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:

  • Registers qualified professionals

  • Sets standards of osteopathic practice and conduct

  • Assures the quality of osteopathic education

  • Ensures Continuing Professional Development

  • Helps PATIENTS with complaints about an Osteopath

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
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
Attribute PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BODY CODE references in description General Osteopathic Council
Data Element PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BODY CODE references in description General Osteopathic Council
NHS Business Definition Regulatory Body references in description General Osteopathic Council