Scope of practice and the standards

Standards of conduct, performance and ethics

You must only practise in the areas where you have the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to meet the needs of a service user safely and effectively. (3.1)

You must undertake additional training to update your knowledge, skills and experience if you wish to widen your scope of practice. (3.2)

You must refer a service user to an appropriate practitioner if the care, treatment or other services they need are beyond your scope of practice. This person must hold the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to meet the needs of the service user safely and effectively. (3.3)