AVECCTN Application

 

2027 Examination Applicants! Application, Part A and B will be available November 1, 2025.

Important notes: The skills list is changing for the 2027 cycle

  • There will be 26 core skills and 16 advanced skills. The core skills are all required as we believe all VTS(ECC) should be able to perform these. 8 of the 16 advanced skills will need to be completed.
  • All applicants will need to complete the online certification for RECOVER CPR training and provide a current certificate.
  • There will be some changes to the picture requirements for some of the skills.  All skills requiring a picture (with one exception) will need to show the skill performed on a live patient.  Each skill will have specific instructions on exactly what needs to be in the picture. The one exception is that you are only required to provide a picture of your practice's defibrillator.  
  • Applicants submitting part B for the 2026 exam will use the current skills list stated in the application instructions.

 

2026 Examination AVECCTN Application Process

The application includes a Pre-application (Part A), starting November 1-March 31 due on March 31, and the remaining Final Application (Part B) will be due October 31 for all those that pass the pre-application phase.  We continue to increase our numbers of applications each year, and dividing this application will make the whole process much smoother.

Application links are found at the bottom of this page.

PRE-APPLICATION (PART A)

The Pre-application will ensure all applicants are actually ready to credential as a VTS(ECC).  In the pre-application we will evaluate:

  • Work History/Hours ** Note ALL hours must have been complete prior to starting the application process.
  • License history **Licenses must be provided for ALL licensed years during the work experience period, with no breaks in licensure.
  • Continuing Education ** Note ALL hours must have been complete prior to starting the application process.
  • References (2 Letters)

The pre-application is filled in online and documentation submitted from November 1 to March 31.  Applicants will be notified by April 30 if their pre-application is accepted.  If your application is not accepted, you may have the option to appeal.  Only those accepted applicants can submit Part B. 

FINAL APPLICATION (PART B)

The Final Application will include the Skills List, Case Logs and Case Reports.  Cases are collected and Skills are signed off for the entire year November 1 to October 31.  You should start logging cases as soon as the application opens.  Case Reports should be written based on cases seen during the year long period.  Note, you may want to wait until your pre-application is accepted before beginning to write your reports, however you should be collecting possible cases for reports during the pre-application phase.


Application Forms and Links

The Annual application package requires you to be working on three forms simultaneously.  Please follow the links below and get things started.  Collection period for the Pre-application is November 1 to March 31.  Part B is from November 1 to October 31.

Part B (Case Logs, Case Reports) FORM Due October 31, 2025

AVECCTN SKILLS LIST Form Due October 31, 2025

Reference Letters

Reference Letters must be submitted online through an online form.   A link to the reference form is also found on the front page of the AVECCTN.org website (quicklinks down the right hand side).  You and your referees will be sent a confirmation immediately upon submission, notifying you that a letter has been submitted and by whom, and the referee will be sent a copy of the submission.  You may ask your referees if they are willing to share the copy of the letter with you, otherwise the candidate does not receive a copy.  

REFERENCE LETTERS SENT VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Letters MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ONLINE FORM.

Instruction Links

General Information and Instructions For the 2026 Application—PART A

General Information and Instructions For the 2026 Application—PART B

Skills List Instructions

Access a summary list of required skills here for your reference.


Examples of Case Reports:

Thank you to our Applicants who have provided two great case report examples!

Case Report #1

Case Report #2

 

 

Frequently asked questions about the application:

Q: Do I need to write out doses of medications in my case logs?

A: No, you can write something like "administered antibiotics...." or if you want to show more you could say "calculated and administered a fentanyl CRI"  Case logs are to show skills and involvement in the case

 

Q: What format should the references be for the case logs?

A: We use the same format that JVECC uses which is the AMA format.  There are plenty of citation generator websites that can help put your references in the proper format.

 

Q: I do not live in the US and the country I live in does not have credentialling.  Am I eligible to apply for my VTS?

A: Yes!  We understand that not all countries and regions of the world have credentialling available.  If you have any info on what qualifies you as whatever is deemed equivalent in your country we would love to hear from you!  Tell us what requirements / documents are needed to show your qualifications.  Every year we get applicants from other countries and it can be difficult for us (in the US) to understand what the qualifications are in other countries - we appreciate the help!

 

Q: Do I have to be licensed in the state I'm working in?

A: The instructions state that you need to be licensed. It does not state that you need to be licensed in the state you are working in.  There may be restrictions in your state you're working in regarding skills and procedures non - licensed team members can perform.  Check with your practice act to make sure you're not doing things you are not allowed to do.

 

Q: My state (or country) doesn't require licensing to be a technician (Florida, Texas, etc...) Do I need to be licensed to apply if my state doesn't require it?

A: If licensing is available in your state or country (regardless of it being required), you need to be licensed.

 

Q: Is a PICC line considered a central catheter?

A: Yes, a PICC line is a central catheter.  It's literally one of the initials in the acronym.  Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

 

Q: Would my images be rejected if they are not cropped enough to exclude identifiable features of the patient? 

A: Neither the patient, nor the applicant should be identifiable in the pictures. You are allowed to "blur" the patient's face.  When zooming in to the skill being performed, please make sure we can identify what skill it is that you are displaying.  Close up pictures of a catheter going into skin may not be easily identifiable.