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The standards of proficiency for radiographers
The standards of proficiency that radiographer must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.
Fitness to Practise Data Supplementary Analysis 2023-24
Our Fitness to Practise Annual Report published in October 2024 provided some analysis of our data in order to inform stakeholders and the public about this part of our work. Further analyses of our data are included in this new report and are in two sections.
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.
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.
Glossary of terms
The following terms are defined in the context of preceptorship.
The standards of proficiency for chiropodists / podiatrists
The standards of proficiency that chiropodists / podiatrists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.
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.
Overcoming the challenges of being candid
Learn how to overcome the challenges of being open and honest in practice.
HCPC and health regulators' joint statement supports reflective practice across healthcare
Nine healthcare regulators, including the HCPC, have signed a joint statement outlining the processes and advantages of good reflective practice
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.