CLiP Part One - Face-to-face visit (CLiP 1F)

CLiP 1F is a three-and-a-half hour assessment (with an additional 15 minutes of visit time), in the student’s practice, with nine tasks, seven of which are assessed. These include: 

  • observation of the student's clinical examination skills with a patient, supplied by the College
  • observation of dispense and verification

Checking and discussion of logbook and patient records includes: 

  • consent
  • patient care
  • diagnosis & decision-making

The Assessor will also carry out checking and verification of the Service Evaluation Project Report and discuss the student's experience of their placement setting and supervision. 

For more detailed information about what happens in the CLiP 1F visit, we suggest you start with the student guidance below. Full marking criteria are included in the CLiP Assessment Handbook.