HPCSA conference survey
Following the fantastic support of the HPCSA roadshows by practitioners, the Council is considering an annual conference and would like your input on what you… Read More »HPCSA conference survey
First aid for Biokineticists
The Professional Board for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokineticists have recently reviewed the first-aid requirements for Biokineticists. Going forward all Biokineticist must have a BLS level… Read More »First aid for Biokineticists
Give your views on role extention for Radiographers
HPCSA calls on Radiologists and Radiographers to assist with a study to determine the feasibility of role extension for Radiographers relating to the injection of… Read More »Give your views on role extention for Radiographers
Registration of Dental Assistants
Following the recent judgment by Judge Ismail, all Dental Assistants have to be registered with the HPCSA. Judge Ismail dismissed the South African Dental Association’s… Read More »Registration of Dental Assistants
Annual fees due
A final reminder to all practitioners that annual fees are due before 1 April. Please click here to view Annual Fees payable and remember to… Read More »Annual fees due
Motsoaledi warns opportunists NHI will not be ‘a pot of gold’
HEALTH Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Thursday that National Health Insurance (NHI) was not “a pot of gold”, and urged caution over the role of… Read More »Motsoaledi warns opportunists NHI will not be ‘a pot of gold’
Cancer vaccination campaign under way
Bloemfontein – A national vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer in women was launched on Wednesday, targeting thousands of Grade Four schoolgirls. “South Africa is… Read More »Cancer vaccination campaign under way
Two years in a rural hospital
Dr Helen Cranage spent two years in South Africa. Here’s a personal account of her time at Mosvold Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. After setting off to… Read More »Two years in a rural hospital
Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics Board roadshow
It’s time for another exciting chance to engage with other members of the Professional Board for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics. Join us at the roadshow… Read More »Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics Board roadshow
The Right to Quality Health Care
The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and the Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics Invite you to attend an evening of reflection… Read More »The Right to Quality Health Care
Support for reform of the pharmaceutical patent laws
The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has come out in support of Minister Motsoaledi and the DTI’s call for reform on South African medicine patent… Read More »Support for reform of the pharmaceutical patent laws
Heads will roll over poor healthcare
Interesting times lie ahead for South Africa’s public healthcare system. Starting today, heads will roll if the quality of healthcare is found to have been… Read More »Heads will roll over poor healthcare
Paramedic stabbed eight times
An ER24 paramedic has been stabbed eight times during an attempted hijacking in Vereeniging. 30-year-old Ryno Strydom was off duty when he noticed a man… Read More »Paramedic stabbed eight times
Study revives the great vitamin debate
The end of last year brought a perennial scientific argument: research in a reputable medical journal showing that vitamin and mineral supplementation was as helpful… Read More »Study revives the great vitamin debate
Call for regulation of supplements
This week it was confirmed that Kaizer Chiefs player, Josta Dladla, tested positive for the banned stimulant, methylhexanamine, commonly known as 1.3-dimethyl or DMAA, the… Read More »Call for regulation of supplements
Warning: Don’t study at unaccredited institutions
The Professional Board for Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene of HPCSA has warned the public that Oxbridge Academy in Stellenbosch, Western Cape is not accredited… Read More »Warning: Don’t study at unaccredited institutions
Dr Wouter Basson found guilty of unprofessional conduct
The HPCSA is elated at the verdict of the Professional Conduct Committee that found Dr Wouter Basson guilty of unprofessional conduct during his time as… Read More »Dr Wouter Basson found guilty of unprofessional conduct
Considering studying abroad? Be well informed
The HPCSA has cautioned students who are considering studying medicine abroad to be well informed about the registration and other requirements they will need to… Read More »Considering studying abroad? Be well informed
Urgent: Annual fees & cancelled debit orders
This is a friendly reminder that annual fees are due before 1 April 2014. Practitioners are kindly advised to not set up debit orders to… Read More »Urgent: Annual fees & cancelled debit orders
Abuse of the RWOPS programme unacceptable
The Remunerative Work Outside Public Service (RWOPS) programme is allowed by government and is a policy that makes it possible for practitioners in full-time public… Read More »Abuse of the RWOPS programme unacceptable