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Profession specific information

Details of professional bodies who have produced profession specific guidance or information on preceptorship or related work.

The standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists

The standards of proficiency that biomedical scientists 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)

Balancing service user need during a pandemic

The factors to consider in applying our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic

What you need to know about being an expert witness

Being an expert witness is an opportunity to demonstrate high levels of expertise and professionalism in your own area of practise

Paramedic programmes non-ambulance practice-based learning: Understanding our requirements

We have produced an information sheet for education providers to enable consideration of our regulatory requirements and standards when developing in this area.

Reflecting by yourself

Case study: Emily is a dietitian working in an NHS Trust hospital. She also volunteers at a local charity that raises awareness about diabetes at events and conferences

The standards of proficiency for paramedics

The standards of proficiency that paramedics must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

Misuse of title

We consider misuse of title cases, where individuals use one of our protected titles without being on our Register.