EVC check
Verify recognition of prior learning in healthcare
Working with healthcare professionals who've developed their skills mainly through hands-on experience? An EVC (Recognition of Prior Learning) assessment can provide the proof you need that a candidate holds the right qualifications.
With DISA's EVC check, you can quickly verify directly at source whether a professional has completed an officially recognised EVC assessment. Only certificates from accredited providers are valid within the national EVC framework, documents from non-accredited organisations hold no value. The check helps you avoid relying on forged or invalid certificates, ensuring your organisation employs competent, demonstrably qualified employees.
What does an EVC process entail?
An EVC process assesses which competencies a professional already possesses, regardless of whether they have been acquired through training or in practice.
In healthcare, the assessment typically covers:
- Professional knowledge and skills relevant to the role
- Work experience and practical vocational training
- Reflection and learning ability for long-term employability
- Working professionally in line with guidelines and standards
The result is an experience certificate, which can be used for exemptions in further training or as proof of competence when applying for roles and re-entry.
DISA handles the entire verification process for you.
Here's how it works:
- The candidate will receive an invitation to take part in the screening
- Through our secured platform, the candidate gives permission
- The candidate provides the EVC report number and date of birth
- DISA checks the certificate in the Register of Experience Certificates and with the recognised providers
- The result automatically appears in a clear screening report
With the EVC check, you’ll know whether an experience certificate is genuinely valid and meets national standards.
The EVC system is regularly updated by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW). This means that the rules sometimes change, for example regarding who can offer an EVC or how quality is controlled.
Key developments:
- Encouraging career changes: EVC makes it possible to admit new professionals into healthcare more quickly
- Lifelong learning: EVC supports ongoing development and long-term employability
- Only recognised providers count: A check via DISA ensures you only accept certificates from recognised providers
This way, you remain compliant with the latest requirements and guidelines in the healthcare sector.
Combine the EVC check with other DISA background checks
The EVC check can be combined with other important checks, such as:
Everything consolidated in one screening report, fully GDPR compliant.
Why not choose to screen employees?
Too expensive
By screening your employees, you will immediately save your HR department time. Additionally, you save costs in the long run. Hiring a mis-hire involves significant costs and other risks. By knowing who you are hiring, you minimise the risks. At the end of the day, you’ll spend less money.
Creates distrust
Screening employees can actually contribute to a sense of security and trust within an organisation. When your employees know that colleagues have gone through the same screening process, you immediately create a safer and more trustworthy working environment.
Takes too long
Through our automated screening process, you will receive the screening report within an average of 5 business days, and you can view the interim screening report 24/7. Thanks to our software, data partners, and integration partners, such as AFAS software, this process is streamlined and efficiently organised.
Why conduct an EVC check with DISA?
- DISA takes care of everything: Once a candidate has entered their EVC report number and date of birth in their personal online account, DISA handles the rest for you.
- Verifies at source: DISA checks EVC certificates directly with the Register of Experience Certificates and all recognised providers, so you know for certain that a certificate is valid.
- Is a specialist in employee screening: DISA has years of experience in screening employees. We offer a fast and efficient screening process that complies with current (privacy) laws and regulations.
Screen employees with DISA
The success of an organisation depends on having the right employees. Consequently, it is important to make sure you know who you are recruiting and retaining. DISA has created different screening profiles for each sector that can be supplemented as desired.
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Frequently asked questions about the EVC check
EVC stands for Recognition of Prior Learning. It is a process that officially recognises work experience and practical knowledge.
Healthcare professionals who want to demonstrate their professional competence without completing the full standard training route.
Once the candidate has consent, the check is usually completed within one working day.
This will be immediately visible in the report, and the organisation can assess whether additional training or qualifications are needed.