We randomly select 2.5 per cent of each profession and ask them to complete and submit a CPD profile when they are renewing their registration.
If a member of your team is selected for audit, they need to complete a CPD profile and provide evidence of the learning activities they have carried out over the previous two years, which demonstrates they comply with the CPD standards.
If there is a gap of three or more consecutive months in their learning activities, they will need to explain it.
If your employee is selected for audit, you can support them by:
- Making sure they have read the guidance on completing a CPD profile
- Knowing the deadline they must provide this information to us by
- Providing support to help them complete their CPD profile
What are the possible outcomes of the CPD audit?
- The profiles meets the standards
- HCPC ask for more information - we will be specific about the things missing or more detail that is required
- The profile does not meet the standards - assessors can decide if more time can be awarded in order to meet the standards
Can a CPD audit be deferred?
We recognise that sometimes, due to unavoidable circumstances, your employee may need to defer (put off) their audit. For example, they may not be able to complete a CPD profile as a result of illness, family or personal circumstances or maternity leave.
Deferral offers professionals the opportunity to stay registered if they cannot complete their CPD profiles due to circumstances beyond their control.
If your employee would like to defer, we encourage you to explore the reasons for deferral with them and help them to overcome the difficulties, if they can.
If the reasons relate to pressures of work, for example, it may be that you can help them manage their work alongside their CPD commitments. Pressures of work are unlikely to be accepted as a reason for deferral.
If your employee decides they want to request a deferral, they must submit this to us as soon as possible, giving their reasons for deferring and providing evidence to support those reasons. You can provide a supporting statement as part of their application to defer.