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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.

The standards of proficiency that clinical scientists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

The factors to consider in applying our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic

The following terms are defined in the context of preceptorship.

HCPC is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Smith as their new Executive Director of Regulation.

High level principles of good practice expected of everyone when consulting and or prescribing remotely from the patient

The standards of proficiency that chiropodists / podiatrists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

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.

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.

Nine healthcare regulators, including the HCPC, have signed a joint statement outlining the processes and advantages of good reflective practice