A3: 5 - Accountability to Professional Organisations

Question 1

What are all those who work in the sector regulated and monitored by?

Answer 1

there are standards of professional practice expected by those working in the sector but all those workers are also regulated and monitored by professional bodies

Question 2

What does each professional organisation monitor?

Answer 2

each professional organisation monitors the:
- level and content of the initial training and education of members of their profession
- ongoing professional development needed and the requirements to keep up to date -> continuing professional development (CPD)
- standards of professional practice in their everyday work
- standards of personal conduct, both at work and in leisure time