The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has issued updates on the ongoing measles outbreak in the country. South Africa is currently experiencing a measles outbreak,… Read More »NICD update on measles outbreak
The HPCSA has streamlined the registration process. Practitioners graduating, commencing community service or any of other transitions requiring registration or updating their status with the… Read More »HPCSA registration process for graduates, community service or other professions
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is a statutory body established in terms of the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974 (The Act)… Read More »Caution against unethical partnerships
The Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics and Art Therapists (OCP) regulates three professions, one of which is the occupational therapy. The… Read More »Celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day
The HPCSA has updated the Guidelines on the keeping of patient records (Booklet 9). Practitioners are advised to adhere to the revised guidelines on record… Read More »Guidelines on patient recordkeeping
The profession of occupational therapy has a wide scope of application creating a more just and inclusive society. To this end the professions governing body,… Read More »Promoting occupational therapy
Brazzaville – World Health Organization (WHO) launched a campaign to raise awareness and spur action for suicide prevention in the African region, which has the world’s… Read More »Reversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa
We have heard your calls for a revamp to the HPCSA website. Now, you have a chance to be part of the change you want… Read More »HPCSA website functionality survey
The participants of the 24th Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA), which was hosted by the Health Professions Council of… Read More »AMCOA 2022 Conference Statement
The Professional Board for Psychology commemorates World Mental Health Awareness Month. The theme adopted by the World Health Organisation for this year is: “Mental health… Read More »Mental Health Awareness Month
The Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) held its 24th Annual General Meeting on 6 October 2022, where the President of the Health Professions… Read More »Prof Simon Nemutandani appointed as the new AMCOA President
HPCSA met with AfriForum on Tuesday, 6 September 2022 to the discuss issues relating to registration and the downloading of the certificates by healthcare practitioners,… Read More »Committed to collaboration
The Professional Board of Dietetics and Nutrition (DNB) invite practitioners and students to submit their banner designs for the upcoming Nutrition Congress 2023 as described… Read More »Banner designs for Nutrition Congress
A Certificate of Status (COS – also referred to as Certificate of Good Standing) indicates that the applicant is in good standing. For South African registered… Read More »How apply for a Certificate of Status from the HPCSA
The HPCSA has updated the ethical guidelines for Telehealth (formerly called Telemedicine) to allow remote management of patients. Practitioners are reminded that, notwithstanding amendments as… Read More »HPCSA Telehealth Guidelines
As healthcare practitioners, we are aware that keeping accurate and up-to-date patient records is an integral part of patient/client consultations and maintaining professional practice. It… Read More »Patient Records – HPCSA ethical principles and professional conduct
The HPCSA is currently enhancing its online platform which is aimed at ensuring that the HPCSA upholds its mandate and becomes a more effective and… Read More »HPCSA ramps up online service offering
The Health Professions Council of South Africa is pleased to announce the Minister of Health’s decision, of appointing Dr Thabo Pinkoane as the Acting Registrar/CEO… Read More »HPCSA Acting Registrar/CEO
Practitioners are invited to register for the AMCOA International Conference hosted by the HPCSA 3 – 6 October 2022 at the Sun City Resort, North West, South Africa.
The HPCSA portal allows practitioners to manage their registration online. In this post we explain how to log into the portal, apply for community service,… Read More »How to log a service request through the HPCSA portal