GPhC Revalidation

Question 1

In the first year, how many CPDs will need to be submitted?

Answer 1

4

Question 2

In the second year, and in all following years, how many CPDs will need to be submitted?

What else needs to be submitted?

Answer 2

In the second year that you submit revalidation records, and in all following years, you will need to carry out, record and submit four CPD records, a peer discussion record and a reflective account record.

Question 3

Of the four submitted CPD entries, at how many must be planned learning activities?

Answer 3

Two

Question 4

How can the peer discussions take place?

Answer 4

Peer discussions can take place in any
format: face to face, over the phone, via web
chat, via a video call or any other means of realtime
communication that is effective for you.

Question 5

Which of the following could be a peer used for the peer discussion?

A trusted colleague
A line manager (with their staff member, or the other way round).
Another health and social care professional.
A group of peers.
A mentor or coach.
An expert patient with a long-term condition.

Answer 5

All are A-OK.

Question 6

The purpose of the relfective account is to encourage you to think about how you meet our standards for pharmacy professionals in the work you do as a pharmacy professional.

What will the main parts of the reflective account consist of?

Answer 6

1. A brief summary of your practice history for the last year including who the typical users of your service may be.
2. A statement of how you have met one or more of our standards for pharmacy professionals.
3. Examples to support your statement.