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HCPC updates standards of proficiency
The HCPC has updated its standards of proficiency for the first time since 2015. The crucial changes have been made following an extensive period of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, to seek views and develop standards in line with current professional practice.
Education data and reports
Insight into our work in approving and monitoring programmes offered by UK education providers
International application assessment update
We have made some important changes to our requirements and processes for international applications to our Register.
Driving under the influence of alcohol
Case study: A podiatrist self-referred following a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Dishonesty – fraud
Case study: An employer raised concerns about an operating department practitioner’s (ODP) conviction of fraud. For this conviction, she was sentenced to 18-months imprisonment and suspended for 24 months.
Failure to maintain adequate records
Case study: An occupational therapist’s employer raised concerns relating to their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to nine different cases.
CPD activity examples that support equality, diversity and inclusion
These case studies demonstrate how EDI can form a core part of your ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
Ensuring your CPD is effective and relevant
Your CPD activities should be beneficial to you and enhance the service you provide
Where can you go for more information?
In order to help you understand challenging areas of day-to-day practice, we’ve started to put more information online
Providing care and treatment remotely
What to consider when your scope of practice moves online
Maintaining professional boundaries
As a registered professional, it is your responsibility to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with service users, carers and colleagues.
Future areas of focus
We are currently focused on the following areas, through our assessment and engagement activities.
Student supervision
Case study: Lilly is a Band 5 registered dietician who works in a community healthcare centre. Lilly has recently been asked by her employer to supervise Isaac, a second-year student dietician, during his practice-based learning.
HCPC launches a public workshop on developing its corporate strategy
We’re looking to understand how future changes might affect our work, and the work of those we regulate. We're running a workshop open to the general public and our stakeholders this September.