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Vince Clarke, paramedic and senior lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, discusses the challenges you may face when something goes wrong

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?

Details on which elements of the revised standards of proficiency remains the same

We have emphasised the role and importance of leadership at all levels of practice. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions.

We have emphasised the need to be able to keep up to date with digital skills and new technologies. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions.

We have changed the wording of the standards to move registrants away from a passive understanding of the standards, and towards active implementation of them. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

We have improved the central role of the service user, including a focus on valid consent and effective communication. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

If we decide that your CPD profile does not meet our standards you can appeal against this decision

Information on our registrants, including breakdown by profession

Insight into our work in approving and monitoring programmes offered by UK education providers

Guidance on how employers can support international applicants, and those who have recently registered with the HCPC

We encourage you to check periodically (every 3 to 6 months) that your employees remain registered