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Health Professions Council meeting agenda summary
31 May 2007This is a summary of the agenda for the Council meeting to be held on Thursday 31 May. Not all agenda items are listed below. The full agenda and papers are available on our website at
http://www.hpc-uk.org/aboutus/council/councilmeetings/
A summary of decisions will be made available on the HPC's website within fifteen working days of the meeting.
Key Decisions from the Standards of Proficiency Consultation
Following a consultation in winter 2006-7, Council will consider the text of the document summarising responses to the consultation. The Council will also be asked to approve the revised standards for publication and that the revisions should be effective from 1 November 2007.
Approval of Programmes Leading to Entitlements Under the Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Order 1997
Council will discuss the arrangements for approving these programmes.
Grandparenting Report
Council will consider a report on the grandparenting process for the first 12 professions regulated by HPC.
Outcome of Consultation on Guidance Notes for Occupations Considering Applying for Regulation by HPC
Council consulted in winter 2006-7 on proposed changes to the guidance notes for occupations seeking regulation by HPC. Council will be asked to consider the text of the document summarising the responses and agree the revised guidance for applicant occupations.
Review of the Standards of Education and Training Professional Liaison
Council will consider and agree a workplan for the review of the Standards of Education and Training, which were originally published in 2004.
Professional Qualifications Directive
Council will discuss the impact of this directive, which enables holders of a professional qualification from the European Economic Area to work in another member state.
Draft reports
The Council will consider its draft annual report and the draft Fitness to Practise annual report.
If you need any further information about the agenda, please contact Colin Bendall by email at colin.bendall@hpc-uk.org
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