Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP)
CLiP is the College’s placement programme which is part of the new master’s degrees in optometry.
The programme has been developed and led by the College. It has been shaped by extensive sector consultation to meet the needs of future students and the universities and employers.
CLiP placements will provide 44 of the 48 weeks of patient-facing experience which students must complete, under the new GOC Education and Training Requirements (ETR). The College will be facilitating, supporting and quality-assuring CLiP placements and assessing students in the workplace on behalf of our university partners.
This will all be supported and monitored through the CLiP Portal.
CLiP development and introduction
March 2021 | College starts consultation process with the sector following publication of the GOC’s Education and Training Requirements |
May 2023 | College announces its partnership with 12 universities to include CLiP as part of their master’s degrees |
September 2023 | Students start the first master’s degrees designed to meet the GOC’s Education and Training Requirements Other degrees starting at this time are still based on the existing Handbook, leading to the Scheme for Registration |
March 2024 | The College’s CLiP Portal launches for university and student use |
June 2024 | Students on the new master’s degree programmes can start professional formation courses and sessions with the College Supervisors can access new training content |
September 2024 | Second phase of CLiP Portal development goes live, introducing the placement facilitation tools for employers |
December 2024 | Students can view available applications for work-based learning placements and start preparing applications |
February 2025 | Students submit applications and employers can start to interview and make offers |
September 2025 | First College facilitated placements commence, and CLiP assessments start with individual universities |
July 2026 | Most students on degrees incorporating CLiP start their placement |