Mandatory training incorporates compulsory training that is essential for general practitioners (GPs) to deliver safe and effective services. This type of training helps general practitioners to comply with local policies, regulatory requirements and government guidelines.

We provide a broad range of mandatory training courses suitable for NHS workers, such as nurses, dentists and general practitioners who are working in CQC regulated environments. We have covered the following points in our online mandatory training for general practitioners course package:

The subjects in the mandatory Core Skills Training Framework for general practitioners include the following:

General practitioners (GPs) who are required to participate in a training program for work must get paid for that time. Therefore, if the employer requires all new general practitioners (GPs) to attend orientation training, or their current general practitioners (GPs) to attend infection prevention and control training, that time must be paid.

The purpose of mandatory training for general practitioners (GPs) is to comply with the law and regulatory requirements to reduce and address areas of risk and to carry out duties safely and effectively.

Mandatory training will help general practitioners to improve their performance by strengthening their skills and understanding. Through consolidating a development program, abilities and experiences are brought together to a higher level so that all general practitioners have similar expertise and knowledge.

Mandatory training is essential for general practitioners because it ensures that they are aware of the new developments in the health and social care settings. Moreover, mandatory training enables general practitioners to update their knowledge and skills to meet the required and often-changing standards through reflective learning.

The benefits of mandatory training for general practitioners are the following:

Mandatory training courses are imperative and beneficial for general practitioners to meet organisational obligations and to achieve the standards set by regulatory authorities.

Mandatory training also supports general practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely and productively.

Click here to view all available statutory and mandatory training packages.

The majority of NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, nursing agencies, dental sectors and other health and social care agencies now insist that healthcare and social care professionals, especially the general practitioners should complete mandatory and statutory training that is aligned to the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).

All our core health and social care statutory and mandatory training modules are UK Core Skills Training Framework (UKCSTF) aligned.

To enrol on this online Mandatory Training for General Practitioners course package, please add the course to your basket. From there, you will be redirected to our secure checkout page to complete your booking.

Once you complete your online order, you will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes. You will also receive a separate email, including the link to your online mandatory training for general practitioners and login details.

On successful completion of each of the online mandatory training modules for general practitioners, you will be able to download, save and print a quality assured continuing professional development (CPD) certificate. Our CPD certificates are recognised internationally and can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

The CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)accredits all of our statutory and mandatory training courses as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

On completion of each of the mandatory training courses for general practitioners, you need to complete an online assessment (pass mark of 80%).

If you fail on the first try, do not worry. You can take the online test as many times as you need, with no extra charge.

Some states may allow general practitioners to make payment for their training costs. However, federal labour law still requires the employer to pay the general practitioners at their regular rate for the hours they spent completing the required mandatory training. If general practitioners must travel to an off-site location, the employer must pay for their travel expenses.

Mandatory training for general practitioners is essential to develop and strengthen their necessary skills and expertise, as well as to provide services in the health and social care settings effectively.

If you already hold evidence that you have completed relevant mandatory courses, including mandatory training for general practitioners, you must send this to your placement officer. The placement officer will then document this on your file.