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The standards of proficiency for clinical scientists
The standards of proficiency that clinical scientists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.
Student competition
Each year we run a competition for students on HCPC-approved programmes, which focuses on a theme relating to our standards.
Communicating during the COVID-19 pandemic
The factors to consider in applying our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic
Professional Liaison Service
The HCPC Professional Liaison Service was established in 2020 following a decision to invest in more upstream regulation. Upstream regulation describes an approach to regulation that is focussed on prevention, partnership and support.
Failure to maintain adequate records
Case study: A dietitian’s employer raised concerns about their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to six different service users.
Reflecting by yourself
Case study: Emily is a dietitian working in an NHS Trust hospital. She also volunteers at a local charity that raises awareness about diabetes at events and conferences
High level principles for good practice in remote consultations and prescribing
High level principles of good practice expected of everyone when consulting and or prescribing remotely from the patient
Employer referrals
Raise a concern if you are an employer of a HCPC registrant
Vaccinations: what you need to know
This page provides information for registrants and answers some frequently asked questions.
Why employers should respond to the consultation on proposed changes to HCPC’s English language requirements
HCPC Policy Manager Tom Miller explains the proposals we are making and why it is especially important to hear from employers and managers of HCPC registrants, who have experience of how the current arrangements are working.
Misuse of title
Anyone not on our Register who uses a designated title may be breaking the law and could be prosecuted
Can I do that? Thinking through your scope of practice
Our guidance says you should use your “professional judgement” to come to decisions about what is and is not within your scope of practice (the limit of your skills, knowledge and experience). But what does this “professional judgement” look like in practice?
Dishonesty by falsifying time sheet and travel expense claims
Case study: The NHS Counter Fraud Unit of the local NHS Trust raised concerns about a physiotherapist. On numerous occasions, the registrant submitted timesheets and claimed payments for hours they did not work.
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.