CPD for Nurses: How OSCE Training Can Help You Meet NMC Requirements

Continuing Professional Development (CPD for nurses) is essential to maintain and grow your professional skills. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requires all registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates to complete a minimum number of CPD hours to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Here is what the NMC say on their website regarding CPD requirements:

Requirements

• The NMC specifies that registrants must complete:
• 35 hours of CPD relevant to your practice within each three-year registration period.
• At least 20 hours must involve participatory learning (active learning like workshops or simulations).
• Accurate CPD records must include:
  • CPD method (e.g., online course, workshop)
  • Description of the topic and relevance to your practice
  • Dates of the activity
  • Number of hours, including participatory hours
  • The relevant part of the NMC Code
  • Evidence that the activity was completed

Source: NMC website

How OSCE Training Contributes to CPD

Our 6-day OSCE course includes:

• 4 days of structured teaching
• 2 mock exam days
• Approximately 6 hours of learning per day
• Total: 36 hours of CPD activity

We provide a certificate of attendance/completion to help you record your hours. Remember, the number of CPD points or hours you claim depends on your professional body’s rules.

Benefits of CPD for Nurses

CPD for nurses helps you:

• Stay up to date with the latest nursing standards
• Improve your clinical skills and patient care
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth
• Turn learning into an intentional, active process

For organisations, CPD ensures teams remain effective, competent, and aligned with international healthcare standards.

Completing CPD for nurses is not just a requirement—it’s a way to enhance your skills, improve patient care, and advance your career. Our OSCE training makes it easy to gain valuable learning hours while preparing for exam success.