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
HPCSA news
The latest news from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), protecting the public and guiding the professions.
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
HPCSA registration requirement update
The Maintenance of Licensure (MoL) programme is being developed by the HPCSA in line with its regulatory mandate to uphold the social contract between the… Read More »HPCSA registration requirement update
New HPCSA Registrar/CEO
Update issued on 26 August 2021 by Prof MS Nemutandani, President of the Council, Health Professions Council of South Africa: The Minister of Health, Dr… Read More »New HPCSA Registrar/CEO
HPCSA Roadshows
HPCSA is hosting a series of Professional Board specific roadshows where participating practitioners will earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Practitioners are invited to participate in… Read More »HPCSA Roadshows
How to download your HPCSA registration certificate or card
An HPCSA registration certificate certifies that the bearer is a legally qualified healthcare practitioner and therefore allowed to practice their profession in South Africa. Registered… Read More »How to download your HPCSA registration certificate or card
New guidelines for accessing HPCSA services
The HPCSA’s online portal is now fully operational allowing practitioners direct access to functions previously handled manually. This means that practitioners can henceforth utilise the… Read More »New guidelines for accessing HPCSA services
HPCSA scam alert
Foreign-registered healthcare practitioners are being targeted by criminals claiming to be Hawks’ investigators, and using HPCSA stationary to frame their victims.
How to submit CPD points to the HPCSA
The maintenance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is one of the requirements of HPCSA registration. Going forward practitioners will need to manage their CPD status… Read More »How to submit CPD points to the HPCSA
How to pay HPCSA annual fees
We advise on how to pay the HPCSA annual fees which are due by 31 May 2021.
HPCSA annual fees
The HPCSA annual fees for the 2023/2024 are available here. We advise practitioners on what, how and when to pay along with guidance on exemptions and removal from the register.
HPCSA service guidelines during the pandemic
HPCSA offices remain closed until further notice with the services below continuing online. Practitioners can also engage the HPCSA Client Care Centre for all general… Read More »HPCSA service guidelines during the pandemic
Council for Medical Schemes 2021 Fraud, Waste and Abuse webinar
The HPCSA Acting Registrar/CEO, Dr Munyadziwa Kwinda will be one of the industry experts participating in the Council for Medical Schemes 2021 Fraud Waste and Abuse (FWA) webinar. The theme… Read More »Council for Medical Schemes 2021 Fraud, Waste and Abuse webinar