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Fitness to Practice – what is it and how is it relevant to me?

Fitness to Practice – what is it and how is it relevant to me?. By Sue Annetts, 23/9/13 Contact: Annetts@cardiff.ac.uk. HCPC Definition of Fitness to Practice. “Having the knowledge, skills and character to practice your profession safely and effectively”.

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Fitness to Practice – what is it and how is it relevant to me?

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  1. Fitness to Practice – what is it and how is it relevant to me? By Sue Annetts, 23/9/13Contact: Annetts@cardiff.ac.uk

  2. HCPC Definition of Fitness to Practice “Having the knowledge, skills and character to practice your profession safely and effectively”

  3. Cardiff Universities Fitness to Practice Procedure • Recognises the requirements of professional programmes / bodies • Students’ health and conduct shouldn’t pose a risk to patients or service users • Applies on site and off site

  4. So what does this mean in practice? • Being mindful of your own health and conduct, and that of others. • Notifying the school if there is a change in your health status. • Considering disclosure in relation to placement

  5. Disclosure • CU Policy • Disclosure in an educational environment • Disclosure in a placement environment

  6. Support, Contacts and Resources • Programme Disability Contacts (please see school handbook) • Personal Tutor • Student Support Service • Occupational Health Service • HCPC website • CU Registry web site (Academic Regulations)

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