How were the questions of the PVI examinations written?
The content areas covered on the PVI examination were determined through a task analysis survey that was sent to physicians, in multiple disciplines, who are currently practicing in vascular laboratories. The responses to this survey identified those tasks that are performed by physicians who interpret vascular laboratory studies, and this provided the basis for the PVI examination content outline. Consequently, the content of the PVI examination reflects current vascular laboratory practice. The questions (or items) in the PVI examination are the product of item-writing sessions, which included the PVI examination EDTF members, as well as other subject-matter experts who were specifically invited to participate. All items in the examination have been extensively reviewed and assessed with regard to content area and level of difficulty.
