Standard 12

Question 1

What is standard 12?

Answer 1

Understand and apply the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to their profession

Question 2

What has changed in Standard 12.1?

Answer 2

Added “physical and mental” to the standard

Now reads: “understand the structure and function of the human body, together with knowledge of physical and mental health, disease, disorder, and dysfunction relevant to their profession”

Question 3

How has standard 12.2 changed?

Answer 3

Removed “be aware of” and reads as “demonstrate awareness of the principles and applications of scientific enquiry, including the evaluation of treatment efficacy and the research process”

Question 4

How has standard 12.4 changed?

Answer 4

Addition of “systems and”

Now reads “understand the structure and function of health and social care systems and services in the UK”