Fitness to practice Flashcards
What is fitness to practise? (3 marks)
Fitness to practise is about demonstrating , in both professional and private life, that one can practise their profession properly, safely and with respect for the trust and responsibility placed upon them.
What is the responsibility of the training provider with regards to fitness to practise? (2)
The responsibility of the provider is to recognise fitness to practise concerns amongst their students and investigate properly
“Fitness to Practise” guidance notes present a set of principles that should not be compromised by the SVN. Name 4 out of the 7 principles. (4
- Protection of animal welfare
- Protection of the public
- Proper standards of conduct
- Compliance with relevant legislation eg animal welfare legislation, equality and discrimination legislation.
- Public confidence in the profession, as represented by its student members
- The reputation of the profession, as represented by its student members
- The wider public interest
Name 4 persons who may raise concerns about a students’ fitness to practise. (4
The students themselves – a self – referral
Fellow students
Members of staff at the training provider
The training practise
The awarding organisation
Other paraprofessionals
Members of the public
The police
Anonymous sources
If a training provider is concerned about the behaviour of a particular student and wishes to proceed with a fitness to practise process what measures can be put in place in the interim to ensure there is no risk to animals or the general public? (1
“temporary suspension” from the course or training provider
if the student concerned is not happy with temporary suspension, what steps can the student take? (1
“appeal the decision”
If a question is raised over a students fitness to practise the student concerned should be offered independent support. Give 2 examples of the type of support that should be offered. (2
A referral to counselling or a peer support programme could be considered
