Professional Standards Flashcards
1
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Professional status
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HCPC
BDA
AfN
Nutrition Society
2
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HCPC
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Standards for conduct, performance, ethics, proficiency
Standards of conduct
- act in best way
- keeps skills up to date
- respect confidentiality
- provide info about conduct, health, competence
3
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BDA
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Professional association Independent trade union Professional insurance Meetings National conferences Specialist groups Awards, travel, grants Publications PR + media
4
Q
Nutrition society
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To advance the scientific study of nutrition + its application to the maintenance of human + animal health AfN register accredited nutritionists Validated courses Conferences Publications Continuing professional development
5
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Skills required
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Behavioural Communication Interpersonal Public relations Entrepreneurial Team worker Research, evaluation, appraisal Evidence based, scientist
6
Q
High standards of performance
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Act within knowledge + skills Mentoring Accurate records Effective communication Active participant of student training
7
Q
High standards of ethics
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Follow guidelines from HCPC etc
Ensures behaviour does not damage reputation of profession
Carries out duties in professional + ethical way
Behaves with integrity and honesty
