On 5 November 2026, the Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics and Arts Therapy (OCP) joins the global Orthotics and Prosthetics community… Read More »Celebrating International Orthotics and Prosthetics Day 2026
World Occupational Therapy Day, celebrated annually on 27 October, recognises the contribution of occupational therapists to the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities… Read More »World Occupational Therapy Day 2026
The Professional Board for Psychology is using Mental Health Awareness Month to encourage greater understanding of mental health, reduce stigma and promote appropriate help-seeking among South Africans. Mental… Read More »Mental Health Awareness Month 2026
Article by Ms Khona Dyantyi Every child deserves the chance to arrive at school ready to learn, play and participate. For many South African children,… Read More »Spotting It Early: Why Screening and Early Occupational Therapy (OT) Intervention Matter in Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Article Compiled by: A Kruger and A Swanepoel The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of the Free State (UFS) implemented its 2026 Community… Read More »Occupational Therapy Training
Article by Mr Mahlatsi Manyama Occupational therapy plays a vital role in improving patients’ health, independence, dignity and quality of life. Through evidence-based clinical practice,… Read More »World Occupational Therapy Day 2026: Transforming Lives Through Clinical Practice
Article by Deshini Naidoo Occupational therapists are pivotal in enhancing individuals’ ability to engage in meaningful occupations, mainly using assistive devices. These devices are specifically… Read More »Occupational Therapist’s Use of Assistive Devices to Enable Participation in Occupations for All
Article by: Dr Lebogang Maseko Every day in South African clinics, a patient leaves with their blood pressure controlled or their wound dressed, yet still… Read More »Occupational Therapy in Primary Health Care (PHC): Getting People Back to Living
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is more than a box to tick. It is how registered health practitioners keep their knowledge and skills current, and how… Read More »Latest Changes to HPCSA CPD Programme
The HPCSA’s new Council has begun its 2025–2030 term. Meet the people leading the regulator, and find out what their focus on engagement, communication and… Read More »Meet Your New HPCSA Council
Good nutrition is a fundamental component of health and wellbeing across the life course. However, dietary behaviour is influenced by more than individual knowledge, preferences… Read More »National Nutrition Week 2026
The Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians (PBODO) has become aware of a notice currently circulating on WhatsApp and various other social media platforms… Read More »Amended Optometrists Qualification Regulations
You are cordially invited to attend the Professional Board for Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene roadshow in the Western Cape. Attendees will be CEU-accredited. Date:… Read More »Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene Board Western Cape Roadshow
In South Africa, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) regulates the Arts Therapy profession, which includes Art, Dance Movement, Drama and Music Therapy.… Read More »HPCSA Guidance on Arts Therapy
The Professional Board for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics invite practitioners to their roadshow in KwaZulu-Natal. Attendees will be CEU-accredited. Date: Friday, 09 October 2026 Time: 09:00 – 14:00… Read More »Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics Board KwaZulu-Natal Roadshow
The Professional Board for Speech Language and Hearing invite practitioners to their roadshow in the Western Cape. Attendees will be CEU-accredited. Date: Friday, 23 October 2026 Time: 09:00 –… Read More »Speech Language and Hearing Board Roadshow in the Western Cape
Practitioners belonging to the Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics and Arts Therapy are cordially invited to attend their roadshow in Gauteng. Attendees… Read More »OCP Gauteng Roadshow
The HPCSA Council is the governing body of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), the statutory body that regulates specific healthcare professions in… Read More »HPCSA Council Stakeholder Engagement in Limpopo
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), and the Professional Boards under its ambit, regularly hosts stakeholder engagements with the purpose of fostering collaboration,… Read More »2026 HPCSA Roadshows
With reference to the e-Bulletin sent to practitioners on 26 May 2026 please note the following: The Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians (PBODO) has resolved to… Read More »Guidance on Ocular Therapeutics CEUs