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HPCSA news

The latest news from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), protecting the public and guiding the professions.

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.

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. 

International recognition for HPCSA president

The HPCSA is proud to announce the election of its president Dr Letlape as Chair of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities(IAMRA) at the 13th International Conference on Medical Regulation held on 7–9 October 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Final reminder: HPCSA annual fees for 2018/9

Practitioners who have not yet settled their 2018/19 Annual HPCSA fees, are urged to do so before 31 October 2018 to avoid suspension from the register. Practitioners are also urged to use the online renewal and payment portal by following the steps set out below.

Keeping the record straight

HPCSA registered practitioners are advised to adhere to the following guidelines on record keeping that will also improve clinical outcomes, reduce waste, and ensure stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.