HPC
The Health Professions Council is a statutory regulator that works to protect the health and well-being of people using the services of health professionals. They only register Paramedics who meet their standards for their professional skills, behaviour and health.
Each Registered Paramedic is issued with a PA Number, by asking for an individual PA number you can check it's holders validity by accessing the HP Check web site at www.hpcheck.org, select Paramedic from the drop down list and enter the number in the second box.
IHCD
Institute of Health and Care Development is part of the EDEXCEL Organisation and provides Awarding Body services for the Ambulance Service Association. The awards are the training standard for those employed by NHS Ambulance Services, and are operated throughout the United Kingdom.
The IHCD Paramedic award entitles holders to entry onto the State Register for Paramedics held and operated by the Health Professions Council. There is currently no register of Ambulance Technicians, although this is under consideration.
The Health Professions Council is a statutory regulator that works to protect the health and well-being of people using the services of health professionals. They only register Paramedics who meet their standards for their professional skills, behaviour and health.
Each Registered Paramedic is issued with a PA Number, by asking for an individual PA number you can check it's holders validity by accessing the HP Check web site at www.hpcheck.org, select Paramedic from the drop down list and enter the number in the second box.
IHCD
Institute of Health and Care Development is part of the EDEXCEL Organisation and provides Awarding Body services for the Ambulance Service Association. The awards are the training standard for those employed by NHS Ambulance Services, and are operated throughout the United Kingdom.
The IHCD Paramedic award entitles holders to entry onto the State Register for Paramedics held and operated by the Health Professions Council. There is currently no register of Ambulance Technicians, although this is under consideration.
