HCPC guidelines

Question 1

what does the HCPC do?

Answer 1

they regulate psychologists and to protect the public and ensure good practice

Question 2

what is the description for the guideline ‘be able to maintain fitness to practice’?

Answer 2

be able to maintain your own physical, mental and emotional fitness. understanding career long learning

Question 3

what is the description for the guideline of ‘practice safely and effectively within the scope of your practice’?

Answer 3

know when to seek advice from other psychologists and to know how to manage your own workload and resources effectively

Question 4

what is the description for the guideline of ‘practice within the legal and ethical boundaries of your profession’?

Answer 4

know and understand all of the legislation, laws, and boundaries with service users in the profession

Question 5

what is the description for the guidelines of ‘maintain records properly’?

Answer 5

be able to keep and maintain accurate, comprehensive, and legible records. recognise the need to manage records in accordance to legislation

Question 6

what is the description for the guideline of ‘assure quality of your practice’

Answer 6

be able to assure practice is up to a good standard, this means taking qualitative and quantitative to evaluate responses of service users