The latest news from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), protecting the public and guiding the professions.
Article by Lyndsey Swart The introduction of the Ergonomics Regulation, 2019 created a golden opportunity for occupational therapists to harness the core principles of its… Read More »The Ergonomics Regulation and Occupational Therapists
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) supports holistic development for children up to age nine, especially those with developmental delays and disabilities. In South Africa, the significance… Read More »Occupational Therapy’s Role and Scope in Early Childhood Intervention
Article by Carmenita Dampies Engaging in activity and occupation play a large role within the Occupational Therapy field. This refers to the different experiences and… Read More »Role of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technicians in Providing Assistive Devices
Article by Aluwani Manenzhe The mandatory provisions in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Act put rehabilitation, reintegration and early return central in… Read More »Economics of Sick Leave: Return to Work Programme
This year’s World Occupational Therapy Week theme is “Occupational Therapy in Action,” taking place 27 October – 2 November 2025. The theme highlights the essence… Read More »World Occupational Therapy Week 2025
The National Department of Health (NDoH), United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and other key partners, is… Read More »National Nutrition Week 2025
You are invited to the Professional Board for Dietetics and Nutrition Northern Cape roadshow, where attending practitioners will be accredited with 5 CEUs. Date: Friday, 03 October 2025 Registration: 08:00 – 09:00… Read More »HPCSA Dietetics and Nutrition Northern Cape Roadshow
Professional Board for Speech, Language and Hearing practitioner are invited to the Eastern Cape roadshow, where attending practitioners will be accredited with CEUs. Date: Thursday, 16… Read More »Eastern Cape Speech, Language and Hearing Practitioner Roadshow
The Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians (PBODO) wished to remind practitioners that only practitioners registered in the category of THERAPEUTICS may prescribe the… Read More »Guidance on the Administration and Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Agents by Optometrists
The HPCSA regards the ability to perform basic life support as a common competency across all 12 Professional Boards. All professions registered under the ambit… Read More »Basic Life Support Training Requirements for PPB Practitioners
You are cordially invited to the Professional Board for Emergency Care North West province roadshow, where attending practitioners will be accredited with CEUs. Date: Friday, 12 September 2025 Registration: 08:00… Read More »HPCSA Emergency Care Roadshow in Klerksdorp
The HPCSA extends its sincere appreciation to all health practitioners who have ensured that they are continuing professional development (CPD) compliant. Your commitment to CPD… Read More »CPD Guidance
The Inspectorate Office is central to ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Health Professions Act, 56 of 1974, its rules and regulations governing the… Read More »Compliance Work of the Inspectorate Office
The Professional Board for Dietetics and Nutrition (DNB) under the ambit of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) convened a meeting with Life… Read More »HPCSA and Life Healthcare Engage on Dietitians’ Scope of Practice
Prof. Yvonne Paul Introduction Biokinetics represents a uniquely South African healthcare profession that has operated exclusively within the private healthcare sector since its establishment in… Read More »Biokinetics to the Public Sector: A Critical Need for Healthcare Integration
An Appeal from the PPB Board of the HPCSA Prof. Marianne Unger – Chairperson of the Education, Training and Registrations Committee South African physiotherapy stands… Read More »The Future of Physiotherapy in South Africa Lies in Your Hands
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is pleased to announce the official launch of the beta version of our AI-powered Chatbot. This follows… Read More »HPCSA Chatbot Now Live!
Please be informed that multiple HPCSA-issued email accounts have been compromised following a recent phishing campaign. In this incident, some stakeholders — both internal and… Read More »Alert: Compromised HPCSA Email Accounts
You are cordially invited to the Professional Board for Environmental Health Practitioners Eastern Cape province roadshow, where attending practitioners will be accredited with CEUs. Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 Time: 09:00… Read More »Invitation to Environmental Health Board Eastern Cape Roadshow
You are cordially invited to the Radiography and Clinical Technology Board North West province roadshow, where attending practitioners will be accredited with 4 Ethics and 1 General CEUs. Date: Friday, 22… Read More »Radiography and Clinical Technology Board North West Roadshow