Revalidation and the paramedic

There will be changes to the ways in which paramedics are audited and how they provide evidence that they are adhering to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standard. The standard requires all paramedics to continue to develop their knowledge and skills while they are registered with the HCPC (HCPC, 2012).

Newcastle University is conducting a survey regarding the evidence on the costs, outputs, outcomes, advantages and impact of the system used by the HCPC that is designed to assure the continuing fitness to practise of health and care professionals. The aim of the research is to enhance the system that should ensure fitness to practise, as well as raising awareness of continued professional development (CPD). Around 11 000 individuals on the HCPC register, approximately 3% of the total registrant body, are being selected to take part in the study, in which views are being sought on the strengths and weaknesses of the HCPC CPD and audit system.