Ethics and Confidentiality in Professional Practice

This online physiotherapy CPD course introduces physiotherapists to the ethical and legal foundations of professional practice in the UK. The course explores the Four Pillars of Ethics, principles of confidentiality, and structured ethical reasoning models to support sound clinical decision-making in complex situations.

With clear reference to UK-specific standards—including NICE guidelines, the ICF framework, and regulatory expectations—the course promotes professional accountability, reflective practice, and ethical conduct within multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
Course Outcomes

● Apply the Four Pillars of Ethics: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice
● Identify confidential information and relevant UK legal protections
● Use structured models to guide ethical decision-making
● Align practice with HCPC, GMC, NICE, and ICF standards
● Promote safe, inclusive, and accountable patient care

CPD Certification

● Duration: 1 hour
● CPD Certificate provided

Target Audience

Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Professionals

Resources Included

● Downloadable course slides and summary tools
● 30 days of access to learning materials
● CPD Certificate