Ethics and Confidentiality in Professional Practice UK

This online physiotherapy course introduces physiotherapists to the ethical and legal foundations of professional practice in the UK. Participants will explore the Four Pillars of Ethics, the concept and scope of confidentiality, and structured reasoning models for navigating complex decisions. The session highlights UK-specific standards, including NICE guidelines and the ICF framework and encourages professional accountability in multidisciplinary care.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this physiotherapy online course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of ethics in professional practice
• Explore the concept and legal framework of confidentiality
• Apply ethical reasoning to real-world scenarios
• Recognize the role of UK-specific standards such as NICE and ICF
• Reflect on personal and professional responsibilities in ethical practice

 Course Outcomes:

Participants will:

• Define and apply the Four Pillars of Ethics: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice
• Identify types of confidential information and UK legal protections (GDPR, Data Protection Act)
• Use structured models (Four Principles, Four Box Method) to guide ethical decisions
• Align clinical practice with HCPC, GMC, NICE, and ICF standards
• Promote safe, inclusive, and accountable care across settings

CPD Credit Hours:

Duration: 1 hour

Target Audience:

Healthcare professions, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists

Resources:

• Downloadable Course Slides & Summary Tools
• CPD Certificate
• 60 Days of Access to Learning Materials

Course Presenter: 

Physiotherapy Online

Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy courses meet the criteria and guidelines for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The CPD hours indicated on the certificate contribute towards fulfilling professional standards and requirements necessary for CPD audits conducted by the HCPC and AHPRA. These CPD hours are important for maintaining physiotherapy registration and ensuring compliance with the CPD audit and physiotherapy registration renewal processes. Our courses are recognized as valuable continuing education resources across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia and the Middle East.