General Osteopathic Council
The aim of the General Osteopathic Council is to protect PATIENTS , develop the osteopathic profession and promote an understanding of osteopathic care.
Description
The General Osteopathic Council is a Regulatory Body.
The aim of the General Osteopathic Council is to protect PATIENTS, develop the osteopathic profession and promote an understanding of osteopathic care.
The General Osteopathic Council:
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        Registers qualified professionals 
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        Sets standards of osteopathic practice and conduct 
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        Assures the quality of osteopathic education 
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        Ensures Continuing Professional Development 
For further information on the General Osteopathic Council, see the General Osteopathic Council website at: About us.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
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| Short name | GOsC | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | General Osteopathic Council | references in description General Osteopathic Council | 
| NHS Business Definition | Osteopath | references in description General Osteopathic Council | 
| Data Element | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BODY CODE | references in description General Osteopathic Council | 
| Attribute | PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BODY CODE | references in description General Osteopathic Council |