CPD tracking for BDA registered dietitians
Keep your CPD record up to date for both BDA membership and HCPC registration. Log dietetic CPD activities, maintain evidence, and be ready for the 2.5% HCPC audit at your two-year renewal.
No credit card required.
BDA CPD requirements explained
Dietitians registered with the BDA are also HCPC registrants (HCPC registration is mandatory for dietitians in the UK). The BDA does not impose separate CPD hours over and above HCPC requirements, but encourages members to follow the BDA Dietetic Framework for CPD to develop and maintain clinical competence.
BDA CPD at a glance
What happens in a BDA CPD audit?
Dietitians are HCPC registrants and are subject to the HCPC's 2.5% CPD audit at each two-year renewal. If selected, you must submit a written CPD profile demonstrating varied, relevant CPD that has benefited your dietetic practice and service users. The BDA's Dietetic Framework CPD categories map directly to the kinds of evidence HCPC expects to see.
How HourlyCPD helps BDA dietitians
Everything you need to meet your BDA obligations — organised, on time, and ready for audit.
Maintains a continuous CPD record structured around the HCPC 2-year renewal cycle
Aligns activity categories to the BDA Dietetic Framework competence areas
Logs clinical reflections and patient/service user impact for each activity
Tracks HCPC registration and BDA membership renewal dates independently
Generates a structured CPD profile export for HCPC audit submission
Evidence file uploads let you attach certificates, letters, and appraisal records
Real-time progress
A live dashboard shows your hours logged, hours remaining, and pace needed to hit your target — no spreadsheets required.
Audit-ready export
Generate a formatted PDF CPD report covering any date range — structured to meet the evidence expectations of major UK professional bodies.
Renewal reminders
Automated email reminders at 90, 30, 14, 7, and 1 day before your CPD year or registration renewal date — never miss a deadline again.
Verified supervision — the HourlyCPD difference
Clinical supervision is valuable for dietitians working in specialist areas, complex caseloads, or community settings. HourlyCPD's supervision log tracks your supervision sessions separately from your CPD activity log, maintaining the clear distinction between supervision and CPD that HCPC requires.
- Send your supervisor a secure magic link by email
- They confirm the session and add notes — no account needed
- Verified sessions are marked in your audit export (Pro+)
- Per-membership — track supervisors for each body separately
Group supervision session
8 May 2026 · 1.5 hrs · BDA
Session confirmed by supervisor — notes added.
Individual supervision
22 Apr 2026 · 1 hr · BDA
Awaiting supervisor confirmation.
Free
£0forever
- 1 professional body
- Unlimited activity log
- Basic progress tracking
- Email support
Pro
£4.99/month
- Up to 3 professional bodies
- Audit PDF export
- Renewal reminders
- Evidence file uploads
- CPD gap analysis
Pro+
£79/year
- Unlimited bodies
- Supervisor verification
- Custom CPD categories
- Priority support
- 2 GB evidence storage
All plans include a free trial. No credit card required to start. See full pricing →
BDA CPD — frequently asked questions
Does the BDA have its own CPD requirement separate from HCPC?
The BDA does not impose a separate annual CPD hours requirement beyond the HCPC standards. However, it publishes the Dietetic Framework, which provides guidance on the competences dietitians should develop and maintain throughout their careers. Mapping your CPD to the Framework gives you a structured, evidence-rich record.
Is HCPC registration mandatory for dietitians?
Yes — in the UK, the title "dietitian" is protected in law. Only those on the HCPC register may call themselves a dietitian and practise. Maintaining your HCPC registration — including meeting CPD standards — is a legal requirement, not just a professional expectation.
What does the HCPC expect in a dietitian's CPD profile?
HCPC expects a CPD profile that shows: (1) a varied mix of CPD activities; (2) clear relevance to your dietetic practice; (3) evidence that CPD has maintained or improved the quality of your work; and (4) benefit to service users. HourlyCPD's export is structured to present exactly this information.
Can I track BDA membership and HCPC registration separately in HourlyCPD?
Yes — you can add both as separate memberships in your account. HCPC tracks the 2-year renewal cycle and audit requirements, while BDA tracks annual membership renewal. Both can receive separate renewal reminders, and CPD activities can count toward both simultaneously.
Start tracking your BDA CPD today
Join registered dietitians who use HourlyCPD to stay organised, prepared, and audit-ready year-round.