How to get registered with HCPC as an International Applicant?
- Physiotherapy In UK
- Feb 12, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 22, 2022
HCPC registration and a license to practice is the ultimate thing you need to work as a medical healthcare professional in the UK. But how do you get your HCPC registration?
Here is the only step-by-step process for you to ease your mind and understand the process in detail:
Complete an English Language requirement successfully.
As an international applicant you will have to prove your English Proficiency by submitting an English Language requirement. This can either be IELTS or TOEFL. UK NARIC (ECCTIS) or OET is not accepted by the HCPC at this time.
HCPC recommends that applicants whose first language is not English and who are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of their proficiency must ensure that it is, or is comparable to, IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or IELTS level 8.0 with no element below 7.5 for Speech and language therapists). This is equivalent to a minimum score of 100/120 in TOEFL.
Watch the video below for more information about HCPC's English Language Requirements.
Create an Online Account on the HCPC website for your Application
As of 6th May 2022, HCPC has started accepting online applications from International applicants. You can start making an application on HCPC website.
Fill out the Online Application form for International Applicants
Once you have created an online account, You can now start filling out the online application by yourself. You will be allocated an Application number which is unique to you and your application. If you need help with filling out the online application form, don't forget to check out the video below.
Submit your application form online on the HCPC website
After you have filled your entire application and are satisfied with it, you can go ahead and submit your application. Ensure that you have completed all the declarations and uploaded the required documents to support your application.
Pay the Scrutiny Fee
After submitting the application you may be offered the option to pay the scrutiny fee link for your application. You can do this and let your application process proceed!
Wait for HCPC's Assessors to do their work
So you have done all the hard work, now you just need to be patient and let HCPC do what they do best - assess your application. I know the wait is hard, but be patient!
Get an HCPC email for payment of registration fees
Now that you HCPC's assessed your application and if it meets their standards of proficiency, then Woohoo you will get the magical email that confirms that you are eligible to be on the HCPC register. You will also get an email to pay the registration fees for your profession and get on the register. This will take about 2-7 days.
Getting your name on the register ... Yay!
Within 2-7 days, HCPC will get your name on their register and you will be HCPC certified. You will not receive a hard copy of your certificate but will be able to check your name on the HCPC register online by clicking this link.
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