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Updates for Education Providers
Find recent updates from the Education department
The standards of proficiency for paramedics
The standards of proficiency that paramedics must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.
Reclassification of Gabapentin and Pregabalin
From midnight on 1st April 2019, gabapentin and pregabalin will be reclassified as Schedule 3 controlled drugs, under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), and Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)
Oversight
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) oversees our work.
Launch of consultation for the standards of conduct, performance and ethics
Today we have launched a consultation which outlines proposed changes to the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
HCPC statement on guidance on health and character and suicidal ideation
Our priority is ensuring that registrants have access to advice and support, so that they can get the help they need and ensure they are able to continue to practise safely, without fear of the impact on their registration. To support this, we have produced online materials aimed at registrants and updated our guidance on health and character to include more illustrative case studies.
The role of an employer
Hear employers talking about their role in managing HCPC registrants.
Fitness to practise annual report 2019
The Fitness to practise annual report highlights key statistics and insights and explains how we protect the public and ensure our registrants meet our standards
#myhcpcstandards: Reflective Practice
This webinar will explore the benefits regular reflection can have on your practice and share examples of some of the ways you can achieve reflective practice.
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.
What you should expect from your health and care professional
A guide for people who use the services of, or are treated, by professionals regulated by the HCPC.
One week until the HCPC updated standards of proficiency come into effect
There's just one week until 1 September 2023, when the updated HCPC standards of proficiency come into effect. We encourage all registrants to ensure they understand the updates and are ready to integrate them as far as they relate to their scope of practice.
Inappropriate relationship with patient
Case study: A psychologist’s employer raised concerns that the registrant had taken a service user on a trip involving an overnight stay in a shared hotel room, bought the service user alcohol and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol in the presence of the service user.