Information for learners on HCPC-approved programmes August 2011 Information for students Information for learners on HCPC-approved programmes

Contents The Health and Care Professions Council Standards How to apply for registration How to stay registered Contact us

The Health and Care Professions Council We are a UK-wide multi-profession regulator We keep a register of health and care professionals who meet our standards for their training, professional skills, behaviour and health Those registered are called ‘registrants’

The Health and Care Professions Council The HCPC was created to protect the public The HCPC is independent of government or any other organisation Has a separate role to that of professional bodies and trade unions Registrants must be HCPC registered to use a protected title - for example ‘physiotherapist’ and ‘physical therapist’ We regulate those working in the public and private sectors

The Health and Care Professions Council sets standards approves courses that meet them HCPC registers those who pass them holds them to its standards

Standards In order to remain registered with us, registrants must continue to meet the standards that we set for your profession. These standards are how registrants' ‘fitness to practise’ is determined. There are four sets of standards: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics Standards of proficiency Standards of education and training Standards for continuing professional development

Standards of conduct, performance and ethics Set out the behaviour and conduct expected of all registrants Apply to both registrants and prospective registrants

Standards of proficiency Every registrant must meet these in order to become registered and to remain on the HCPC Register Students must be able to meet these standards when they complete an approved programme

Standards of education and training Must be met by education providers Ensures that all those completing an approved programme meet the standards of proficiency

Standards for continuing professional development Must be met by all registrants We expect registrants to continue to develop their knowledge and skills to continue to practise safely and effectively

Fitness to practise Process is designed to protect the public from those who are not fit to practise The HCPC can take action when there are concerns about a registrant’s conduct or competence To find out more visit www.hcpc-uk.org/complaints

How does this affect you? The HCPC does not register students or trainees Standards of conduct, performance and ethics apply to those studying to join a profession regulated by the HCPC. This means that your behaviour whilst studying can impact on your ability to register with the HCPC

How to apply for registration You need to register with the HCPC before you are able to start work using a protected title Application forms can be downloaded from www.hcpc-uk.org/apply Do not return the forms until your education provider has notified the HCPC that you have successfully completed your programme

How to apply for registration Your application must include: certified copies of two forms of identification, one with your photo and the other with your current address; and the registration fee.

How to apply for registration Your two forms of identification must be certified - signed as a true copy of the original Professionals that can certify include registered health professionals, teachers, accountants, solicitors and bank managers

How to apply for registration Students currently receive a 50% discount on the first two years of registration Full registration fee is £90 per year (correct August 2017) To receive the discount you must apply within two years of qualifying

How to apply for registration To prevent delays in processing please refer to the guidance included and ensure: forms are complete before returning them; and you have included your payment. We aim to process applications within 10 working days

How to apply for registration Once registered your details will appear immediately online at www.hcpc-uk.org You will receive a certificate and card in the post

How to stay registered In order to meet the standards for CPD you must undertake and record learning activities on an ongoing basis For more information on the CPD standards, visit www.hcpc-uk.org/cpd where you will find a range of resources, including: CPD video guidance; ‘Your guide to our standards for continuing professional development’; and Sample profiles.

How to stay registered Every two years you must renew your registration We will notify you three months before your registration ends Easiest and quickest way to renew is using the secure online system

Are there any questions? Finding out more and getting in touch www.hcpc-uk.org registration@hcpc-uk.org 0300 500 4472 Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm Find us on www.facebook.com/hcpcuk Follow us @The_hcpc Follow us on www.linkedin.com Sign up for our RSS feeds www.hcpc-uk.org Watch guidance videos at www.youtube.com/HCPCuk So if you have any queries about registration that I can’t answer today, or you think of later, here are the contact details for the registration department. Are there any questions?