Demystifying The HCPC Audit: What Dietitians Need to Know With Natalie Berrie

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Today, we’re talking about something that many dietitians find a little daunting - the HCPC CPD audit. Whether you've been selected before or you’re wondering what it might involve, today’s episode is here to demystify the process and answer your most pressing questions. 

We’ll explore what counts as CPD, how often you should be doing it, and what really happens when you’re selected for audit. We'll also bust some common myths, like whether renewing your registration early puts you at risk, or if informal learning can actually count towards your CPD record. 

And it couldn’t be a better time to have this conversation, the HCPC held its first-ever CPD Week earlier this year, highlighting just how important continuing professional development is across all registered professions. 

To guide us through all of this, we're joined by someone who knows the process inside and out. 

Natalie Berrie is the Registration Manager at the Health and Care Professions Council, AKA the HCPC, which is the UK regulator responsible for safeguarding the public through professional standards. Natalie has overseen the CPD process for several years and now also manages renewals. She leads a 

team of Registration Advisors and oversees the Partners who carry out CPD assessments across the professions, including dietetics. 

Show Notes 

The Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC): https://www.hcpc-uk.org/ 

CPD Resources: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/cpd/cpd-resources/ 

What activities count as CPD?: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/cpd/carrying-out-and-recording-cpd/what-activities-count-as-cpd/ 

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