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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.

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Why an EVC check is important in healthcare

The healthcare sector is facing a significant shortage of qualified employees. As a result, more professionals pursuing an EVC care pathway, their work experience and practical knowledge are officially recognised. At the same time, we're seeing a rise in forged or unrecognised certificates.

An EVC check helps your organisation to:

  • Confirm whether an experience certificate comes from a government-recognised EVC provider 
  • Verify that a candidate has the required competencies 
  • Prevent fraud and invalid certificates 
  • Save time: no more manual searches through registries

DISA automates this process, giving you quick insight into a candidate’s competencies.

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:

  1. The candidate will receive an invitation to take part in the screening
  2. Through our secured platform, the candidate gives permission
  3. The candidate provides the EVC report number and date of birth
  4. DISA checks the certificate in the Register of Experience Certificates and with the recognised providers
  5. 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.

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Why choose to screen employees?

Risk control

Screening gives you clarity on who you are hiring. It reduces risk, prevents mis hires and lowers long term costs. It helps you build a reliable organisation.

Trust & Security

A screened workforce contributes to a safe working environment. Our processes are ISO certified, giving you confidence in quality, reliability and careful handling of data.

Support

Both parties receive the screening report within five working days, and you can track progress around the clock. With integrations such as AFAS, the process is efficient and straightforward to implement. Our support team is available from 08:00 to 18:00.

 

 

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.
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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.