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Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Continual Professional Development (CPD) is crucial for health professionals, ensuring they remain competent and up-to-date throughout their careers. In the healthcare sector, medical knowledge, technology, and practices are constantly evolving. CPD allows professionals to stay informed of the latest developments and innovations, ensuring that they can deliver the highest standard of care.

For those registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), engaging in CPD is a mandatory requirement. The HCPC defines CPD as "a range of learning activities through which professionals maintain and develop their skills." It ensures that registrants:

  1. Stay updated on new clinical practices – CPD helps health professionals stay abreast of changes in medical techniques, therapies, and regulations.
  2. Enhance their professional skills – By engaging in CPD activities, professionals can deepen their expertise and competency, ensuring they can handle more complex cases.
  3. Work legally and safely – Keeping up with new legal standards, health guidelines, and safety practices is essential for avoiding risks and delivering ethical, compliant care.
  4. Provide high-quality care – Patients benefit from practitioners whose knowledge and skills are up-to-date, reducing risks and improving outcomes.

    Failure to meet CPD requirements can jeopardize HCPC registration, which is essential for practicing legally in the UK.

Terms and Conditions: online course bookings


If a booking is cancelled and no replacement participant can be found, the following cancellation charges will be incurred:
  • Cancellation 31 days or more before the event takes place: £20 administration charge
  • Cancellation between 14 days and 31 days before the event takes place: 50% of total price  
  • Cancellation less than 14 days before the event takes place: 100% of the total charge
  • The Institute of Podiatrists reserves the right to cancel or reschedule seminar location or times, or to arrange a substitute lecture if this is absolutely necessary and out of our control. In these cases
  • The Institute of Podiatrists are not required to compensate travel or accommodation costs, loss of working time or other damages. The Institute of Podiatrists reserves the right to deny attendance at their discretion.