are Manager - Regulated Professions Register 90 hours of of post registration training?

No, the Care Manager Diploma – Fast Track Level 5 Health and Social Care Management (8 Months) does not count towards the 90 hours of post-registration training required by the Regulated Professions Register (RPR). This is a common point of confusion for deputy managers and senior carers. The RPR is a voluntary register for health and social care professionals, and its 90-hour requirement applies specifically to individuals who are already registered on the RPR and need to maintain their status through continuing professional development (CPD). The Care Manager Diploma is a pre-qualification. It is designed to help you become eligible to apply for registration as a manager, particularly if you are aiming for roles regulated by the CQC in England, Care Inspectorate Scotland, or Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills in leadership, safeguarding, and service management that inspectors look for, but it is not CPD for those already on the register. Think of it this way: the diploma gets you the door open to the role of registered manager. Once you are in the role and registered, you then need to complete the 90 hours of CPD annually to stay on the RPR. The diploma itself is a substantial 120-credit qualification that takes eight months to complete in the fast-track route. It covers critical areas like financial management, quality assurance, and person-centred care planning, which are essential for passing your first inspection