About Practitioner Development UK (PDUK)
PDUK trains healthcare professionals to be the best they can be.
Practitioner Development UK specialises in healthcare CPD, nursing CPD, clinical skills training, online learning and in-house healthcare training for nurses, midwives, HCAs, allied health professionals and wider healthcare teams across the UK.
Our aim is to provide outstanding continuing professional development (CPD) for healthcare professionals and if the feedback we get from our clients is anything to go by, we’re doing a good job:
"This has been the fourth consecutive year that we have used PDUK for nurse and HCA CPD. We have consistently found them to be well organised, easy to work with and professional in all respects. Their courses are of the highest standard." Nurse manager and education lead, Kent.
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Practitioner Development UK offers more than 300 fully certificated scheduled and in-house courses, delivered virtually online and at a variety of locations in the UK and abroad. Our flexible training solutions count towards your CPD hours and give evidence for your professional portfolio.
Courses delivered by clinical educators
PDUK courses are delivered by experienced clinical educators with specialist knowledge and current healthcare practice experience. Our tutors are selected for their ability to inspire clinical excellence through education and to share practical knowledge that supports safe, effective patient care.
Why healthcare professionals choose PDUK
- More than 20 years’ experience in healthcare CPD and clinical training
- Over 300 fully certificated scheduled healthcare CPD courses and in-house healthcare training courses
- Training for nurses, HCAs, GPs, paramedics, pharmacists and allied health professionals
- Flexible delivery through online, face-to-face and in-house training
- Courses designed to support CPD records and professional portfolios
Healthcare professionals we support
PDUK provides healthcare CPD and clinical skills training for a wide range of healthcare professionals, from primary care and community services to specialist clinical teams.
Our courses are suitable for:
- GPs
- Nurse practitioners
- Practice nurses
- General nurses
- Health care assistants
- Paramedics
- Health visitors
- District nurses
- School nurses
- Pharmacists
- Physiotherapists
- Radiographers
- Physician associates
- Allied health professionals
Led by an experienced clinician and educator
Founder
Dr Debra Sharu (DPhil, ANP)
PDUK was founded by Dr Debra Sharu, an experienced clinician, educator, academic and author with more than 40 years’ experience in healthcare practice and education across the UK and USA.
Dr Sharu is a fully qualified family nurse practitioner and a true innovator in advanced practitioner education. She created PDUK more than 20 years ago to fill a gap in the market for high-quality healthcare CPD and clinical training.
Her book, Learning in the Workplace, examines a group of advanced nurse practitioners during their first year of professional practice.
Frequently asked questions
Who are PDUK courses suitable for?
PDUK courses are suitable for nurses, HCAs, GPs, paramedics, pharmacists, allied health professionals and wider healthcare teams looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills.
Do PDUK courses count towards CPD hours?
Yes. PDUK courses are fully certificated and can be used as evidence towards CPD records and professional portfolios.
Does PDUK offer in-house healthcare training?
Yes. PDUK offers in-house healthcare training for organisations and teams, as well as scheduled courses and online learning options.
How do PDUK courses support professional development?
PDUK courses support professional development by helping healthcare professionals refresh clinical knowledge, build practical skills and maintain evidence of ongoing learning.