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Equality, diversity and inclusion

We have significantly expanded the role of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), placing specific importance on making sure that practice is inclusive for all service users. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

Students’ health and character issues

An overview of the information contained in this section, and how can support education providers make decisions about students' health and characer issues. 

How to submit further information

See the step-by-step guidance below of how to submit further information if requested by a CPD assessor

Are you and your team ready for the updated standards of proficiency?

As the updated standards of proficiency come into effect on 1 September 2023, you might be wondering what you need to do as a manager or employer of HCPC registrants. In this article we share ideas, tips and strategies to help you and your team prepare to embed the updated standards into everyday practice.

An employer’s perspective: supporting staff to embed the updated standards

In this article, we provide three examples from real-life employers of HCPC registrants who describe how they are supporting their team with embedding the updated standards of proficiency.

Prosthetist/orthotist CPD audit (2019)

A total of 28 prosthetists/orthotists were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2017-2019 renewal cycle. 

Clinical scientist CPD audit (2019)

A total of 156 clinical scientists were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2017-2019 renewal cycle. 

Orthoptist CPD audit (2021)

A total of 34 orthoptists were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2019-2021 renewal cycle.

Biomedical scientist CPD audit (2021)

A total of 506 biomedical scientists were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2019-2021 renewal cycle.

Operating department practitioner CPD audit (2020)

A total of 363 operating department practitioners were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2018-2020 renewal cycle. 

Physiotherapist CPD audit (2022)

A total of 1324 physiotherapists were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2020-2022 renewal cycle.

Dietitian CPD audit (2022)

A total of 232 dietitians were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2020-2022 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.

Hearing aid dispenser CPD audit (2022)

A total of 73 hearing aid dispensers were asked to present their CPD profile for the previous 2020-2022 renewal cycle.