HPCSA news

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is pleased to announce that the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, has appointed Dr Magome Masike as the… Read More »New HPCSA Registrar

The Professional Board for Dietetics and Nutrition (DNB) invites registered dietitians to participate in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) needs assessment survey. CPD compliance is one of the legal requirements for HPCSA… Read More »Dietitian needs assessment survey

Kindly note that the HPCSA online services is undergoing planned maintenance on Friday, 7 April 2023 and will not be available for use by practitioners. The HPCSA… Read More »HPCSA scheduled online maintenance

Please note that the HPCSA website is undergoing security maintenance. The work will affect parts of the website resulting in some of the services being… Read More »HPCSA website undergoing maintenance update

The draft regulations relating to Scope of Profession for Dietitians have been published for public comment. The draft regulations were drafted in 2018 and comments are solicited… Read More »Draft regulations for Dietitians for comments

The Dietetics and Nutrition Board (DNB) reminds practitioners to adhere to the HPCSA ethical guidelines, not just for its legal obligations, but also for its… Read More »HPCSA ethical guidelines for dietitians

The HPCSA Professional Board for Radiography and Clinical Technology (RCT) is responsible for regulating the practice of radiography and clinical technology professions in South Africa.… Read More »Professional Board for Radiography and Clinical Technology

The HPCSA annual fees for the 2023/24 financial year are still being finalised and practitioners are advised not to pay their annual fees until they… Read More »HPCSA Annual Fees 2023/24

It is an absolute pleasure for me to wish you all a happy new year, this is a time for a fresh start and I… Read More »Message from HPCSA Acting Registrar

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has issued updates on the ongoing measles outbreak in the country. South Africa is currently experiencing a measles outbreak,… Read More »NICD update on measles outbreak

The HPCSA has streamlined the registration process. Practitioners graduating, commencing community service or any of other transitions requiring registration or updating their status with the… Read More »HPCSA registration process for graduates, community service or other professions

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is a statutory body established in terms of the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974 (The Act)… Read More »Caution against unethical partnerships

Mental health is important at every stage of life. People diagnosed with mental health challenges, may experience a combination of cognitive, emotional, or behavioural deficits… Read More »The occupational therapist’s role in promoting mental health

The Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics and Art Therapists (OCP) regulates three professions, one of which is the occupational therapy. The… Read More »Celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day

The HPCSA has updated the Guidelines on the keeping of patient records (Booklet 9). Practitioners are advised to adhere to the revised guidelines on record… Read More »Guidelines on patient recordkeeping

The profession of occupational therapy has a wide scope of application creating a more just and inclusive society.  To this end the professions governing body,… Read More »Promoting occupational therapy

We have heard your calls for a revamp to the HPCSA website. Now, you have a chance to be part of the change you want… Read More »HPCSA website functionality survey

The Professional Board for Psychology commemorates World Mental Health Awareness Month. The theme adopted by the World Health Organisation for this year is: “Mental health… Read More »Mental Health Awareness Month