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Society for Vascular Technology (SVT) Accreditation Examinations

The Society for Vascular Technology of Great Britain and Ireland (SVT) is undergoing a transition for application and delivery of their theory examinations. Currently, applications are no longer being accepted. Please visit the SVTGBI website for additional details.

Effective 20th April 2021, you can take the SVTGBI Ultrasound Physics, Haemodynamics and Instrumentation and the Vascular Technology Theory Examinations online via online proctoring. Learn more about how you can take the examinations online.

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The Society for Vascular Technology of Great Britain and Ireland​ (SVTGBI) was formed in 1992 to advance non-invasive vascular diagnostic services by promoting training and research in Vascular Technology and to disseminate the results of such research for the benefit of the public. The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is the test provider for the SVT Accreditation Theory examinations. Please find information below about the SVT examinations:​​​

OVERVIEW

​To become accredited through SVTGBI and earn the Accredited Vascular Scientist title, candidates must pass two theory examinations and a practical examination.

The aim of the SVT Accreditation process is to ensure the achievement and maintenance of high standards of diagnostic vascular investigations for the benefit and safety of patients.​​​​​​

Accreditation as a Clinical Vascular Scientist (AVS) is recommended for all individuals practising vascular ultrasound in the UK or Ireland and is aimed at the ADVANCED SCIENTIST with a minimum of three years full-time postgraduate experience (or part-time equivalent) in a range of key diagnostic vascular investigations.​

ULTRASOUND PHYSICS, HAEMODYNAMICS AND INSTRUMENTATION THEORY EXAMINATION

​ • 100 multiple-choice type items
​ • 2 hours in which to complete the examination
​ •​ Examinations are provided at Pearson Vue Test Centres in Great Britain and Ireland and via online proctoring

VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY THEORY EXAMINATION

​ •​ 100 multiple-choice type items
​ • 2 hours in which to complete the examination
​ •​ Examinations are provided at Pearson Vue Test Centres in Great Britain and Ireland and via online proctoring

PRICING

​ •​ Ultrasound Physics, Haemodynamics and Instrumentation Theory Examination – £125.00

​ •​ Vascular Technology Theory Examination – £125.00

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Please refer to the SVTGBI website at www.svtgbi.org.uk/education/practical-exam for information regarding the Practical Examination. ​​

IMPORTANT EXAMINATION DATES

Starting April 20, 2021 you can apply for and take examinations year-round and online. Learn how you can take your examinations online.

​​​In order to take SVTGBI examinations you must be a SVTGBI member and meet other eligibility requirements.  For further information, refer to svtgbi.org.uk.​

1. Click the green Apply Now​ button to apply for SVTGBI examinations!

2. Once you click Apply Now, you will be brought to MY ARDMS. Click New User Registration and create a new MY ARDMS account if you don’t already have one. When brought to the Welcome to MY ARDMS ​page please select the Pre-AVS / Trainee Clinical Vascular Scientist option. If you have previously registered for a MY ARDMS account, please log in with your ID# and password.

3. Once you are brought to the Register page please note that the School Information​ section is optional.

4. Click Application Centre, find and click on the SVT examination within the On-Demand Examination section.

5. Complete the application for the Ultrasound Physics, Haemodynamics and Instrumentation and/or the Vascular Technology Theory Examination.* You will be asked Theory Examination to upload proof of eligibility (current SVTGBI Member Certificate).

6. If you are found eligible to take an examination, we will email you an Examination Confirmation Letter (ECL) within one to two days of application approval and you will be able to schedule your appointment at that time. The ECL will also be posted to your MY ARDMS account and will include your eligibility period to schedule and take your examination. ​

7. It is strongly recommended that candidates who are not successful during the first attempt, wait a minimum of 3-months before attempting the examination once again. This will allow for more study time and preparation.

Refunds will not be granted for any reason.  Questions regarding the refund policy should be directed to theoryexam@svtgbi.org.uk​​.

* Note about extended testing time: SVTGBI may, upon request, provide 25% additional examination time to Applicants with a qualifying medical condition as a testing accommodation.  The decision to approve or deny such requests is at the sole discretion of SVTGBI. Applicants that have received approval from SVTGBI to receive this accommodation should click the box next to the following statement in the application:
I have been approved by SVTGBI to receive the testing accommodation of 25% additional time during the examination(s) for which I am applying.

SVTGBI will send an authorisation for Applicants approved to receive additional time directly to the ARDMS.  ARDMS can only approve an application indicating extra time is needed if: a) the Applicant has already been approved by SVTGBI to receive the extra time, b) SVTGBI has sent an authorisation​ directly to ARDMS, and c) the Applicant provides a valid member certificate demonstrating eligibility for the examination(s) they are applying for at the time of application.

Any candidates requiring extra time for a qualifying medical condition should contact the theory exams officer by email at theoryexam@svtgbi.org.uk with evidence in advance of application through ARDMS.​

To prepare for the SVT examinations please review the the appropiate content outlines and examination tutorial.

Physics, Haemodynamics and Instrumentation Content Outline
•​ Vascular Technology Content Outline
•​​ Examination Tutorial

For more information on how to prepare, please contact SVTGBI for information on preparing for the theory examinations and study days offered.

Effective 20th April, 2021, you can take the SVTGBI Ultrasound Physics, Haemodynamics and Instrumentation and the Vascular Technology Theory Examinations online via online proctoring. Learn more how you can take the examinations online.

Once your Ultrasound Physics, Haemodynamics and Instrumentation OR Vascular Technology Theory Examination(s) have been approved, an Examination Confirmation Letter (ECL) will be emailed to you to schedule an examination with Pearson VUE. You will have 90 days to schedule and take your examination.

 

To reschedule the date and time of your examination during your eligibility period, contact Pearson VUE at 1-877-258-9220 (0800-731-9905 in the UK and 1-800-552131 in Ireland) at least 96 hours prior to the scheduled examination date and time.

To cancel an examination appointment, you must contact Pearson VUE at 1-877-258-9220 (0800-731-9905 in the UK and 1-800-552131 in Ireland) at least 96 hours prior to the scheduled examination date and time. You will receive a cancellation email from Pearson VUE.

Refunds will not be granted for any reason. Questions regarding the refund policy should be directed to theoryexam@svtgbi.org.uk.

If you need more time and cannot schedule your examination within the 90-day eligibility period, you can request a one-time 60-day extension for the examination. You must request this extension at least 96 hours prior to the last date of the eligibility period.

To request an extension:

  1. Log in to your MY ARDMS account.
  2. Visit “My Examination/Application Status” under “Application Centre.”
  3. Select the examination you wish to extend.
  4. Complete and submit form.

If you have a scheduled examination appointment, you must contact Pearson VUE at 1-877-258-9220 (0800-731-9905 in the UK and 1-800-552131 in Ireland) at least 96 hours prior to the scheduled examination date and time and notify them that you are cancelling your scheduled appointment before you complete the steps above to request an extension.

​The primary test result is a PASS or FAIL decision. In addition, you will receive a scaled score, ranging from 300 to 700. A scaled score of 555 is required to pass both theory examinations.

The scaled score is not a percentage of correct answers, nor is it built on a “curve” where a certain percentage of scores would pass and a certain percentage would fail. Please note that you cannot interpret your scaled score as a percent of questions answered correctly.  Learn more about scaled scoring.  ​

You can receive a score report at the test centre once you complete the examination. The Pass or Fail results will then be posted to your secure MY ARDMS account within the next week.

Candidates who do not pass are invited to re-apply after a 3-month waiting period.

​​Please contact theoryexam@svtgbi.org.uk​, if you have any general queries regarding accreditation.​​​