# The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023, Paragraph 72: Amendments to the Health Professions Order 2001


In article 12 (approved qualifications), after paragraph (1), insert—
“(1ZA) The Council may determine that a specified state qualification is not evidence of having reached a standard of proficiency comparable to that evidenced by a qualification approved under paragraph (1)(a) only where one or more of Conditions 1 to 3 are met.
(1ZB) Condition 1 is met where there exists a substantial difference between the standard of proficiency evidenced by the specified state qualification and the standard of proficiency it is necessary for a person to achieve for admission to the part of the register in respect of which the person is applying.
(1ZC) Condition 2 is met where the professional activities to which a qualification mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) relates include one or more professional activities that cover substantially different matters from those covered by the specified state qualification.
(1ZD) Condition 3 is met where requiring a person who holds a specified state qualification to pass an aptitude test or to successfully complete an adaptation period, or to do both, would amount to requiring the person to acquire a qualification approved under paragraph (1)(a).”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2023/9780348252552/schedule/3/paragraph/72 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-recognition-of-professional-qualifications-and-implementation-of-international-recognition-agreements-amendment-regulations-2023/schedule-3/paragraph-72
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