2020 HPCSA symposia dates
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the country and the world, and with many public gatherings barred from taking place, the HPCSA had… Read More »2020 HPCSA symposia dates
HPCSA news
The latest news from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), protecting the public and guiding the professions.
New HPCSA registration guidelines for medical practitioners
The Medical and Dental Professions Board (MDB) considered the registration of South African Citizens who hold qualifications not prescribed for registration during the board meeting… Read More »New HPCSA registration guidelines for medical practitioners
HPCSA fees for provincial government practitioners
All provincial government health practitioner employees must liaise with their respective provincial health departments to check if deductions were done on PERSAL for payment of their annual fees for 2020/21
New chairperson of CMS Council
The Minister of Health has appointed Professor Lungile Pepeta as the new Chairperson of the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), the regulator of the medical… Read More »New chairperson of CMS Council
COVID-19 working environment tips
In order to keep yourself, your colleagues and your patients safe we have compiled a list of procedures and precautionary measures that you can implement.… Read More »COVID-19 working environment tips
HPCSA Operations Under Alert Level 3
As we move to Alert Level 3 from 1 June 2020, Council will continue with its Business Continuity Plan to ensure ongoing practitioner access to HPCSA operations. Practitioners who… Read More »HPCSA Operations Under Alert Level 3
New NICD COVID-19 Guidelines for HPCSA Practitioners
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) keeps practitioners updated with information concerning COVID-19, ranging from frequently asked questions, providing technical resources and guidelines, information… Read More »New NICD COVID-19 Guidelines for HPCSA Practitioners
Dental practice COVID-19 safety guidelines
In order to keep yourself, your dental practice and your patients safe, the Professional Board for Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene has compiled a… Read More »Dental practice COVID-19 safety guidelines
COVID-19 Guidelines for Dental Assistants
COVID-19 guidance to members of the HPCSA Professional Board for Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene.
COVID-19 Guidance for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians Board
The Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians has been inundated with queries from practitioners on whether they can start operating their practices during Level… Read More »COVID-19 Guidance for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians Board
HPCSA COVID-19 Guidelines
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to new and increased demands for the treatment and care of South Africans infected and affected by the virus.… Read More »HPCSA COVID-19 Guidelines
Notice to amend Telemedicine Guidelines during COVID-19 – dated 3 April 2020
On 26 March 2020, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) published guidance to practitioners on the application of the Telemedicine Guidelines; as contained… Read More »Notice to amend Telemedicine Guidelines during COVID-19 – dated 3 April 2020
Extension of the deadline for the payment of the annual fees and the validity of the current practising certificate
In view of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the state of national disaster as announced by the President in terms of the Disaster Management Act,… Read More »Extension of the deadline for the payment of the annual fees and the validity of the current practising certificate
COVID-19: HPCSA Guidelines for Healthcare Practitioners
The COVID-19 outbreak constitutes a public health emergency and risk to practitioners, patients and more broadly, the well-being of the South African community. The declaration… Read More »COVID-19: HPCSA Guidelines for Healthcare Practitioners
HPCSA Annual Fees Determination Process
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is a statutory established in terms of the Health Professions Act, 56 of 1974; to provide for… Read More »HPCSA Annual Fees Determination Process
HPCSA Business Continuity Plan
On 15 March 2020, the President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa declared the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) a national disaster in… Read More »HPCSA Business Continuity Plan
HPCSA online renewal guide
Guide to HPCSA online renewal that will enable practitioners access to statements, invoices, code practising cards and change membership status.
HPCSA guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The unfolding COVID-19 outbreak is an unprecedented occurrence requiring a systematic coordinated response. The National Department of Health and National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD)… Read More »HPCSA guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
HPCSA Annual Fees 2020
The HPCSA annual fees for 2020/21 applies till 31 March 2021. The annual fees for the new fiscal 2021/22 will be announced in March 2021. See… Read More »HPCSA Annual Fees 2020
New report warns of environmental concerns for children and adolescents
A recent report by the WHO, UNICEF and The Lancet , featuring contributions from a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU) found the health and future of every… Read More »New report warns of environmental concerns for children and adolescents