HPCSA annual fees
The HPCSA annual fees for the 2023/2024 are available here. We advise practitioners on what, how and when to pay along with guidance on exemptions and removal from the register.
Important Update to the CPD Programme
The HPCSA would like to take this opportunity to thank all practitioners who have done what is required to enable them to be CPD compliant.… Read More »Important Update to the CPD Programme
Medical and Dental Board Health Commitee Roadshow Gqeberha
The Health Committee of the Medical and Dental Professions Board is inviting Intern Curators, Independent Assessors and Treating Practitioners to attend a workshop in the… Read More »Medical and Dental Board Health Commitee Roadshow Gqeberha
HPCSA CPD Point Requirements Arranged by Professional Board
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points are a crucial requirement for professionals to maintain their licenses and stay updated with industry standards. Different professional boards establish… Read More »HPCSA CPD Point Requirements Arranged by Professional Board
Important Update Relating to the CPD Programme
The HPCSA would like to take this opportunity to thank to all practitioners for being CPD compliant. Practitioners who are not compliant still have an… Read More »Important Update Relating to the CPD Programme
Amended HPCSA Rules Relating to Continuing Education and Training
The Health Professions Council of South Africa has, under section 26 of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 0f 1974), made the rules… Read More »Amended HPCSA Rules Relating to Continuing Education and Training
How to Fix a Blank HPCSA Practice Card
Practitioners whose HPCSA practicing cards display as blank after downloading them from the self-service portal, can apply the following steps to correct the matter: Go… Read More »How to Fix a Blank HPCSA Practice Card
OCP Roadshow in Gqeberha
The Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics and Arts Therapy invites practitioners registered under the board to a roadshow in Gqeberha and… Read More »OCP Roadshow in Gqeberha
CPD Compliance Deadline for DNB Practitioners
Practitioners are urged to check their CPD status, and in the event of non-compliance, take the required steps to avoid suspension. In line with section 19A… Read More »CPD Compliance Deadline for DNB Practitioners
Revamped HPCSA Website
We are proud to announce that the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s (HPCSA) newly revamped website is now officially live. This milestone marks the culmination of… Read More »Revamped HPCSA Website
Guidance on the Ethical Use of AI in Social Media
As part of the Professional Board for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics’s ongoing commitment of guiding and assisting practitioners, this article provides guidance on the ethical use… Read More »Guidance on the Ethical Use of AI in Social Media
Request for CDP Examiners and Moderators
The Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics and Arts Therapy (OCP) invites experienced examiners and moderators to submit curriculum vitaes for purposes… Read More »Request for CDP Examiners and Moderators
Selection Criteria for OCP Education and Training Evaluators
The Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics and Arts Therapy (OCP) invites suitably qualified evaluators to assist with the evaluation of educational… Read More »Selection Criteria for OCP Education and Training Evaluators
HPCSA Platform Maintenace
We are pleased to announce that wave 2 of the Oracle Service Cloud Enhancement project will be launched on 11 February 2025, following the successful… Read More »HPCSA Platform Maintenace
New Draft Dietitians and Nutritionists Rules Published for Comment
The HPCSA published draft Rules Relating to the Registration by Dietitians and Nutritionists of Additional Qualifications on 15 November 2024. The HPCSA intends, under section 61A(1)(l) of… Read More »New Draft Dietitians and Nutritionists Rules Published for Comment
New Clinical Decision Support Tools for Emergency Care Providers
The Professional Board for Emergency Care (PBEC) is pleased to introduce the Clinical Decision Support Tools (CDSTs) for Emergency Care Providers. These tools have been meticulously developed to enhance… Read More »New Clinical Decision Support Tools for Emergency Care Providers
Important Update Relating to the CPD Programme
The HPCSA would like to take this opportunity to thank the registered practitioners who are CPD compliant. Those who are not yet CPD compliant, have until 31 March… Read More »Important Update Relating to the CPD Programme
New CPD Compliance Guidelines for Dietetics and Nutrition Practitioners
CPD compliance to become a pre-requisite for annual registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Qualifying in any profession is an important personal… Read More »New CPD Compliance Guidelines for Dietetics and Nutrition Practitioners
Community engagement: building refugee parents’ capacity towards their child with a disability
By Chantal Christopher, Occupational Therapy Lecturer, University of KwaZulu-Natal The Discipline of Occupational Therapy at the University of KwaZulu-Natal collaborates with Refugee Social Services(RSS) within the… Read More »Community engagement: building refugee parents’ capacity towards their child with a disability
The Occupational Therapist’s Role in Post Stroke Pain
By Mrs. Alison Louise Camp, Occupational Therapy Clinician and Expert Physical/Neuro Practitioner, OTASA Professional Body Post Stroke Pain (PSP) is found in up to 50-70%… Read More »The Occupational Therapist’s Role in Post Stroke Pain
Cape Town Metro Occupational Therapists in Health Forum
By Carolyn Rangolie, Chief Occupational Therapist, Tygerberg Hospital The Occupational Therapists of the Cape Town Metropole working within the Western Cape Government Department of Health… Read More »Cape Town Metro Occupational Therapists in Health Forum