HCPC standards of proficiency

The HCPC standards of proficiency are guidelines that outline the skills, knowledge, and professional behavior required for practitioners to safely and effectively provide their health, psychological, and social care services. They ensure practitioners are competent, ethical, and uphold high standards in their work. These standards cover areas like maintaining your skills, working ethically, communicating well, understanding your responsibilities, and working safely within your scope of practice. Meeting these standards helps protect patients and clients, and assures that practitioners are capable and trustworthy professionals.