When will you receive your outcome?
The outcome from your IAPS will be released within 3 weeks of your assessment. You will be emailed a report detailing your outcome, together with examiner comments for each element. The report will also indicate the next steps. The email and copy of the report will also be sent to your workplace supervisor.
What are the possible outcomes?
There are 5 possible outcomes from the IAPS, each with different consequences and next steps.
Pass
You have demonstrated practice at Consultant Clinical Scientist level. Your results have been recorded for processing, and you will duly receive your Certificate of Completion of the Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme signed by the Head of the National School of Healthcare Science.
Referred with a failure on the specialist paper
Reassessment is required against a different specialist paper to the original one. You are required to book a further Professional Discussion at the next available IAPS event. You will be emailed to arrange this.
Referred with a single SoP domain failure
You need to undergo a virtual interview with the Lead Examiner concerning this specific domain. You will be emailed to arrange this.
Referred with multiple SoP domain failures
You are required to resubmit showcase evidence for each SoP domain failure and attend a further Professional Discussion against all failed domains at the next available IAPS event. You are required to rebook for a further Professional Discussion.
Referred with specialist paper and SoP domain(s) failure
You are required to retake the full IAPS at the next available opportunity.