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Preparation for practice: The role of the HCPC's standards of education and training in ensuring that newly qualified professionals are fit to practise
The overall aim of this project is to explore ‘preparation for practice’ of newly qualified professionals who have completed pre-registration education and training programmes approved by the HCPC. Evidence gained from this project will inform and assist the HCPC in decision-making regarding the SETs (and supporting guidance) required when preparing newly qualified professionals to be fit to practise.
Clinical scientists
The standards of proficiency that clinical scientists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.
Dietitians
The standards of proficiency that dietitians must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.
Biomedical scientists
The standards of proficiency that biomedical scientists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.
My story - Luke McAndrew
Luke McAndrew is a recent graduate and newly qualified paramedic.
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.
Failure to provide adequate care
Case study: A paramedic self-referred with an allegation that he carried out inadequate assessments.
Orthoptists
The standards of proficiency that orthoptists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.
Arts therapists
The standards of proficiency that arts therapists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.
Orthoptist CPD audit (2023)
A total of 30 orthoptists were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2021-2023 renewal cycle.
Chiropodist / podiatrist CPD audit (2022)
A total of 287 chiropodists/podiatrists were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2020-2022 renewal cycle.
Clinical scientist CPD audit (2021)
A total of 143 clinical scientists were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2019-2021 renewal cycle.
Radiographer CPD audit (2020)
A total of 899 radiographers were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2018-2020 renewal cycle.