CPD tracking for NMC nurses & midwives revalidation
Log your 35 CPD hours, track your 5 practice-related discussions, and build your reflective accounts — everything you need to revalidate with the NMC every 3 years.
No credit card required.
NMC CPD requirements explained
NMC revalidation requires nurses and midwives to complete 35 hours of CPD in every 3-year revalidation period, of which at least 20 hours must be participatory learning. You must also complete 5 written reflective accounts and have 5 practice-related discussions.
NMC CPD at a glance
What happens in a NMC CPD audit?
The NMC does not conduct a traditional CPD audit in the same way as HCPC. Instead, every nurse and midwife must demonstrate their revalidation requirements to their employer or a third-party confirmer before submitting their application online. If the NMC decides to review a revalidation application, they will request the supporting documentation. Keeping a well-organised, timestamped record from the start of your revalidation period makes this process straightforward.
How HourlyCPD helps NMC nurses & midwives
Everything you need to meet your NMC obligations — organised, on time, and ready for audit.
Tracks your 35-hour CPD target across the full 3-year revalidation period
Separately tracks participatory vs self-directed hours to ensure the 20-hour minimum is met
Provides a structured log for your 5 reflective accounts with practice learning notes
Tracks your 5 practice-related discussions with names, dates, and topics
Generates an evidence summary ready to share with your confirmer
Sends revalidation deadline reminders well in advance of your NMC renewal date
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
While the NMC uses "practice-related discussions" rather than clinical supervision in the traditional sense, many nurses and midwives access regular professional supervision as part of their role. HourlyCPD's supervision log can track both formal supervision sessions and your NMC practice-related discussions, giving you a complete picture of your professional support record.
- 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 · NMC
Session confirmed by supervisor — notes added.
Individual supervision
22 Apr 2026 · 1 hr · NMC
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 →
NMC CPD — frequently asked questions
How many CPD hours do nurses need for NMC revalidation?
NMC revalidation requires 35 hours of CPD in every 3-year revalidation period. Of these, at least 20 hours must be participatory learning — activities where you learn with and from other people, such as courses, conferences, workshops, or training days. The remaining hours can be self-directed learning such as reading or e-learning.
What counts as CPD for NMC revalidation?
A wide range of activities count: attending training days, completing e-learning modules, reading professional journals, attending ward rounds and clinical meetings, peer review, shadowing, mentoring, and relevant academic study. Activities must be relevant to your practice and be supported by a written reflection.
Do I need to submit my CPD records to the NMC?
No — you do not submit your CPD log directly to the NMC. Instead, you share it with your confirmer, who verifies that you have met the requirements before you submit your revalidation application online. The NMC may request your records if they review your application, so keeping clear, dated records throughout the 3-year period is important.
What are reflective accounts in NMC revalidation?
You must complete 5 written reflective accounts that link your CPD activity or practice to the NMC Code. Each account should describe a specific piece of learning, explain how it relates to the Code, and describe what you did as a result. HourlyCPD's activity reflection notes are designed to capture exactly this information.
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