HPCSA National Conference 2019 Outcomes
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) held its first-ever National Conference from 18 – 20 August 2019 at the Emperors Palace in Kempton… Read More »HPCSA National Conference 2019 Outcomes
HPCSA Corporate Affairs
HPCSA Past Presidents Award 2019
The HPCSA honoured Past Presidents at the Gala Dinner held during the recent 2019 National Conference. The Past President’s Award is aimed at recognizing a senior member who has served the Health Professions Council time and time again, either on the Council or Professional Board level, and someone who still continues to step up to the plate when called upon by the HPCSA.
HPCSA Lifetime Achievement Award 2019
The late Prof BM Mayosi was posthumously honored with this years’ Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is in recognition of individuals with more than 10 years… Read More »HPCSA Lifetime Achievement Award 2019
HPCSA Presidential Health Merit Award Winners 2019
The HPCSA National Conference held in August 2019 saw the gathering of professions regulated by the Council to engage on regulatory matters pertaining to the… Read More »HPCSA Presidential Health Merit Award Winners 2019
HPCSA National Conference App
The Inaugural National Conference of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) will be taking place from 18 – 20 August 2019 at Emperor’s… Read More »HPCSA National Conference App
HPCSA National Conference 2019 Programme
The programme for the HPCSA National Conference to be held 18 – 20 August 2019 at Emperor’s Palace, Kempton has been made available. The Conference… Read More »HPCSA National Conference 2019 Programme
Nominate heathcare practitioners making a difference
The HPCSA invited nominations for the Health Awards 2019 in the categories of Presidential Health Merit Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award. As a statutory… Read More »Nominate heathcare practitioners making a difference
New Minister of Health
The HPCSA welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the appointment of Dr Zweli Mkhize as the new Minister of Health.
Register for HPCSA National Conference 2019
The HPCSA invites interested parties to its 1st National Conference 2019 to be held at Emperors Palace on 18–20 August 2019. The Conference will provide an opportunity for… Read More »Register for HPCSA National Conference 2019
Call for Abstracts for HPCSA Conference 2019
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is hosting its 1st National Conference from Sunday, 18th August 2019 until Tuesday, 20th August 2019 at… Read More »Call for Abstracts for HPCSA Conference 2019
Inspiring health workers to build a healthy South Africa
The National Department of Health issued a statement reminding us of the important contribution health workers make to society with the rallying call of there… Read More »Inspiring health workers to build a healthy South Africa
Continuing Professional Development
Ongoing professional development is not only a key requirement of the HPCSA licensure but also enables practitioners to grow their skills and ability to serve the well-being of patients and their professions.
HPCSA National Conference 2019
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) will hold the first-ever HPCSA National Conference from 18 – 20 August 2019 at the Emperor’s Palace,… Read More »HPCSA National Conference 2019
Investigation into contractual relationships
Council has recently received numerous complaints against Preferred Provider Negotiators (PPN) – a service provider for optical benefits for members of different medical schemes. PPN… Read More »Investigation into contractual relationships
HPCSA Annual Fees 2019/20
The HPCSA annual fees for 2019/20 have been published. Practitioners are reminded that annual fee payments are due by 1 April and valid until 31 March of the following year.
New HPCSA Registrar/CEO
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Registrar/CEO Dr Manyangane Raymond Billa, who assumed his position on 01 January 2019.
HPCSA investigating scope of practice transgressions
The HPCSA notes with concern individuals performing healthcare services that fall outside their scope of practice. The Inspectorate Office is investigating various private companies performing home-based polysomnography (PSG) sleep studies and continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) titration studies with the aid of PSG equipment.
Informed consent
As the concept of transparency gains prominence, the process of keeping patients informed becomes more important than ever. HPCSA guides health practitioners through key issues that patients to make better knowledgeable decisions.
World first transplant
Would you rather die of liver failure or live with HIV? This was the ethical dilemma faced by doctors at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre… Read More »World first transplant
HPCSA off-site registration drive 2018
The HPCSA will be hosting a series of off-site registration dates throughout the country – see the list of venues below. to The aim of this initiative is to ensure that practitioners are registered on time to commence with internships, community service or even independent practice. Practitioners will have the opportunity to submit applications to the registration team in their region.