ARDMS SKILLS User Reviews

Name: ARDMS SKILLS
Rating: 1.9 (45 reviews)

ARDMS SKILLS

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📚 Education

🏥 Medical

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App won’t update quizzes

I haven’t had any new quizzes since the first quarter of this year (Jan. - Mar. 2023) for any of the five specialties in which I’m registered. A brief web search seems to suggest that quite a few other users have a similar issue, without an obvious/consistent solution.

The quizzes themselves weren’t so bad, although I remember working through them as being a bit slow and clunky. It’s just frustrating to be ‘required’ to complete something I can’t even access.

Evergreeny

3 years ago

Unaccountability at its finest

ARDMS does absolutely nothing positive for Sonographers while taking our money every year. Now besides our required CME’s, we will have to do this crap too. How about you guys focus less on your greed, and more on how to PROTECT us and get us the pay we deserve! The responses here from the company are a joke and lack any accountability. Do better. To the sonographers contemplating downloading this app, don’t bother unless you want more to add to your already full workload. Ridiculous.

Connilovesthiscrazygame

3 years ago

Sid RDCS

I am already displeased about having to be tethered to apple corporation my entire life because I have a banking app that has to be periodically updated and which means I don’t get to choose whether I want to participate in this great new world of technology. A place where I’m forced to I purchase a phone every two years and the prices are getting ridiculous. Now you want to seal the deal and tether me with additional required quizzes through an application. Think about what the long term implication of implementing this and forcing people to have to upgrade to the latest iOS whether they want to or not.

And not to mention the 30 hours that are already required. Don’t be like apple and Google and everybody else trying to get ahead by doing too much. Look at Facebook now. They are software developers ruining a once enjoyable experience because of over management.
Watch that movie with George Clooney “Up in the Air”, her great idea saves money but isn’t the right way for what they do as a business. Ask yourself, can we make everyone download an app as a requirement?

albymusic13

3 years ago

Terrible

I don’t know how you can try to make this mandatory when every time I try to use the app there’s something else wrong. I can’t even log in to see quizzes pertinent to my credentials. The page won’t even recognize my clicks. I can only view quizzes as a guest. Do better ARDMS.

salty sono

3 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, salty sono! Thanks for checking in with the SKILLS App! First things first: the quizzes aren't required right now, so don't worry. As for the sign-in trouble, definitely double check to see if you have the latest version of the app – then close it and reopen. It should give you a blank slate so you can sign in! If that doesn't work, please reach out at ardms.org/skills-feedback so we can check it out. Hope this helps, and thanks for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Glitch?

I’ve been doing the quizzes and just realized I haven’t done one in awhile. I went to login and it said my “token” has expired and then went to a login page. I tried to click registrants but nothing happens. If the quizzes are required but the app isn’t working what happens? This is more stress than I need right now.

ThatEchoGirl

3 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, ThatEchoGirl! Thanks for checking in with the SKILLS App! First things first: the quizzes aren't required right now, so don't worry. Second, it's likely that your session expired, so no sweat – you might just need to close and reopen the app, and log in. If that doesn't work, reach out at ardms.org/skills-feedback and let us know you found a bug for us to squash! Hope this helps, and thanks for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Ridiculous

Our 30 CME’s should be sufficient. I don’t know any other profession in the medical field that has to do this kind of thing. We went to school and put in our time. We work hard with not enough pay for tearing up our bodies and then get expected to test more. Give me a break!!!

italianlily68

3 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, italianlily68! I hear you: there's a lot that goes into medical training and the amazing work that you do, and it all adds up. Fortunately, we're in the process of developing and reviewing the Knowledge Confirmation and Maintenance of Certification program details alongside this pilot version of the SKILLS App. If you have specific thoughts to share about the program itself (and it sounds like you do!), you're in luck – we're collecting feedback now at ardms.org/skills-feedback. Hope this helps, and thanks for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Overkill

If this is going to be a requirement in ADDITION to the CMEs we already have to take it is complete overkill. I will not take another registry now. It isn’t fair to those of us with multiple registries to have to do so many quizzes. I will not be sitting for any more specialty exams if all it will do is add more to my workload. Thanks for nothing again ARDMS.

Arianmarie

3 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, Arianmarie! Super psyched that you were able to check out the new version of the app! Please know that the policies around the new Knowledge Confirmation program, which the SKILLS App supports, are still being finalized as part of our responsive development process. Stay up to date at ardms.org/skills-app: that's the best place to share and learn in terms of the actual details of the Maintenance of Certification program. Hope this helps a bit: thanks for sharing your insight with us. Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

I love it

I love this APP. I can keep refreshing my knowledge. I wish it can give more questions and stay free.

Nini110

4 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks so much, Nini110! You're in luck: we'll be sharing new questions every three months, and there's no plan in place to charge for the tool. Happy quizzing!

A disgrace

I just took my first quiz and am disappointed that the organization that credentials sonographers has only ten questions to provide and got one wrong. Who is in charge of editing content? The mmode question where mitral regurgitation was the answer could not be more clearly mitral stenosis. I’m embarrassed for ARDMS and have less confidence in the organization.

OK36

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, OK36! Thanks for exploring the app: I'm sorry to hear you found some content with which you disagree! We're lucky to rely on an amazing team of experienced subject matter experts from the ARDMS community to help us craft content by sonographers, for sonographers. That said, we're in the very beginning of the SKILLS App journey, and part of that journey is refining the experience – content included. It would be a huge help if you could share the quiz you took and the item in question at ardms.org/skills-feedback. Our content team can jump right in from there! Hope this helps, and thanks for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Money hungry?

So you got slammed for trying to make us recertification . Now it looks like these are going to be mandatory? I study every three years to get my 30 CME and stay updated. Leave us alone.

Katplant

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, Katplant! Knowledge Confirmation is actually a distinct program: it's specifically *not* recertification. Learn more about it at ardms.org/skills-app. And, if you have specific thoughts to share about the program itself, you're in luck! We're collecting feedback and refining development now at ardms.org/skills-feedback. Hope this helps, and thanks for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Too much

I have 5! That I will have to take.. if this replaces the 30 CME’s then I see the point but to require both is soooo much. We are already stressed from the workload and decrease in techs, and if you now require even more… I’m afraid you will push even more into retirement or not maintaining credentials at all. Increase in dues, increase in requirements, decrease in sonographers… NOT A GOOD COMBO

atiredsonographer

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, atiredsonographer! I hear you: life is busy. Fortunately, we're in the process of developing and reviewing the Knowledge Confirmation and Maintenance of Certification program details alongside this pilot version of the SKILLS App. If you have specific thoughts to share about the program itself (and it sounds like you do!), you're in luck – we're collecting feedback now at ardms.org/skills-feedback. Hope this helps, and thanks for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

App won’t open

I downloaded the app and it won’t open. Only takes me back to the login screen. These quizzes if mandatory need to be available on the website. It seems like a scam.

tinscore

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, tinscore! Happy to assure you that it's not a scam, but...it was a glitch. You got us. Our dev team has since resolved this issue, and I'd love to hear what you think of the new version! We wouldn't be able to isolate the problems and improve the app without awesome community members like you, so THANKS for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Won’t load

Downloaded the ap but it won’t load. I’ve tried both as my ARDMS registrant and as a guest but it won’t open.

stealthyninja261

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, stealthyninja261! Happy to assure you that it's not a scam, but...it was a glitch. You got us. Our dev team has since resolved this issue, and I'd love to hear what you think of the new version! We wouldn't be able to isolate the problems and improve the app without awesome community members like you, so THANKS for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Flashes but won’t open ??

It downloaded but won’t open 🤷‍♀️

✋👏👌😘😭

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, look at all your feelings! Thanks for testing out the app, and I apologize for your flash-y experience. Our dev team has since resolved this issue, and I'd love to hear what you think of the new version! We wouldn't be able to isolate the problems and improve the app without awesome community members like you, so THANKS for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Got the email to sign up

Got an email to sign up and win free ARDMS fee . . . Can’t even log in because it just crashes. . . Not useful at all

madRDMS

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, madRDMS, I hate to see the frustration. You got us: it was a glitch, and I'm sorry it messed up your day. It's not at all why we're here. Our dev team has since resolved this issue, and I'd love to hear what you think of the new version of the app! Better yet, you're in luck – we're running another contest with our new quizzes through October 18. Go get 'em, and good luck! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Log in

Unable to get the log in to work!

knhowa24

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, knhowa24! Happy to assure you that this glitch has been resolved: I'd love to hear what you think of the new version! We wouldn't be able to isolate the problems and improve the app without awesome community members like you, so THANKS for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

The point of this app isn’t clear

Is it to replace the 30 CMEs needed to maintain credentials, or is it yet another requirement added on top of them? It’s easy enough to use, but you are required to do quizzes in every area in which you are registered. I’ve got 3- one of which I’ve never used but was required by old boss to get even though my lab doesn’t perform general ultrasounds. So you could say that those quizzes could teach me something, BUT it isn’t anything I’d use professionally- so time waster.

lamcguire

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, lamcguire! I hear you: there's a lot happening at ARDMS. Learn more about the new Knowledge Confirmation program at ardms.org/skills-app – that'll do a better job than I can here. Hope this helps, and thanks for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

Frozen

Well it’s frozen on a white screen, I’d say it needs more work

Vanlerbe

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey, Vanlerbe! You were right on, it sure did. Happy to assure you that this glitch has been resolved: I'd love to hear what you think of the new version! We wouldn't be able to isolate the problems and improve the app without awesome community members like you watching out for us, so THANKS for sharing! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team

ARDMS IS SCAM

Just another useless organization waiting for your annual fee for a credential any trained monkey could get. Study and regurgitate memorized information to get a plastic card that’s means next to nothing. It amazes me how many people have a credential but still can not perform the fundamental duties of a sonographer. Don’t tell me you’re an RVT but can only perform carotids and lower extremity venous exams. Maybe time to study for my CCI credential and leave ARDMS behind.

1dollaholla

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey 1dollaholla, hate to hear you feel this way. If you'd like to share thoughts or insights on our credentialing process, and be a part of improving the system with your awesome insight and expertise, I'd love to connect you with our volunteer team! The ARDMS community is powered by exceptional sonographers, and I'm sure you'd find some fresh inspiration among them. Please reach out to our contact page at ardms.org and ask for me or our volunteer engagement director – we're here to help. If you have thoughts on the actual SKILLS App here, I'd love to hear that, too! Looking forward to it, Nicole and the ARDMS SKILLS App Team

Not working

The app is not even working properly. It does not show the results. I did the quiz twice and still did not show the results the second time.

shadowlands214

4 years ago

Response from developer

Hey shadowlands214, you're totally right – we had some data transfer issues. We've been working to resolve them, and I'd love to look into your specific case! Please send me the details at ardms.org/skills-feedback and we'll take a look. Thanks for sharing, and looking forward to learning more! Cheers from Nicole and the SKILLS App Team