Professional standards for practice, conduct and ethics

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These Professional standards for practice, conduct and ethics are produced by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) in consultation and collaboration with its members.

The latest revision is July 2026.

They describe the essential practices, behaviours and values that members of the occupational therapy workforce should uphold – supporting high-quality, evidence-informed, and inclusive practice.

They help occupational therapists and the wider occupational therapy workforce practise with confidence and integrity – supporting professional judgement and helping registered occupational therapists meet the Health and Care Professions Council’s registration requirements.

Reviewed every five years, this publication also provides a useful reference point for members of the public, employers and others who need to be aware of the standard OTs should meet when working with or for them.

Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics

Safonau proffesiynol ar gyfer ymarfer, ymddygiad a moeseg therapi

CPD resources

We are working to produce resources so you can monitor and develop your practice in line with the Standards.

We will publicise these to members when available.

Print copy

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