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
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
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.
The Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians represents healthcare practitioners registered with the HPCSA in terms of the Health Professionals Act, (Act No. 56… Read More »Withdrawal of nominations for members to the Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians
Medical regulations are the regulations, rules or laws that regulate Health Professionals. These regulations are set up to protect the public and to guide health… Read More »Medical regulations
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a prerequisite for HPCSA registration. The CPD guidelines below explains the roles and responsibilities for skills development that underpin competent practice. If… Read More »Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines
Dental education and training oversight have been streamlined through the merger of the under- and post-graduate functions into one committee. Previously, dental matters at the… Read More »Education and Training Registration Commitee Dental (ETRCD)