AMCOA International Conference 2022
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.
HPCSA Corporate Affairs
How to log a service request through the HPCSA portal
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
Closure of HPCSA info email address
The HPCSA’s online portal is operational, this allows for practitioners to perform their own requirements of functions that were previously conducted manually. As part of… Read More »Closure of HPCSA info email address
Updating contact details on HPCSA portal
Practitioners can update their personal details online by logging a service request with the HPCSA as explained below. The HPCSA portal also allows practitioners to… Read More »Updating contact details on HPCSA portal
COVID-19 vaccination changes
The Department of Health (DoH) announced changes to its COVID-19 vaccination programme as part of ongoing efforts guided by scientific evidence to increase vaccine uptake… Read More »COVID-19 vaccination changes
HPCSA Client Satisfaction Survey
The HPCSA will be conducting its client satisfaction survey for 2021. Various practitioners will be randomly selected to participate in the survey by Data Management… Read More »HPCSA Client Satisfaction Survey
Amendments to CPD programme
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has amended the following aspects of its Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme: The process of randomly selecting… Read More »Amendments to CPD programme
Robotic surgery at public health institution
The first robotic surgical operation in a government hospital was performed on 22 February 2022 at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town. The surgical robotic programme… Read More »Robotic surgery at public health institution
Message from HPCSA President
As we bid farewell to 2021, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the challenges and triumphs that have crossed our path… Read More »Message from HPCSA President
Suspension from HPCSA register due to non-payment of annual fees
Practitioners who have not yet paid their annual fees are urged to so by 30 November 2021 or face suspension from the register. The announcement… Read More »Suspension from HPCSA register due to non-payment of annual fees
Booster shots for healthcare practitioners
Healthcare workers who participated in the initial Sisonke Study are now eligible for the booster shot of J&J under the second phase of this project.… Read More »Booster shots for healthcare practitioners
HPCSA 2021 off-site registrations
HPCSA off-site registrations will run from 22 November till 24 December 2021 with designated teams visiting each province. These events are aimed at ensuring those… Read More »HPCSA 2021 off-site registrations
How to update CEUs and CPDs on the HPCSA website
The CPD programme has been streamlined and practitioners are advised to familiarise themselves with the new process to meet their HPCSA CPD requirements. In this… Read More »How to update CEUs and CPDs on the HPCSA website
Updated CPD programme
The HPCSA has streamlined Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements by making the process interactive. The new workflow is explained in the article below and practitioners… Read More »Updated CPD programme
How to get your COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Vaccinated healthcare practitioners can now download their digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate. The digital tool is only available to fully vaccinated individuals and can be used to… Read More »How to get your COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Mental Health Day
The Professional Board for Psychology is commemorating World Mental Health Awareness Month specifically on 10 October, which is Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization’s, theme for this year is “Mental… Read More »Mental Health Day
COVID-19 misinformation
The challenges COVID-19 brings to healthcare seem to multiply by the day. If the mutation of the virus is not enough, the outbreak of misinformation… Read More »COVID-19 misinformation
Alert on criminal redistribution of stolen goods
The Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians (PBODO) sympathises with those healthcare practitioners affected by the public unrest that took place in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Stolen… Read More »Alert on criminal redistribution of stolen goods
Acting HPCSA Registrar/CEO appointed
The Health Professions Council of South Africa is pleased to inform you of the Minister of Health’s decision, Dr Joe Phaahla, to appoint Ms Melissa… Read More »Acting HPCSA Registrar/CEO appointed
HPCSA operations during level 4
On 27 June 2021 South Africa, moved to adjusted alert level 4 of the lockdown following a sharp increase of COVID-19 infections. The Acting Health… Read More »HPCSA operations during level 4