AVS Practical Exam
Who can take their Practical Exam?
The Practical exam is the final step in the process of gaining SVT accreditation as a clinical vascular scientist.
The following criteria must be met before applying to take the practical exam:
- Must be an ordinary member of the SVT.
- Be employed in the UK or Ireland to perform vascular diagnostic investigations.
- Have a Science degree.
- Have passed both theory exams within the last 5 years.
- Have performed at least 600 scans in each of the first three core modalities and 200 ABPIs.
- Have at least 3 years full time (or part time equivalent) diagnostic vascular scanning experience (in each modality).
- Have carried out at least 25 scans from each of core modalities in the preceding 3 months prior to applying to sit the practical exam.
- Must provide a reference from their current line manager, any previous line manager, internal examiner and a vascular surgeon.
- Not have failed the practical exam in the last 6 months.
What happens during a Practical Exam?
The practical exam may be taken at any time of the year, is taken in the candidate’s place of work and is expected to last 3-5 hours.
There will be two examiners (both current AVS).
- one internal examiner appointed by the candidate (>1 year post-accreditation experience).
- one external examiner appointed by the SVT (>3 years post-accreditation experience).
Two external examiners may be appointed if there is not a suitably qualified or experienced internal examiner.
How do I apply?
If you wish to apply for a practical exam please visit the practical exam page.
What happens if I fail?
There is no limit on the number of times a candidate may apply to resit the practical exam however it must be taken within 5 years of passing the theory exams and at least 6 months after a previously failed practical exam.
For queries regarding the practical exam contact practicalexam@svtgbi.org.uk