VETERINARY ASSESSMENT LAPAROSCOPIC SKILLS (VALS)
TESTING
- By appointment only
- Contact a VALS test center to sign up (https://valsprogram.org/#Test_Centers)
- Perform 5 basic laparoscopic exercises
- Watch mandatory videos prior to testing
REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
- Registration with VALS
- Completion of the VALS training program
VALS REGISTRATION
- $150 USD ECVS and ACVS Diplomates and Residents
- $75 USD ECVS and ACVS Residents for limited time only
- One year web access to video recorded training modules
- 10 sessions, 45 minutes each
VALS EXAM
- $600 USD ECVS and ACVS Diplomates
- $350 USD ECVS and ACVS Residents
- Limited time: $175 USD ECVS and ACVS Residents
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Final scores distributed to testtaker within one week via email
- E-certificate attached to email if passing score
- Failed tests à test taker reschedule another test
VALS CERTIFICATION
- Valid for 5 years
LINKS
Registration web address: https://secure.vetmed.wsu.edu/VALS/shop/category.aspx?catid=1
More information: https://valsprogram.org/
OVC contact: Dr. Ameet Singh amsingh@uoguelph.ca