Employers and Higher Education Institutions
Post-Registration Training and Learning (PRTL)
All registrants (except social work students) are required to complete 15 days (90 hours) of post-registration training and learning. They can record their training and learning by logging into Online services, or by downloading the PRTL form. All of Part 2 and a random sample of Part 1 registrants are required to have their PRTL verified by their social care employer.
If an employee is away from work for a long period for any reason, they can either apply for voluntary removal from the Register while they are not working, or their employer should ensure that they have the opportunity to complete appropriate training and learning when they become ready to return to work so that their practice is up-to-date.
Registrants are invited to renew their registration 84 days before the end of their registration period. This is to allow time to complete their PRTL, and if they are on Part 2 of the Register, to get their application endorsed. The form and PRTL must be returned to the Care Council at least 5 weeks before the date their registration expires to give the Care Council time to process it. In order to keep the Register up-to-date, any registrant who does not renew before their due date will usually be removed from the Register 4 weeks after their due date.
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