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This online course covers fit and proper person requirements, CQC Regulation 19, recruitment procedures, professional body registration, reasonable adjustments and non-compliance. It is designed for people working in care and supports safer recruitment, professional standards and evidence of knowledge for workplace compliance.
Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care Course (Level 4) Summary
Course Name: Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care Course (Level 4)
Duration: 1 Hour
Delivery: Online Training Course
Certificate Included: Instant Digital Certificate
Accreditation: CPD Accredited
Suitable For: Care home managers, care providers, care staff, support workers, registered nurses, healthcare professionals, social workers, care coordinators, quality assurance managers and compliance officers
Assessment: Online Multiple Choice Test
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Last Updated:
25 Jul 2026
What is Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care Course training?
The Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care Course (Level 4) provides an overview of the requirements surrounding the employment of suitable and competent people in regulated care services.
The course introduces learners to CQC Regulation 19, which requires providers in England to operate robust recruitment procedures and take appropriate steps to ensure people employed are fit and proper for their roles. It also covers the role of the CQC, professional body registration, reasonable adjustments, recruitment procedures and the consequences of non-compliance.
Learners can apply this knowledge when considering recruitment, staff suitability, professional registration and ongoing employment within care environments.
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Who Is This Course For?
The Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care Course (Level 4) is suitable for people working in health and social care who have responsibilities relating to recruitment, staffing, compliance or professional practice. This includes care home managers, care providers, caregivers, support workers, registered nurses, healthcare professionals, social workers, care coordinators, quality assurance managers and compliance officers.
It can also support staff induction, refresher training, awareness and knowledge enhancement where an understanding of fit and proper person requirements is relevant to the role.
Key Benefits
✓ Explain what is meant by a fit and proper person in care
✓ Understand the practical requirements of CQC Regulation 19
✓ Recognise the importance of robust recruitment procedures
✓ Understand the relevance of professional body registration
✓ Recognise potential consequences of non-compliance
✓ Apply knowledge to safer staffing and workplace compliance
Course Modules
- Fit and Proper Persons Employed – Course Introduction
- What is Regulation 19?
- The Role of the CQC
- Regulation 19 in Full
- Who is a Fit and Proper Person?
- Fit and Proper for Their Role
- Reasonable Adjustments
- Recruitment Procedures
- Professional Body Registration
- Non-Compliance
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Learning Outcomes
| Learner Outcome | Covered |
|---|---|
| Explain what it means to be a fit and proper person in care | ✓ |
| Describe the purpose of CQC Regulation 19 | ✓ |
| Identify the role of the CQC in regulating care services | ✓ |
| Explain the key requirements of Regulation 19 | ✓ |
| Identify factors that determine whether a person is fit for their role | ✓ |
| Recognise the importance of robust recruitment procedures | ✓ |
| Explain when reasonable adjustments may be required | ✓ |
| Understand the importance of professional body registration | ✓ |
| Recognise the need to maintain professional registration | ✓ |
| Identify the risks of employing someone who is not fit for their role | ✓ |
| Explain the potential consequences of non-compliance | ✓ |
| Apply fit and proper person requirements to workplace recruitment and staffing |
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“Clear explanation of Regulation 19 and its importance when recruiting care staff.”
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“A concise course covering important regulatory responsibilities for care providers.”
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Why Is Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care Course training important?
Employing people who are suitable for their roles is central to safe, effective care. CQC Regulation 19 requires providers in England to use robust recruitment procedures, undertake relevant checks and have arrangements for ongoing monitoring where appropriate. The regulation also covers people such as agency and bank staff, contractors and volunteers working within services.
For learners, understanding these requirements supports better staffing decisions, professional accountability and risk reduction. It also helps organisations identify situations where a person may no longer be suitable to carry out particular duties.
Good recruitment and professional registration processes help protect people receiving care, colleagues and the organisation while supporting consistent workplace standards and regulatory compliance.
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Is Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care Course training a legal requirement in the UK?
The training course itself is not generally a legal requirement. However, in England, registered providers carrying on regulated activities must comply with Regulation 19 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
Regulation 19 requires providers to ensure that people employed for the purposes of carrying on regulated activities are fit and proper for their roles and to operate robust recruitment procedures. It also requires appropriate arrangements for people who may no longer meet the requirements.
Employers should therefore ensure that recruitment, suitability checks, professional registration and ongoing staffing processes meet their regulatory responsibilities. Completing this course can provide supporting evidence of relevant knowledge, but it does not replace the employer’s own checks, policies or procedures.
The specific regulatory framework varies across the UK, so organisations should follow the requirements applicable in their nation and sector.
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Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care Coursetraining FAQ?
What is a fit and proper person in care?
A fit and proper person is someone who is suitable to carry out their role safely and appropriately within a care service. Providers must consider whether people employed are able to perform their duties and meet relevant requirements. Regulation 19 supports robust recruitment and ongoing arrangements to ensure staff remain suitable for their roles.
Who needs Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care training?
The course is suitable for care home managers, care providers, support workers, caregivers, registered nurses, healthcare professionals, social workers, care coordinators, quality assurance managers and compliance officers. It can be particularly useful for staff involved in recruitment, compliance, professional standards or workforce management.
Is Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care training a legal requirement?
No. The course itself is not legally mandatory. However, Regulation 19 places legal requirements on registered providers in England concerning the fitness and suitability of people employed to provide regulated care. Training can help staff understand these responsibilities but does not replace the provider’s required recruitment checks and procedures.
What is CQC Regulation 19?
CQC Regulation 19 is the fit and proper persons employed regulation under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. It requires providers to operate robust recruitment procedures and ensure people employed are fit and proper for their roles. It also covers appropriate arrangements where a person may no longer be fit to carry out their duties.
How often should fit and proper person requirements be reviewed?
There is no single universal training interval specified by Regulation 19 for completing this course. Providers should have appropriate arrangements for ongoing monitoring of staff suitability and should follow their own policies, risk assessments and regulatory requirements. Refresher training may be used where an organisation identifies a need to maintain or update staff knowledge.
Why is professional body registration important in care?
Where registration with a healthcare or social care regulator is a requirement of the role, providers need to ensure staff can continue to meet the relevant professional standards throughout employment. This can include requirements relating to continuing professional development and revalidation.
What are reasonable adjustments in care recruitment?
Reasonable adjustments are changes made to prevent a disabled applicant or employee being placed at a substantial disadvantage. In recruitment, this could include adjustments to interview arrangements, written tests, premises or communication methods. Employers have legal duties under the Equality Act 2010, so suitability decisions should not unlawfully discriminate against disabled applicants or staff.
How long does the Fit and Proper Persons Employed in Care Course take?
The course takes approximately 1 hour to complete online. Learners receive instant access after enrolment and complete an online multiple-choice quiz. On successful completion, a CPD-accredited digital certificate is available to download. The course also includes unlimited exam retakes according to the source course information.
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