DefinitionIntroductory
What are the minimum practice hours and CPD hours required for NMC revalidation?
NMC revalidation requires a minimum of 450 practice hours over the 3 years before applying, plus a minimum of 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD), of which at least 20 hours must be participatory learning.
For revalidation with the NMC every 3 years, nurses must complete at least 450 hours of practice related to their area of work, recorded with details such as dates, hours worked, organization, and scope of practice. They must also complete at least 35 hours of CPD, with a minimum of 20 hours being participatory learning, and keep verifiable records of these activities.
Key points
- Minimum 450 practice hours over the 3 years before revalidation.
- Minimum 35 hours of CPD learning activity.
- At least 20 of the 35 CPD hours must be participatory learning.
- Practice hours must relate to the nurse's area of practice.
- CPD records should include method, topic, date, hours, and relevance to the NMC Code.
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