HCPC Study Guide 2026
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HCPC exam key facts
- The HCPC test of competence uses a Structured Professional Discussion tailored to the applicant. Source
- The HCPC test of competence produces a pass or fail result. Source
- HCPC international registration applicants pay a one-off, non-refundable £678.38 scrutiny fee for assessment of their application. Source
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✍️ Sample HCPC Questions & Answers
1. What is clinical governance in the context of UK healthcare?
Clinical governance is a systematic framework through which NHS and healthcare organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care. It was introduced in the NHS to ensure consistent quality improvement.
2. What does the HCPC require regarding professional indemnity insurance?
The HCPC requires all registrants to have appropriate professional indemnity insurance or other appropriate indemnity arrangement in place. This may be provided by an employer, a professional body, or arranged privately.
3. In an NHS setting, health records are legally owned by:
NHS health records are legally owned by the Secretary of State for Health on behalf of the Crown, although they are managed and held by NHS trusts and GP practices.
4. Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, who can give consent for a person who lacks capacity?
In England and Wales, if a person lacks capacity, treatment decisions must be made in their best interests, involving those close to them and checking for advance decisions or Lasting Power of Attorney for health.
5. According to the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, what is the FIRST standard listed?
Standard 1 of the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics is to promote and protect the interests of service users. This reflects the paramount importance of putting service users first in all professional activities.
6. Which law provides the statutory framework for child safeguarding in England?
The Children Act 1989 (establishing paramountcy of child welfare) and Children Act 2004 (establishing Local Safeguarding Children Boards, Section 47 duty) together form the primary statutory framework for child safeguarding in England.
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