HCPC

Question 1

Health and care profession Counsil: HPCP

Answer 1

Psychologists must register and reregister every 2 years to work in the area
If someone fails to meet a guideline, they may struggle finding a job
It is a criminal offence to claim to be HPCP registered if you are not

Question 2

HCPC 1

Answer 2

Promote and protect the interests of service users and carers
You must make sure you have consent from service users or appropriate authority

Question 3

HCPC 2

Answer 3

Communicate appropriately and effectively
You must be polite and considerate

Question 4

HCPC 3

Answer 4

Work within the limits of your knowledge and skills
If care is beyond your ability, you must refer service user to another practitioner

Question 5

HCPC 4

Answer 5

Delegate appropriately
Continue to provide appropriate supervision and support to delegees

Question 6

HCPC 5

Answer 6

Respect confidentiality
Must treat info about service users as confidential

Question 7

HCPC 6

Answer 7

Manage risk
You must make changes to how you practice, or stop practicing, if your health may affect performance or judgement

Question 8

HCPC 7

Answer 8

Report concerns about safety
You must follow up on reported concerns

Question 9

HCPC 8

Answer 9

Be open when things go wrong
Give a helpful and honest response to complaints about care received

Question 10

HCPC 9

Answer 10

Be honest and trustworthy
Be honest about experience, skill set and qualifications

Question 11

HCPC 10

Answer 11

Keep records of your work
Must keep records secure by protecting them from loss, damage or inappropriate access