Revalidation resources and examples

Click on the links below to find resources relating to specific areas of revalidation, as well as help and support from other organisations.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have changed our revalidation requirements. Find out more on our COVID-19 Q&A page

See the revalidation framework for key information about revalidation

Examples of revalidation records

Reflective account 

Peer discussion

Planned and unplanned CPD

Resources and support from other organisations

Reflective account

The purpose of the reflective 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.

Make sure you carry out your reflective account in good time so you are able to include how your learning has benefited users of the services you provide.

Standards to focus on in your reflective account

You should reflect on one or more of the following three standards:

  • Standard 1: Pharmacy professionals must provide person-centred care
  • Standard 2: Pharmacy professionals must work in partnership with others
  • Standard 5: Pharmacy professionals must use their professional judgement

These standards will remain in place until 31 December 2024, so you should continue to use these standards for your reflective account until further notice. 

Subjects you might want to reflect on 

 We would encourage pharmacy professionals to reflect on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and/or the ways in which they considered equality, diversity, and inclusion in their practice when completing their reflective account, although this is not essential. 

Practise writing a reflective account

Reflective account form and guidance- for practising writing a reflective account

Peer discussion

Peer discussion is a learning and development activity that encourages you to engage with others in your reflection on learning and practice.

Make sure you carry out your peer discussion in good time so you are able to include how your learning has benefited users of the services you provide.

Planned and unplanned CPD

Research shows that a simple approach to CPD recording encourages reflective practice. We want you to complete four CPD entries a year, of which at least two must be planned.

Example revalidation records

Find an example by sector, role or type of revalidation activity.

Sector based examples

Hospital pharmacy Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account
Community pharmacy Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account
Primary care pharmacy Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account
Education and training Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account
Advisory / regulatory / government Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account
Industrial pharmacy, purchasing and distribution Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account
Mental health pharmacy Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account
Military pharmacy Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account

Role based examples

Management and leadership roles Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account
Locum Planned learning Unplanned learning Peer discussion Reflective account

 

​​Support from other organisations

You may be able to get advice about completing revalidation from: