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NMC Revalidation Awareness Training equips nurses, midwives, and nursing associates with the knowledge to understand revalidation.

It covers key areas like practice hours, CPD, feedback, and reflective accounts. Participants will learn how to record their work progress and get useful feedback.

The training also prepares them for the reflective discussion and confirmation steps. By completing this course, healthcare workers can confidently keep their registration.

It is important to make sure nurses and midwives stay fit to work and provide safe, good care.

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Course Summary

Understand the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation process.
Explain the importance of NMC revalidation for professional development.
Identify the required components of the revalidation portfolio.
Describe the roles and responsibilities of nurses in the revalidation process.
Analyse the Code of Professional Standards and its application in practice.
Define reflective practice and its role in revalidation.
List examples of continuous professional development (CPD) activities.
Explain the significance of feedback and peer review in revalidation.
Discuss documentation and record-keeping requirements for revalidation.

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Where do you deliver this training?

We can deliver this training at your premises, as long as it's within the UK. Also, we have our own venues in Stoke on Trent, London, Swindon, Epsom & York if you need access to a training room (additional charges will apply). We can also deliver this training virtually using Zoom. However, sessions delivered via Zoom will be theory only and will not include any practical’s.

How long will the training last?

This training will last 2-3 hours. We give a range of time to account for variable factors such as; underlying knowledge and competence of delegates, class interaction and engagement and reduced delegate numbers. If a course finishes earlier than the allotted time, it will be due to one of these reasons. However, our trainer will ensure that all learning outcomes have been met.

Will attending this training make me competent?

In short, no. No classroom-based training course can give you full competency - be very wary of anyone claiming they can. Our classroom-based assessments are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace competency. We will be sure to provide you with the relevant workbooks and competency proformas to be observed and signed off within the workplace according to your local policy.

Who will conduct the training?

One of our expert tutors. These all have an abundance of first hand care experience and knowledge - so you'll be in great hands! We will let you know who is doing the training in advance. You can check out their skills and experience by finding them on our meet the team page.

What equipment will you use for training?

We have a variety of different training equipment and tools available. The training will be relevant and transferable. However, if you have a specific requirement for a particular type of equipment, please make this clear during the booking process, and the team will ensure this is provided. Alternatively, we can use your own equipment for training.

NMC Revalidation Mandatory Training

The NMC Revalidation Training course equips registered nurses and midwives with the knowledge and skills needed to complete the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation process.

It covers key parts of revalidation, including writing reflective accounts, logging practice hours, and meeting continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. Led by experienced healthcare professionals, the course offers practical guidance on gathering and organising evidence.

Participants will learn how to write clear reflective accounts that link to the NMC Code and show a focus on person-centred care. The course also explains how to collect feedback, get confirmation, and prepare for the final submission.

The training also helps participants prepare for the reflective discussion and confirmation stages of revalidation. By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will understand the NMC revalidation requirements and feel confident in maintaining their registration.

This training is important for all nurses, midwives, and nursing associates who need to revalidate every three years to make sure they can continue to provide safe and effective care.

Course Information:

Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
Course Level: Level 2
Certificate: 2-year certificate
Max Delegates: 12
Practical: No
Course Mode: Face to Face or Virtual

NMC Revalidation Awareness Training — Course Outline

1. Understanding the NMC Revalidation Process

What NMC revalidation is and why it exists
The three-year revalidation cycle — timelines, renewal dates, and what to expect
An overview of the full revalidation process from start to submission

2. Why NMC Revalidation Matters for Professional Development

How revalidation supports ongoing learning, reflection, and growth in practice
The link between revalidation, patient safety, and public confidence in nursing
How revalidation encourages engagement with the NMC Code throughout your career

3. Components of the Revalidation Portfolio

Identifying what is required to build a complete and compliant revalidation portfolio
Understanding each component and how they fit together
How to organise and present your portfolio evidence to NMC standards

4. Roles and Responsibilities of Nurses in the Revalidation Process

Understanding your personal responsibility for maintaining your NMC registration
Working with colleagues, line managers, and peers throughout the revalidation cycle
How the wider healthcare team supports the revalidation process

5. The NMC Code of Professional Standards

An overview of the NMC Code and what it requires of registered nurses and midwives
How to apply the Code in your day-to-day practice
How the Code underpins your revalidation evidence and reflective accounts

6. Reflective Practice and Its Role in Revalidation

What reflective practice means in a nursing and midwifery context
Why reflection is a core requirement of NMC revalidation
How to incorporate reflective practice into your day-to-day working life

7. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Revalidation

What counts as CPD for NMC revalidation
Examples of CPD activities that meet NMC requirements — courses, conferences, e-learning, peer discussions, and more
How CPD supports your professional development beyond revalidation compliance

8. Feedback and Peer Review in Revalidation

Why practice-related feedback is a requirement of NMC revalidation
How to request and collect feedback from colleagues, patients, and peers
The role of peer review in supporting professional growth and development

9. Documentation and Record-Keeping for Revalidation

What records must be kept as part of the revalidation process
How to document CPD, feedback, and reflective accounts accurately
Professional and legal obligations around record-keeping in nursing practice

Learning Outcomes:

After successfully completing this NMC revalidation course, participants will be able to:

Understand the NMC revalidation process and why it is important.
See how revalidation helps with personal and professional growth.
Create a complete revalidation portfolio with all the needed parts.
Know their role and responsibilities as nurses in the revalidation process.
Follow the NMC Code of Professional Standards in their work.
Use reflective practice and write reflective statements for revalidation.
Take part in CPD activities that meet NMC requirements.
Get feedback and join peer reviews as part of the revalidation process.
Keep accurate records and documents according to NMC standards.

COURSE DELIVERY

Group discussions and knowledge-sharing between delegates
Worked examples: reflective account structure, feedback collection, and portfolio organisation
Q&A with an experienced healthcare professional trainer throughout

Course Benefits

Clarity on a complex process: Many nurses find the revalidation requirements confusing to navigate. This course breaks everything down clearly — what is required, how to evidence it, and how to stay organised throughout the three-year cycle.
Confidence before your revalidation date: Understanding exactly what is needed means you can prepare steadily rather than rushing at the last minute.
CPD hours towards revalidation: Attending this course counts towards your CPD hours for NMC revalidation, contributing to the participatory CPD requirement.
Reflective practice skills: Reflective accounts are one of the areas nurses most commonly find challenging. This course builds your confidence in reflective writing and its application to the NMC Code.
Support for managers and team leads: Healthcare managers and clinical leads who support colleagues through revalidation will gain a clearer understanding of their role and responsibilities in the process.
Delivered by practising healthcare professionals: Our trainers are nurses and doctors with real revalidation experience — not generalist instructors. They bring practical, first-hand context to every part of the course.
Reduces professional isolation: Structured revalidation training creates space for professional discussion, peer learning, and shared reflection — one of the core benefits the NMC designed revalidation to encourage.

Who Should Attend NMC Revalidation Awareness Training

This course is for all registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates who need to revalidate with the NMC every three years. It is suitable for:

Registered nurses approaching their first revalidation.
Experienced nurses refreshing their knowledge ahead of their next revalidation cycle.
Midwives and nursing associates at any stage of their revalidation journey.
Healthcare managers and clinical leads supporting their teams through the revalidation process.
Practice educators and clinical supervisors with a role in their colleagues’ revalidation.

If you are on the NMC register, revalidation is not optional — and understanding the process clearly makes completing it significantly less stressful.

What Is NMC Revalidation?

NMC revalidation is the process all registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in the UK must complete every three years to renew their NMC registration and demonstrate they remain fit to practise. It was introduced by the Nursing and Midwifery Council in April 2016.

The purpose of revalidation is not to test fitness to practise in isolation — it is to encourage ongoing reflection, professional development, and consistent engagement with the NMC Code as part of everyday nursing and midwifery practice. Revalidation reinforces professional standards, strengthens public confidence in nursing, and reduces professional isolation by encouraging peer engagement and discussion.

Applications are submitted online through MyNMC, which opens 60 days before your revalidation date.

Note: The NMC has announced plans to modernise the Code and review revalidation requirements, with consultations planned for 2026 and updated requirements expected from October 2027. Current requirements remain fully in place until then.

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Importance of NMC Revalidation Training

Revalidation is a professional and regulatory requirement, but navigating it without clear guidance can lead to anxiety, incomplete portfolios, and — in the worst case — a lapsed registration.
NMC Revalidation Awareness Training addresses this directly.

It ensures every delegate leaves with a solid understanding of:

What the NMC revalidation process involves and what is required of them.
How to identify, gather, and present the components of a complete revalidation portfolio.
How the NMC Code applies to their practice and how to reflect on it meaningfully.
Why CPD, feedback, and peer review matter beyond compliance — and how to approach them well.
The documentation and record-keeping habits that make the three-year cycle manageable.

For organisations, ensuring your registered staff attend revalidation awareness training also reduces the risk of registration lapses within your team — protecting both your workforce and the patients in your care.

Onsite NMC Revalidation Training for Nurses

We provide onsite NMC Revalidation Awareness Training for registered nurses and midwives across the UK. Our trainers travel directly to your workplace, delivering training across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

We regularly train teams in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Newcastle, Stoke-on-Trent, Swindon, York, Oxford, Peterborough, Preston, Norwich, and Dundee — as well as many other locations nationwide.

Training at your premises means no travel disruption for your team, content relevant to your organisation, and scheduling that fits around your shift patterns. For teams of three or more, in-house delivery is the most cost-effective option. Virtual delivery via Zoom is also available for those who prefer remote attendance.

NMC Revalidation Course FAQs

1. What is NMC Revalidation Awareness Training?

NMC Revalidation Awareness Training is a course that helps registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates understand the full NMC revalidation process.

It covers the revalidation requirements, portfolio components, the NMC Code, reflective practice, CPD, feedback, and record-keeping — giving delegates the knowledge and confidence to complete their revalidation successfully.

2. Is NMC revalidation training mandatory?

NMC revalidation itself is mandatory for all registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in the UK.

Revalidation awareness training is not a regulatory requirement, but it is strongly recommended for anyone who wants to understand the process clearly, build their portfolio correctly, and approach their revalidation date with confidence.

Attending this course also contributes towards your required CPD hours.

3. What does the NMC revalidation portfolio need to include?

The revalidation portfolio must include evidence demonstrating you have met all NMC requirements for the three-year period.

This course covers the full list of required components and explains how to identify, organise, and present your evidence to NMC standards.

4. Does attending this training count towards my CPD hours?

Yes. Attending NMC Revalidation Awareness Training counts as participatory CPD towards your required CPD hours for NMC revalidation.

You should record it in your revalidation portfolio as a CPD activity, noting the date, duration, and how it links to the NMC Code.

5. What is reflective practice and why does it matter for revalidation?

Reflective practice is the process of actively thinking about your experiences in practice — what happened, what it meant, and how it informs your future work.

It is a core requirement of NMC revalidation because it demonstrates ongoing engagement with the NMC Code and a commitment to safe, person-centred care.

This course defines reflective practice and explains how to build it into your everyday working life.

6. What types of CPD activities count towards NMC revalidation?

A wide range of CPD activities count towards NMC revalidation, including face-to-face training courses, e-learning, conferences, peer discussions, clinical supervision, reading, and online learning.

This course lists examples of qualifying CPD activities and explains how to document them accurately in your revalidation portfolio.

7. How often should I attend NMC Revalidation Awareness Training?

It is most beneficial to attend in the year before your revalidation date — particularly for your first revalidation, or if you have not yet built consistent revalidation habits.

Many nurses also attend at the start of each new three-year cycle to reset their approach to CPD logging, feedback collection, and reflective practice from the beginning.

8. Is NMC Revalidation Awareness Training available online?

This training is delivered onsite at your premises for groups of up to 12 delegates. We travel to your workplace anywhere in the UK, making it convenient for your whole team to attend without the disruption or cost of travel.

To arrange a session for your team, get in touch and we will confirm availability and a date that works for you.

9. Who should attend NMC revalidation training — nurses only, or managers too?

Both nurses and managers benefit from attending. Registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates gain a clear understanding of what they personally need to do to revalidate.

Healthcare managers and clinical leads gain a clearer understanding of their role in supporting their team through the process, including their responsibilities around feedback, CPD, and documentation.

10. Are there any upcoming changes to NMC revalidation requirements?

Yes. The NMC has announced plans to modernise the Code and review revalidation requirements, with consultations planned for 2026 and updated requirements expected from October 2027.

Current requirements remain fully in place until then. We keep our course content updated in line with the latest NMC guidance, so all training delivered by Caring for Care is current and accurate at the time of delivery.

11. What is the mandatory training for NMC revalidation?

There is no single mandatory training course required for NMC revalidation. However, you must complete 35 hours of CPD over your three-year cycle, of which at least 20 hours must be participatory. The content of your CPD is your choice, provided it is relevant to your practice.

12. Can any nurse do my revalidation?

No. Your revalidation must be confirmed by a suitable confirmer — ideally your line manager. Your reflective discussion must be held with a fellow NMC registrant. Neither role can be fulfilled by just any nurse; the NMC sets specific criteria for both.

13. How many hours of training for revalidation?

You must complete 35 hours of CPD over your three-year revalidation period. At least 20 of those hours must be participatory — meaning you are actively engaging with others, such as attending a training course, workshop, or peer discussion, rather than learning alone.

14. Can I do my revalidation online?

Your revalidation application is submitted online through your MyNMC account. However, certain requirements — such as your reflective discussion and confirmation — must take place in person or via a live virtual meeting. CPD can include online learning, but at least 20 hours must be participatory.

15. What courses can be paired with NMC Revalidation Awareness Training?

These courses pair well with NMC Revalidation Awareness Training: Record Keeping Training supports accurate portfolio documentation.

Effective Communication Training builds confidence for the reflective discussion and confirmation stages. Equality and Diversity Training links directly to the NMC Code, supporting reflective accounts and CPD evidence. All three can be combined for a practical, revalidation-focused development day.

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