EMS requirements

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

Current RCVS guidelines for PC and C EMS

Year of programme starting in September 2022	Preclinical EMS	Clinical EMS
Year 1 Class of 2029	10 weeks	20 weeks
Year 2 Class of 2028	12 weeks	26 weeks
Year 3 Class of 2027	12 weeks	26 weeks
Year 4 Class of 2026	12 weeks	26 weeks
Year 5 Class of 2025	50% face to face 6 weeks with on-line top up around personal Learning objectives	26 weeks

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