Career Details

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology

Description

The American College of Rheumatology is proud to introduce Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology-RhMSUS. Musculoskeletal ultrasound has been widely adopted in the U.S. by rheumatologists and other rheumatology health professionals as a way to diagnose and treat patients. According to the "American College of Rheumatology Report on Reasonable Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography in Rheumatology Clinical Practice," studies have shown many potential benefits for using MSUS, including faster and more accurate diagnosis, optimized treatment, and improved needle placement accuracy.

Certifying Organization

American College of Rheumatology

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 10 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Certifying Organization

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Sleep Medicine

Certifying Organization

American Board of Otolaryngology

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Compliance Professional - Physician

Certifying Organization

Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance

Type

B - Advanced

Related Careers

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.

InvestigativeSocialRealistic

Radiologists

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

InvestigativeConventionalRealistic

Physicians, All Other

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

All physicians not listed separately.

Your One Stop Shop For All Career Resources

Whether you are exploring new career paths, building your resume, or preparing for your next opportunity, our tools, templates, and guidance are designed to help you navigate your career journey with clarity and confidence.