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HCPC increases the education threshold for paramedics

Planned changes to the paramedic education threshold have now come into force. This follows on from our consultation and decision by our Council to increase the threshold to degree level in 2018.

Embedding the revised standards of proficiency

We required that all education providers embedded our revised standards of proficiency (SOPs) from September 2023. We have assessed education provider alignment with the SOPs, and have considered common practices and challenges with this alignment.

The HCPC publishes its Principles for Preceptorship

We believe that well delivered preceptorship support has a key role to play in supporting both current and future HCPC registrants, helping them to achieve their potential and to confidently meet the needs of service users.

Filling in the UK application form

Guidance for those completing an online UK application to join the Register

Extension of the COVID-19 Temporary Register

On Thursday 22 September, government announced that the healthcare professions temporary registers, including the HCPC COVID-19 Temporary Register, will remain open for a further two years.

Results of the Partner Satisfaction survey

We launched our first Partner Satisfaction Survey in December 2022 as part of the Partner Newsletter.

Supporting professionals trained outside the UK

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

Survey of the Temporary Register(s)

We surveyed all temporary registrants on the Temporary Register(s) from 6 - 30 June 2020

The standards of proficiency for practitioner psychologists

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

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. 

How the standards apply to students

As a student, you should be using the standards of proficiency and standards of conduct, performance and ethics to support your learning

Update on the Indicative Sanctions Policy review

In early 2017, the HCPC commenced a review of the Indicative Sanctions Policy to ensure it is up to date, reflects public opinion, and continues to support fair and proportionate decision making. As part of this review we commissioned market research into the public’s views of the Policy and undertook a public consultation.

HCPC launches consultation on permanent changes to our Rules to hold remote hearings

We launched a consultation on permanently amending our Rules to give us the express power to hold hearings remotely.

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