUIRED INFORMATION WHICH MUST BE PROVIDED FOR REVIEW:

1. Explanation, in the applicant's own words, pertaining to the events that led to any charges, convictions, or criminal proceedings.

2. Court documentation confirming criminal proceedings, charges filed, date, jurisdiction in which the event occurred, the sentence or conditions imposed, and the status of the conditions of the court.

3. Probation status (if applicable). An official letter from your probation or parole officer is required. This letter must be typed on official letterhead and must include the telephone number of the probation or parole officer. This letter may be mailed in directly to the CCI National Office by the probation or parole officer. All correspondence must be mailed to the CCI National Office:

4. Proof or completion of probation or parole. Copies of official court release documents must be provided, this documentation must be on official court stationary

5. If applicable, documentation of completion of court ordered community services, counseling or work release programs.

6. If applicable, documentation of any name change if name referenced on supporting documentation differs from the name provided on this pre-application

7. Applicants may provide, at their option, letters of recommendation from employers, educational instructors, probation or parole officers, etc.

CCI reserves the right to request additional documentation.

III. REVIEW OF REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION

1. Executive Director shall review, or delegate the review of, all requests for Pre-application due to criminal matters to verify that all required supporting documentation has been submitted.

2. Executive Director shall forward only those requests which meet CCI's requirement to CCI's Executive Committee for final review and action at the following meeting of the Executive Committee.

3. Individual requesting special accommodation will be notified in writing the decision of the CCI Executive Committee within thirty (30) of decision by Executive Committee.

4. Executive Director shall assure all decisions approved by the Executive Committee are enforced.

POLICY: SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

I. GENERAL

It is the practice of CCI to make all examinations accessible to all qualified candidates. CCI will provide, upon approved requests, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an individual with a documented disability the opportunity to take the credentialing examinations administered by CCI.

II. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Special accommodations will be granted with the submission of the following documents.

1. An original letter signed by the applicant and an evaluator, qualified
psychologist, physician or other health care professional who specializes
in the stated disability.

This letter should include the following:

A. The specific diagnosed disability.
B. The specific functional limitations.
C. Impact of the functional limitations on the individual's ability to participate in the testing activity.
D. What accommodations or assistive devices, if any, would cancel or ease the impact of the disability on the candidate's ability to participate in the credentialing process.

Additional documentation required:

2. Verification of the evaluator, psychologist, physician, or health care professional credentials and specialty in the diagnosis of the stated disability.

3. Examples, when possible, of where special accommodations have been requested and granted. If no prior accommodations have been provided, the evaluator, psychologist, physician, or health care professional should include a detailed explanation as to why no accommodations were given in the past and why accommodations are needed now.

THOSE REQUESTING SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS MUST SUBMIT THE ABOVE DOCUMENTATION AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

CCI reserves the right to request additional documentation.

III. REVIEW OF REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION

1. Executive Director shall review all requests for special accommodations to verify that all required supporting documentation has been submitted.

2. Executive Director shall forward only those requests which meet CCI's requirement to CCI's ADA Consultant for expert opinion on the validity of the request.

3. Only requests deemed valid shall be forwarded to the Executive Committee for final review and action.

4. Individual requesting special accommodation will be notified in writing the decision of the CCI Executive Committee within thirty (30) of decision by Executive Committee.

5. Executive Director shall assure all accommodations approved by the Executive Committee are provided.

POLICY: CREDENTIAL RENEWAL POLICY

I. PURPOSE:

To establish a renewal mechanism for a registrant's credential(s) as awarded by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) through the triennial submission of a paid renewal fee and the requirement for triennial accrual of Continuing Education Units (CEU) from CCI approved Continuing Education (CE) providers.

II. CREDENTIAL STATUS:

Credentials awarded through examination will have one of three status designations; Active, Inactive or Retired

A. Active: A Registrant who has completed the Triennial Renewal Requirements as stated in this Policy, Section III.

B. Inactive: A Registrant who has NOT completed the Triennial Renewal Requirements as stated in this Policy, Section III

C. Retired: A Registrant who no longer practices in the field of Cardiovascular Technology.

III. TRIENNIAL RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Newly issued credentials: newly issue credentials will be given an "Active Through Date" depending on the quarter of the calendar year in which the credential was earned, following the attached schedule

Credential Earned: Renewal Date:
January 1 - March 31 The following December 31
April 1 - June 30 The following March 31
July 1 - September 30 The following June 30
October 1 - December 31 The following September 30

EXAMPLE
Credential Earned: Renewal Date:
February 20, 2004 December 31, 2004
May 10, 2004 March 31, 2005
September 30, 2004 June 30, 2005
November 30, 2004 September 30, 2004

B. Renewing a NEW credential: Registrants will be notified at least 60 days in advance of the Renewal Date of their credential. At which time the Registrant must submit the required Renewal Fee for the following Triennial Cycle. (Current Renewal Fees are $120 per triennial cycle) No CEUs will be required at the time of renewing a NEW credential.

C. Renewing a PREVIOUSLY RENEWED credential: Registrants will be notified at least 60 days in advance of the Renewal Date of their credential. At which time the Registrant must submit the required Renewal Fee AND required quantity of CEUs. (Current Renewal Fees are $120 per triennial cycle).

1. The required quantity of CEUs for Registrants holding a Registry Level credential (RCIS, RCS and RVS) is thirty-six (36) per triennial cycle. A minimum of thirty (30) of these thirty-six (36) CEUs must be accrued in the field of Cardiovascular Technology.

2. The required quantity of CEUs for Registrants holding the CCT credential is sixteen (16) per triennial cycle. All sixteen (16) CEUs must be accrued in Cardiovascular Technology OR General Patient Care

3. Registrants holding two (2) or more Registry Level credentials (RCIS, RCS, and RVS) are required to earn only the required quantity for one Registry Level credential.

4. Registrants holding the CCT and one (1) or more Registry Level credentials must accrue CEU's based on the rules applying to the Registry Level credential (RCIS, RCS and RVS)

5. CEUs may only be used during the triennial cycle in which they were accrued.

6. CEUs may only be used once for purposes of maintaining a CCI credential.

7. CCI may request CEU certificates to be submitted to the National Office for submission. It is the responsibility of the Registrant to maintain copies of all CEU certificates accrued for a minimum of one (1) year after the end of each triennial cycle.

D. If a Registrant fails to meet the triennial renewal cycle requirements pertaining to their specific credential as stated in this Policy, Section III, Sub-section B or C, the Registrant will become "Inactive" and have a period of 90 days after the "active through date" to meet the renewal requirements stated in Policy 15, Section II, Sub-section B and C.. Plus submit an administrative fees specified by the CCI Board of Trustees. (Current Reactivation Fees are $45.00 USD)

E. If the Registrant fails to "reactivate" within the 90 day deadline, the Registrant will be required to re-apply to sit and successfully pass the credentialing examination for which they qualify. "Inactive" Registrants will not be required to take or successfully pass the Cardiovascular Science Examination. These Registrants will be treated as a NEW REGISTRANT.

F. A Registrant may submit a written request to the CCI National Office requesting a "Retired" status. The Registrant must state that he/she no longer plans to provide patient care in the field of Cardiovascular Technology.

G. A Registrant with a "Retired" status credential is not required to accrue or submit CEUs to the CCI National Office. An administrative fee will be assessed to cover minor operational expenses. (The current administrative fee for "Retired" Registrants is $30.00 USD per triennial cycle)

IV. DEFINITION OF CCI-APROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) PROVIDERS:

A. Registry Level Credentials: CCI does NOT APPROVE CEUs. CCI will ACCEPT those CEUs that have already been APPROVED by the following organizations:

1. Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Units from Accredited Sponsors of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME),
2. Category A contact hours from Accredited Providers of Continuing Education in Nursing by the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) or one of its Accredited Approvers,
3. Category A contact hours from organizations that utilize the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM),
4. Continuing Education Contact Hours from a Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approved Continuing Education Providers (CEPs),
5. Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP)
6. American Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN)
7. American College of Cardiology (ACC)
8. American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
9. American Heart Association (AHA)
10. American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
11. American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT)
12. North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE)
13. Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention (SCA&I)
14. Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP)
15. Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)
16. Society of Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)
17. American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
18. Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers (AVIR)
19. American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

B. The CCI Executive Committee may review and/or accept CEUs approved by organizations not listed above. Requests for such approval must be made in writing to the National Office at least ninety (90) days before the end of the Registrant's current cycle. The Registrant will receive notification from the Executive Committee, by correspondence through the National Office, as to the decision of CCI. CCI reserves the right to require additional information.

C. Certificate Level Credentials: For Certificate Level Credentials only, CCI will accept contact hours awarded at employer-provided and/or industry sponsored in-services; in addition to the approved providers listed in Section IV, Sub section A of this Policy.

V. TRIENNIAL RENEWAL EXCEPTIONS:

A. Registrants holding a Registry Level credential may apply and sit for any Registry Level Examination (Echo, Invasive, and Vascular) for which they qualify. If the Registry Level Examination is successfully passed, all CEU requirements for the triennial renewal cycle in which the examination was passed will be waived.

B. Registrants holding a Registry Level credential may apply and sit for any Certificate Level Examination for which they qualify. If the Certificate Level Examination is successfully passed, sixteen (16) Cardiovascular Technology contact hours will be waived for the triennial renewal cycle in which the examination was passed.

C. Registrants holding ONLY a Certificate Level Credential may apply and sit for any Registry or Certificate Level Examination for which they qualify. If the examination is successfully passed, all CEU requirements will be waived for the triennial renewal cycle in which the examination was passed.

D. Registrants who apply and sit for any Examination which they qualify for and FAIL to successfully pass will have no CEUs waived.

E. Registrants actively serving in the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard) may apply for exemption from some or all of the CCI triennial CEU renewal requirements if they serve in outside of their country of residence in a combat zone. Registrants applying for this exemption must submit to the National Office, with their Renewal Fees, a copy of their deployment orders which show the dates of their deployment at least ninety (90) days before the end of their triennial renewal cycle. The Registrant will receive notification from the Executive Committee, by correspondence through the National Office, as to the decision of CCI. CCI reserves the right to require additional information.

F. Registrants who are victims of natural disasters may apply for exemption from some or all of the CCI triennial CEU renewal requirements. Registrants applying for this exemption must submit to the National Office, with their Renewal Fees, a letter supporting their claim of undue hardship due to a natural disaster at least ninety (90) days before the end of their triennial renewal cycle. The Registrant will receive notification from the Executive Committee, by correspondence through the National Office, as to the decision of CCI. CCI reserves the right to require additional information.

POLICY 21 - RECORDS MAINTENANCE

I.  PURPOSE

A. To set the policy for the types of materials to be retained, the mechanism of storage and the length of time each item are to be stored. This includes examination material, applicant, candidate and registrant information, and score reports.

II. RECORDS TO BE RETAINED, STORAGE PERIOD, AND DESTRUCTION METHOD

A. The following Applicant and Registrant material and information will be retained at the National Office, or other sites as contracted, according to the retention schedule established by the Board of Trustees. The Board requires the destruction of confidential and proprietary material in a manner that safeguards confidentiality of the documents. All electronic data will be retained indefinitely

1. CCI Bylaws, indefinitely, destruction method of paper material is not applicable.

2. Applications and supporting documentation that are incomplete or unapproved: one (1) year, destruction method is shredding.

3. Applications and supporting documentation for Candidates who fail the examination(s) and therefore do not earn a credential: one (1) year, destruction method is shredding.

4. Active Registrant information: one (1) year after credential(s) becomes inactive, destruction method is shredding.

5. For Registrants who hold an active credential with CCI but who apply, are approved to test but fail an examination for another CCI credential, all documentation will be saved until one (1) year after the Registrant becomes inactive, destruction method is shredding.

6. Information on a Candidate or Registrant who is subject to an investigation resulting in a sanction: indefinitely, destruction method is not applicable

7. Past examinations, examination items and examination graphics: Stored by Examination Construction Contractor indefinitely, destruction method is not applicable.

B. The Board of Trustees has approved the following timeline of retention and destruction of materials and information related to the operation of CCI's credentialing programs as presented in Appendix A. The Board requires the destruction of confidential and proprietary material in a manner that safeguards confidentiality of the documents. All electronic data will be retained indefinitely.

POLICY: ENDORSEMENTS AND ADVERTISEMENTS

I.  General

CCI does not endorse, accredit, nor recommend any service or product relating to qualifying for or succeeding in determining examination eligibility, passing the examination or maintain renewal requirements.

II. Advertisements

CCI will accept paid advertisements related to examination review courses, job openings, conference announcements and any other related service or event related to cardiovascular technology provided the following criteria are met.

A. The service and/or product is related to the cardiovascular technology field of practice.

B. The service and/or product do not reference CCI, CCI examinations, or CCI credentials in a manner not in accordance with CCI Policies.

C. The compensation for advertisement of service and/or product is made to CCI under the terms established by CCI.

The acceptance of payment for advertisements does not constitute a formal affiliation with any individual or stake holder group and may not be interpreted or construed as an endorsement of any individual, stake holder group, service or product by CCI.

POLICY: FEES

I.  PURPOSE

A. The Board of Trustees shall have the authority to determine and set all fees relating to the certification program. The fees shall be applied uniformly according to the schedule set by the Board.

II. SCHEDULE

B. Examination Fees
C. Cardiovascular Science Exemption Fees
D. Self Assessment Examination Fees
E. Rescore Fees
F. International Applicant Fees
G. Returned Check Fees
H. Renewal Fees
I. Grace Period Late Fees
J. Replacement Wallet Card Fees
K. Replacement Certificate Fees

III. AUTHORITY

The Executive Director has the authority to and the responsibility for implementing all fees per the Fee Schedule. The Executive Director has the sole discretion to review on an individual case-by-case basis adjustments to the fees as appropriate.

POLICY: MAINTAINING VALID AND RELIABLE EXAMINATIONS

I.  PURPOSE

The Board of Trustees shall assure that valid, fair and legally defensible examinations are administered.

II. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

A. Job Task Analysis (JTA):

For those examinations which assess "tasks" versus knowledge and skills, a JTA will be performed every five (5) years or as changes in industry warrant.

B. Cut Score Analysis (CSA):

Following the completion of a JTA, after significant changes to the examination content or following a period of irregular administration.

C. Knowledge and Skills Analysis (KSA):

For those examinations which assess knowledge and skills versus "tasks", a KSA will be performed every five (5) years or as changes in the industry warrant.

D. Item Analysis:

No less than on an annual basis.

E. Equating:

All forms of an active examination shall be equated.

POLICY: LANGUAGE THE EXAMINATION IS OFFERED IN

I. General

It is the policy of CCI to administer all examinations in the English language only. Any Candidate who fails and examination may not challenge their results due to an insufficient command of the English language.

II. Additional Time

Candidates may not use translation dictionaries, translators, or any other translating device during the administration of an examination. At the discretion of the Executive Director additional time may be awarded to Candidates whose first language is not English.

POLICY: NON-DISCRIMINATION

CCI abides by all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination solely on the based on a person's race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status or physical disability, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. CCI's policy prohibits racial or sexual harassment of any king. The policy applied to all professional requesting examination.

Vision Statement

"To be the recognized credentialing organization for Cardiovascular Technology and emerging medical professionals."

Mission Statement

To be an innovative, cost-effective organization, driven by professional ethics and integrity, through the representation of the profession(s) in providing recognized high quality, competency-based examinations.

Corporate Establishment

CCI is a not-for-profit corporation established in September 1988, for the sole purpose of administering credentialing examinations as an independent credentialing agency. CCI is the resultant corporation of the merger of the testing components of the National Alliance of Cardiovascular Technologists (NACT), the American Cardiology Technologists Association (ACTA) and the National Board of Cardiovascular Testing (NBCVT). CCI represents the summation of testing processes for the cardiovascular professional that began in the 1960's.