A practical course that gives you the knowledge and skills to apply the CQC screening standard accurately and defensibly.
“Most CQC screening challenges are not down to lack of effort. They occur because teams are unsure how the standard applies in everyday screening decisions. This course breaks CQC screening down into clear, practical steps so you can make consistent decisions, support compliance and reduce follow ups and uncertainty.”
This CPD certified CQC Screening Standard course, delivered by a UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) registered provider, is designed for professionals and organisations responsible for recruiting, onboarding and screening care staff in regulated health and social care settings. It provides clear, practical guidance on how to apply effective screening practices that align with the expectations of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and support safer, compliant hiring.
Written by screening specialists with extensive industry experience, this online training explains how to carry out thorough identity verification, assess employment history and references, interpret DBS and other relevant checks, and make risk-based screening decisions that reflect both regulatory requirements and best practice. Learners will gain confidence in documenting screening outcomes accurately, maintaining robust records and establishing defensible processes that stand up to inspection and governance needs.
Suitable for HR professionals, compliance teams, registered managers and care sector recruiters, this course supports safer recruitment decisions, strengthens screening practices and helps organisations build consistent, proportionate and compliant approaches to workforce vetting that are aligned with recognised UK care standards.
✅ Course duration: 1–2 hours | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point
• Introduction to the CQC screening and Regulation 19 requirements
• Developed by care screening specialists with experience since 2006
• Learn identity checks, history verification and DBS suitability
• Ideal for care homes, agencies and regulated service providers
• How to conduct identity and Right to Work checks
• How to verify full employment history for care roles
• How to evidence and review gaps accurately
• How Enhanced DBS and barred list checks work
• How to validate qualifications and references
• How to assess suitability under Regulation 19
• How to maintain compliant screening documentation
• Helps meet CQC Regulation 19 requirements
• Reduces safeguarding and recruitment risks
• Builds confidence in care vetting decisions
• Supports safer recruitment and compliance
• Suitable for all regulated health and social care organisations
A focused one-to-one or small group coaching session for up to 10 attendees, delivered by Graham and Vivianne Johnson, specialists in vetting, screening and recruitment risk. This personalised session is tailored to your organisation’s challenges, processes and priorities, providing practical guidance, expert insight and real-world solutions to strengthen compliance, reduce risk and support confident hiring decisions.
This course breaks down the full CQC screening process step by step. You will learn the exact checks required, how to gather evidence and how to complete safe, compliant screening even if you are new to care vetting.
Yes. You will learn documentation standards, evidence expectations and common pitfalls that lead to poor inspection outcomes, helping you maintain clear and compliant files.
Yes. You will learn how to understand DBS disclosures, identify safeguarding risks, review barred list results and conduct suitability assessments for regulated activity roles.
Absolutely. The course gives you structured methods, real examples and clear guidance to help you identify concerns, assess suitability and make well informed decisions in care environments.
Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.
Fully Accredited Courses and UKRLP Registered
Our courses are independently accredited and your certificates are accepted for audits and CPD records. You recieve your CPD Certified Certificate of completion once the course is fully completed
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Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson