Criminological: HCCP Guidelines

Question 1

What does HCPC stand for?

Answer 1

Health and care professionals council.

Question 2

Why does the HCPC exist?

Answer 2

-Protect the public
-Ensure good practice and reliability

Question 3

How often do psychologists need to re-register to the HCPC?

Answer 3

Every 2 years.

Question 4

What 2 standard do practitioners need to follow?

Answer 4

1) Character
Need trustworthy references
2) Health
Regular updates on health so it doesn’t affect the clients.

Question 5

Why would a criminal psychologists need to adhere to the HCPC guidelines?

Answer 5

They are working with a vulnerable group of people and victims of crime so they must know how to behave appropriately.

Question 6

List 4 of the statements of proficiency for practising psychologists.

Answer 6

-Legal and ethical boundaries
-Impact of culture, equality and discrimination
-Confidentiality
-Safe practice

Question 7

What are the two standards of practising criminal psychologists.

Answer 7

• Understand key concepts of their knowledge based profession
• Draw on appropriate information and skills to help practise