Post-Registration Responsibilities: What Every HCPC and CORU Professional Should Know
Getting registered with HCPC in the UK or CORU in Ireland is a big achievement—but your professional journey doesn’t stop there. Once you’re registered, there are important post-registration responsibilities you must follow to keep your status active and your career on track.
At Evenhanded Overseas Consultancy, we not only offer HCPC registration assistance and CORU registration consultancy, but we also guide professionals on what comes after registration, through our full overseas healthcare registration services.
Why Post-Registration Responsibilities Matter
Being a registered healthcare professional means you’re trusted to deliver safe, ethical, and effective care. To maintain that trust, HCPC and CORU expect you to follow certain rules and stay up to date in your field.
Failing to meet these responsibilities can lead to warnings, suspension, or even removal from the register.
Key Responsibilities for HCPC Registrants
Once you’re registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), here’s what you must do:
1. Renew Your Registration
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HCPC registration must be renewed every two years.
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You’ll receive a reminder, but it’s your responsibility to submit the renewal and pay the fee.
2. Maintain CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
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You must regularly update your skills and knowledge.
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If selected, you’ll need to submit proof of your learning activities.
3. Follow the HCPC Standards
These include:
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Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics
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Standards for continuing professional development
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Standards of proficiency for your profession
Our UK healthcare licensing support can help you understand and follow these standards.
Key Responsibilities for CORU Registrants
If you’re registered with CORU (Ireland’s health and social care regulator), your responsibilities are similar but tailored to Irish regulations.
1. Renew Annually
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CORU registration must be renewed every year.
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You must pay the annual fee and confirm that you continue to meet CORU’s standards.
2. Engage in CPD
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CORU requires you to complete Continuing Professional Development and keep a CPD portfolio.
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You may be asked to submit it for review at any time.
3. Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
This includes:
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Putting patients’ interests first
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Maintaining confidentiality
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Being honest and trustworthy
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Staying within your scope of practice
We include guidance on all of this in our CORU registration consultancy services.
Additional Responsibilities You Shouldn’t Overlook
Keep Your Contact Info Updated
If you move, change your phone number, or change jobs, inform HCPC or CORU as soon as possible.
Stay Informed About Changes
Regulatory standards can change. Make sure you regularly check updates from HCPC or CORU.
Ensure Professional Indemnity Insurance
As we’ve shared in our previous blog, both HCPC and CORU require active professional indemnity insurance to remain registered.
We Help You Stay Compliant
Evenhanded Overseas Consultancy offers ongoing support to help you:
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Stay on top of renewal deadlines
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Organize your CPD records
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Understand your legal responsibilities
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Avoid mistakes that could affect your career
Whether you’re already working or still looking for healthcare jobs in the UK and Ireland, we make sure you stay compliant and confident.
Final Thoughts
Getting registered is just the beginning. To succeed as a healthcare professional in the UK or Ireland, you need to maintain your registration and meet all post-registration responsibilities.
Let Evenhanded Overseas Consultancy be your trusted partner throughout your entire journey—from registration to long-term career support.
Contact us today to learn how we can help with registration, compliance, and job placement.
