How does an HEI access the platform?

Modified on Wed, 25 Feb at 4:58 PM

Summary

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) taking part in the Digital Clinical Proficiency Framework pilot can access learner progress in one of two ways.

HEIs can either:

receive completed documentation from learners without accessing the platform, or
be set up as a Centre on the Digital Learning Solutions (DLS) platform and co‑manage learners directly.

This article explains both options to support HEIs in choosing the most appropriate approach.

Under this option, the HEI does not have direct access to the DLS platform.

How this works

Learners complete the digital clinical proficiency framework on DLS.
Learners can download a locked (read‑only) Excel file showing their progress at any time.
Learners share the Excel file with the HEI via email or upload it to another system.
Once the framework is complete, learners can download a completion certificate and provide this to the HEI.

Pros	Cons
Minimal setup required	Cannot view learner progress in real time
No requirement for HEI staff to access or learn the DLS platform	Unable to confirm proficiency achievement within the platform
Less time‑intensive for HEIs	Unable to complete final sign‑off of learner proficiencies on DLS

Under this option, the HEI is set up as a Centre on the DLS platform and co‑manages learners alongside the Trust.

How this works

The HEI is configured as a Centre on DLS.
HEI users are assigned appropriate roles (for example, admin roles where required).
Learners add the HEI as an additional Centre to their account (this is a one‑off action).
Learners can still download a locked Excel version of their framework, as in Option 1.

What HEIs can do

View learner progress in real time.
Confirm learner achievement of proficiencies within the platform.
Perform final sign‑off of the digital clinical proficiency framework (where appropriate).
Run progress reports for all learners using the digital proficiencies.

Pros	Cons
Full visibility of learner progress	Requires time to be set up on the platform
Ability to actively support and quality‑assure assessment	HEI staff need to become familiar with using DLS
Access to reporting across learner cohorts	Learners must add an additional Centre to their account (one‑time step)

Both access options are valid. The most suitable option will depend on:

If you need further advice on which option is most appropriate please contact the support team.