EMS requirements

The guidance from the RCVS relating to EMS requirements is being reviewed. For all up to date information please use this link:

https://www.rcvs.org.uk/lifelong-learning/students/veterinary-students/extra-mural-studies-ems/temporary-ems-requirements/

Current RCVS guidelines for PC and C EMS

The temporary changes to EMS policy indicated below will be kept under constant review and may be subject to further change as restrictions due to the pandemic are eased and / or reintroduced if there is a second wave of infection.

Year of programme starting in September 2022	Preclinical EMS	Clinical EMS
Year 1 Class of 2028	12 weeks	26 weeks
Year 2 Class of 2027	12 weeks	26 weeks
Year 3 Class of 2026	12 weeks	26 weeks
Year 4 Class of 2025	50% face to face 6 weeks with on-line top up around personal Learning objectives	26 weeks
Year 5 Class of 2024	50% face to face 6 weeks with on-line top up around personal Learning objectives	20 weeks including up to 2 wks on-line top up around personal Learning objectives

Introduction This page is part of the collection 'EMS information for External EMS Providers'.

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