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Registration with the HPCSA is a pre-requisite for professional practice and it is also a legal requirement to keep all personal details up to date at all times.

Registration

    Overview

    Qualifying in any of the health care professions is an important personal responsibility and, as a practitioner, there are several legal obligations. 

    Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is a pre-requisite for professional practice, and it is also a legal requirement to keep all personal details up to date at all times. 

    An annual fee is payable for this registration and failure to pay this fee could result in suspension from the register. If, for some reason a practitioner is suspended from the register, they can redeem themselves by applying for restoration and paying the restoration fee. 

    Voluntary erasure from the register is possible if the practitioner does not intend to practice his/her profession in South Africa for a given period of time. A request has to be submitted in writing before 31 March of the year voluntary erasure is requested. 

    There are nine main registration categories (not all categories apply to all professions), namely:

    • Student
    • Internship
    • Student Intern
    • Public Service - Community Service
    • Supervised Practice
    • Independent Practice
    • Private Practice
    • Specialised Practice
    • Sub-Specialised Practice

     

    Other categories for temporary or restricted registration include:

    • Education
    • Post Graduate
    • Volunteer

    After completing the requirements of each of the registration categories, the onus is on the individual to formally apply for registration in the next category. Penalty fees are charged upon application for a new registration category if the individual has not been registered as student in the required category. 

      Dietetics and Nutrition

      Registration
      Registration as Student in Dietetics
      • Form 53
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated on the form
      Registration as a Student Nutritionist
      • Form 53
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated on the form
      Registration as a Dietitians
      (a) SA Qualifications - Community Service
      • Form 23 Com Service
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Original or certified letter of employment from the Department of Health for Com Service
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Category of registration: Public Service (Community Service)
      • A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

      (b) SA Qualifications - Independent Practice

      • Form 23 Independent Practice
      • Original letter or a certified copy of completion of community service,indicating the exact dates
      • Category of registration: Independent Practice
      Registration as a Nutritionist
       SA Qualifications - Independent Practice
      • Form 24 Independent Practice
      • Category of registration: Independent Practice
      Registration as a Foreign Qualified Dietitians /Nutritionist
      • Dietitians: Foreign Qualifications (Form 176 DT)
      • Click here for check list for compliance- Dietetics
      • Nutritionist: Foreign Qualification (Form 176 NT, Form 176 NT A)
      • Click here for check list of compliance- Nutrition
      Guidelines to Apply to the Foreign Workforce Management Programme (Form 176 DOH FWMP)
      • All foreign qualified Dietitians and Nutritionists are required to sit for an entry examination in order to determine their registerability (refer to Committee Co-ordinator).
      • All foreign qualified Nutritionits are required to complete both forms (Form 176 NT and Form 176 NT A)
      • Applicants are reminded to update their contact details regularly with HPCSA. It is against th law not to update the information.
      Department of Health online application system for Community Service

      http://health.icsponline.dhis.dhmis.org

       

      Emergency Care

      New entry and registration requirements for Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAAs)

      Since 1 January 2012 the minimum entry requirement for the BAA course is matric (grade 12). ABET level 4 is not recognized as equivalent to matric, as this qualification is on NQF level 1 – equivalent to grade 9. Furthermore, the Board recently resolved that a Notary Public must certify copies of matric (Grade 12) certificates and that the statement of results, which indicates that the candidate has successfully completed matric, may be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths. 

      Registration
      Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAA)
      No student registration required.

      a) SA Qualifications
      • Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant and training institution, OR
      • Form 24 EMB duly completed with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by an Attorney in his/her capacity as a Notary Public bearing the official stamp
      • Copy of ID document with a clear photograph or birth certificate
      • Original Matric certificate or a copy certified by an Attorney in his/her capacity as a Notary Public bearing the official stamp
      • Registration fee and pro rata annual fee
      • Registered in the category: Supervised Practice
      Ambulance Emergency Assistants (ANA)

      Student registration required.

      a) SA Qualifications

      • If the client was first registered as BAA, the BAA registration must be in order (annual fee must be paid up to date before processing ANA registration)
      • Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant or training institution, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate
      • Registration fee and prorata annual fee
      • Registered in the category: Independent Practice
      • BAA registration should be deactivated
      Operational Emergency Orderly (OECO)
       No student registration required

      a) SA Qualifications
      • Form 23 EMB or 24, duly completed by applicant or training institution, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public
      • Original qualification or a copy certified by Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Registered in the category : Independent Practice

      b) Non- SA Qualifications

      • Non- Citizens with foreign qualifications have to complete Form 315 and submit it together with all the relevant documents specified in the application form to the board for consideration.
      • SA Citizens with foreign qualifications have to complete Form 315A and submit it together with all the relevant documents specified in the application form to the board for consideration.
      Paramedic (ANT)
      a) SA Qualification
      • If client was registered first as ANA, the ANA registration must be in order (annual fee must be paid up to date before processing the ANT registration)
      • Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant or training institution/Technikon, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • ANA dual category should be deactivated
      Student in Emergency Care  (ANT- S)
      • Form 53 ANT-S
      • Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
      a) SA Qualification
      • If client was registered first as ANA, the ANA registration must be in order (annual fee must be paid up to date before processing the ANT registration)
      • Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant or training institution/Technikon, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • ANA dual category should be deactivated
       Student Emergency Care Technician (ECTS)
      • Form 53 Student
      • Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate
      • Student registration fee 
      Emergency Care Practitioners (ECP)
      a) SA Qualification
      • If client was registered first as ANA, the ANA registration must be in order (annual fee must be paid up to date before processing the ANT registration)
      • Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant or training institution/Technikon, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • ANA dual category should be deactivated
      Student Emergency Care Practitioners (ECPS)
      • Form 53 Student
      • Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate
      • Student registration fee 
       

      Environmental Health

      Registration
      Registration of Student Environmental Health Practitioners 
      • Form 53
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration as Environmental Health Practitioners 
      a) SA Qualification (HI) (Community Service)
      • Original form 23 Community Service, duly completed by applicant and University
      • A copy of ID document
      • Applicable registration fee plus pro rata annual fee
      • A copy of registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

      b) Independent Practice

      • Form 27 Comm Serv Completed
      c) Foreign Qualified Practitioners
      •  Form 176 DOH FWMP
      • Form 176
      • SOP Foreign Qualified Practitioners click here
      Registration of Additional Qualifications 
      • Form 19 and original certificate or a copy certified by a Notary Public
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration as Environmental Assistant 
      • Form 176 for EHP Assistants
       
       

      Medical and Dental and Medical Science

       

      Medical Technology

      Registration
      Registration of Student Medical Technology
      • Form 53
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration as Medical Technologists
      a) Independent Practice
      • Form 24 MT Independent Practice, duly completed
      Registration of Foreign Qualified Medical Technologists

      Form 176 for registration of foreign qualifieds
      Registration of Additional Qualifications
      • Form 19 and original certificate or a copy certified by a Notary Public
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Requirements for approval to conduct Private Practice
      • Procedures for approval to conduct private practice Form 133
      • All applications for approval to conduct a private practice have to be considered by the Professional Board.
      • In order to comply with the requirements, an applicant has to provide proof of at least two (2) years post registration experience in the particular category of registration.
      • The following documentation must be submitted in support of an application for approval to conduct a private practice:
      • An original letter from the employer confirming that the person have at least two (2) years post registration experience in medical technology in the particular category.
      • An amount of R314.00 for a Certified Extract certificate from the register for purposes of registration of a practice number at the Board of Healthcare Funders of South Africa.
      • Proof of payment of annual fee
      • Proof of compliance to CPD requirements (60 CEU's)

       

       
       

      Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy

       
      Registration
      OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 
      Registration as STUDENT
       
      a. First registration as a Student
      • Form 53 duly completed by applicant and university.
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee as reflected in the form

      b. Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more

      • Form 53 duly completed, with an indication that the applicant applies for re-registration.
      • Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
      • Registration fee as reflected in the form
      Registration of Occupational Therapist (OT)
       
      a. SA Qualifications (Community Service) (South African citizens only)
      • Registration as a student with the HPCSA
      • Form 23 Comm Service.
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
      • Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
      • Applicants are registered in the category: Public Service: Community Service.

      b. Independent Practice (South African citizens only)

      • Registration in the category: Public service: Community service.
      • Form 23
      • Form 27 Comm Serv completed.

      c. Foreign Qualified Practitioners

      • Form 176 (documentation to be submitted including certificate of status clearly outlined).
      • Form 176 Application ( Guidelines: DoH Foreign Workforce Management Programme)
      d. Independant Practice (Foreign qualified non-South African citizens)
      • Registration as an occupational therapist in public service as outlined above.
      • Submission of proof of permanent residence status or citizenship in South Africa issued in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002).
      • Letter of endorsement by the Foreign Workforce Management Programme of the National Department of Health pertaining to employment (as part of the updating of register of foreign citizens maintained by the Departments of Health and Home Affairs). iv. Completion of a recognised South African qualification by a foreign citizen does not entitle such person to register in independent practice. Such applicants are required to first apply as per the procedure outlined above for registration in public service.
      Registration of Occupational Therapist-Assistant (OTB)
      • Form 23, duly completed, together with a certificate reflecting full details regarding the education and training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy; OR
      • Form 24, duly completed, together with a certificate reflecting full details regarding the education and training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy.
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
      • Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
      • Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice.
      Registration of Occupational Therapist Technician (OTT)
      • Form 23, duly completed, together with a certificate reflecting one year practical experience and 50 hours training provided by training institution, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy; OR
      • Form 24, duly completed, together with a certificate reflecting one year practical experience and 50 hours training provided by training institution, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy.
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
      • Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
      • Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice.
      Arts Therapy
      Registration for Arts Therapist
       
      a. SA Qualification (South African citizens only)
      • Registration as a student with the HPCSA.
      • Form 23, duly completed; OR
      • Form 24, duly completed, together with a copy of the original Masters degree, certified by an attorney in his or her capacity as notary public and bearing the official stamp.
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
      • Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
      • Applicants are registered in the category: Independent Practice

       

      b. Foreign Qualified Practitioners

      • Form 176  (Documentation to be submitted including certificate of status outlined
      • Registration as an arts therapist in public service as outlined above
      • Submission of proof of permanent residence status or citizenship in South Africa issued in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002)
      • Letter of endorsement by the Foreign Workforce Management Programme of the National Department of Health pertaining to employment (As part of updating of register of foreign citizens maintained by the Departments of Health and Home Affairs).
      • Completion of a recognised South African qualification by a foreign citizen does not entitle such person to register in independent practice. Such applicants are required to first apply as per the procedure outlined above for registration in public service.
      MEDICAL ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETICS
      Registration of Student-Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists (OS-S)
       
      a. First registration as a Student
      • Form 53 duly completed by applicant and university.
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form

       

      b. Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more

      • Form 53 duly completed, with an indication that the applicant applies for re-registration.
      • Certificate of reumption of study
      c. Registration as an Intern Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist (with effect from 1 January 2010)
      • Registration as a student with the HPCSA.
      • Form 26 OSIN, duly completed together with documentation as outlined.
      • Form 26 A OS, duly completed
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
      • Registration fee as indicated.
      • Applicants are registered in the category: Intern Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist.
      • Form 160 OS – Guidelines for Internships in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics issued by University.
      • Registration fee as reflected in the form
      • List of accredited centres to train MOP click here
      Registration as Medical Orthotist/Prosthetist (OS)
       
      a. SA Qualification (South Arican citizens only)
      • Registration as a student with the HPCSA.
      • Form 23, duly completed; ORForm 24, duly completed, together with a copy of the Honours Degree certificate, certified by an attorney in his or her capacity as notary public and bearing the official stamp;
      • Form 27 OS, duly completed.
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
      • Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
      • Applicants are registered in the category: Independent Practice.

      b. Foreign Qualified Practitioner

      • Form 176 (Documentation to be submitted including certificate of status clearly outlined).

      c. Independent Practice (Foreign Qualified non-South African citizens)

      • Registration as a medical orthotist and prosthetist in public service as outlined above.
      • Submission of proof of permanent residence status or citizenship in South Africa issued in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002).
      • Letter of endorsement by the Foreign Workforce Management Programme of the National Department of Health pertaining to employment (As part of updating of register of foreign citizens maintained by the Departments of Health and Home Affairs).
      • Completion of a recognised South African qualification by a foreign citizen does not entitle such person to register in independent practice. Such applicants are required to first apply as per the procedure outlined above for registration in public service.
      Registration of Orthopaedic Footwear Technicians (OB) 
       
      No student registration required.
      • 24, duly completed, together with a certificate confirming completion of three years’ practical training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy.
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
      • Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
      • Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice
      Registration of Orthopaedic Technician Assistant (OSA)
       
      • Form 23, duly completed, together with a certificate confirming completion of three years’ practical training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy; OR
      • Form 24, duly completed, together with a certificate confirming completion of three years’ practical training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy.
      • Form 27 OB/OSA, duly completed.
      • Formal report from Supervisor highlighting the practical skills obtained.
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
      • Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
      • Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice.
      REGISTRATION OF VISITING STUDENTS
      • Foreign students wishing to complete requirements in South Africa such as education at local universities, training or electives in order to qualify outside South Africa are in terms of Section 34 of the Health Professions Act, 1974, required to apply for registration in order to undertake such education, training or electives. 

        Such persons are required to submit an application as per form 8A which should be supported by both the foreign university and the South African university department in South Africa where education and training in that discipline is offered. 

        The university is required to support the application and provide for adequate supervision and indemnity insurance during the period of registration. 

        The period of registration is determined on the basis of the recommendations of the respective universities for a maximum period of one year per application. Extension of registration is an administrative process performed on the basis of further recommendations by the respective universities. 

        Registration as a visiting student in South Africa does not entitle such student to register without following the formal application procedure.      

      Optometry & Dispensing Opticians

      Registration

      Registration Of Student Optical Dispenser
      • Form 53
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration Of Optical Dispenser 

      • Form 23
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Registration in the category: Independent Practice
      Optometrists Registration of Student Optometrist
      • First registration as Student Optometrist (OP-S)
      • Form 53
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
      • Original certificate of registration as student
      • Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration of Optometrists (OP) 
      SA Qualification 
      •  Form 23 or Form 24 and original Degree Certificate or a copy certified by a Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Register in the category: Independent Practice

      Foreign Qualifications

      Form 176 (refer to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board)

       

      Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics

      Physiotherapy
      Registration of Student–Physiotherapists (PT-S)
      • First registration as a Student
      • Form 53 duly completed
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
      • Original certificate of registration as student
      • Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for less than one year
      • Form 41
      • Certificate of resumption of study issued by University.
      Registration of Physiotherapists (PT)
      • SA Qualifications (Community Service)
      • Form 23 (Community Service)
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
      • Register in the category: Public Service : Community Service.

       

      Independent Practice

      • Form 23
      • Copy of letter from institution confirming completion of 12 months Community Service.

      Foreign Qualifications

      • All foreign qualified Physiotherapists are required to sit for an examination conducted by the Board, twice per year
      • Form 49 PT
      • Form 176 DOH
      • Certificate of Status, issued by foreign registration authority
      • Original certificate of Qualifications or copy thereof certified by Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph

       

      Physiotherapy – Assistants (PTA) - Register closed

      • Forms 23 / 24
      • Certificate from educational institution (approved by Board Manager)
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Register in the category: Supervised Practice

      Physiotherapy Assistant Students (PTA-S) - Register closed

      • Form 53
      • Certified copy of ID document
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Podiatrists
      Registration of Student–Podiatrists (CH-S)
      • First Registration as Student
      • Form 53 duly completed
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
      • Original certificate of registration as student.
      • Certificate issued by Technikon indicating date of enrolment and year of study
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for less than one year
        Certificate issued by Technikon indicating date of enrolment and year of study.
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      Registration of Podiatrists (CH)
      • SA Qualification
      • Form 23 or 24 and original National Diploma or a copy certified by a Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
      • Register in the category: Independent Practice
      • Foreign Qualifications
      • Form 176 (refer to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board)
      • Form 24
      • Original qualification or a copy certified by a Notary Public
      • Detailed information on the nature and content of the education and training, issued by the institution
      • Certificate of Status, issued by foreign registration authority
      Registration as Student Biokineticist (BK-S)
      • Form 87
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration as Biokineticist (BK)
      • Form 23 or 24 and original Honors Degree certificate or a copy certifiedby a Notary Public
      • Internship recommendation completed by SA Association for Biokinetics
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Register in the category: Independent Practice
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration as an Intern Biokineticist
      • Form 87 BKS
      • Certified copy of ID document
      • Letter from the training institution (Biokinetic Practice) confirming training of a minimum period of one year.
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form


      Foreign Registration

      • All foreign qualified Biokinetics are required to sit an entry examination presented by the SA Association for Biokinetics.
      • Refer to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board

      Registration of Biokineticist Student Interns (BK-S Intern)

      • These applicants are only registering in their fourth year of internship with Council and the Association.
      • The application form must be duly completed and returned to Council with the registration fee, as indicated in the form (no penalties) and returned to Council with a certified coy of ID, Notarised copy of Honours degree and form 170 duly completed for the Internship.
       

       

      Psychology

       

       

       

       

      Radiography & Clinical Technology

      Registration
      Registration of Student Radiographers (DR-S)
      • Form 53 duly completed
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
      • Certificate issued by University confirming resumption of study
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration of Radiographers (DR)
      a. SA Qualification
      • Form 23
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Upon completion of the educational and training requirements, practitioners are registered in the category: Public Service: Community Service-Diagnosis, Therapy etc.
      • In order to enter into Private Practice, practitioners apply for form 165 directly to Board Manager after two years of practice.
      • A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
      b. Foreign Qualification
      • Form 177
      • Refer applicant to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board

      c. Additional Qualifications/Categories

      Radiographers normally qualify in the category “diagnosis”. If another qualification (eg) BTech or Honours Degree in “diagnosis” is obtained in addition to the initial qualification in “diagnosis”, the BTech or Honours Degree or other qualification is registered as an additional qualification (form 19) or Notarised copy of degree. The same rule would apply for any other discipline, category or field namely that the qualification is registered as an additional qualification, if the initial Degree or Diploma was obtained in that discipline (form 19). If another qualification (eg) BTech or Honours Degree in another field, discipline or category “nuclear medicine, therapy or ultrasound” is obtained in addition to the initial basic qualification in “Diagnosis” this qualification is reflected as an additional category only. If a further qualification in another discipline is obtained in addition to the initial basic qualification as well as a registered additional qualification as outlined above, such qualification is registered as an additional qualification.
      Registration of Studentndash Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographers (SDR-S)
      • Form 53 duly completed
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration of Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographers (SDR)
      NOTE: The register for Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographers (SDR) had been closed for new registrations - December 2006. 
      Registration of Student-Clinical Technologists (KT-S)
      • Form 53 duly completed
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration of Clinical Technologists (KT) 
      • Form 23 or 24 KT and original National Diploma in Clinical Technology or a copy thereof certified by a Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Category of registration: Independent Practice: Critical Care, Pulmonology etc.
      • A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
      • Clinical Technologist can only registered in private practice after obtaining a B-Tech degree and registering it against his/her name as an additional qualification
      Registration of Graduate Clinical Technologists (KT-G)
      • Form 23
      • Original BTech Degree in Clinical Technology or a copy thereof certified by a Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Category of registration: Private Practice: Critical Care, Pulmonology etc.
      Registration of Student–Electro-Encephalographic Technicians (EE-S)

      • Form 53
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration of Electro-Encephalographic Technicians (EE)
      • Form 24
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Documentary evidence issued by the Board Manager, that the applicant was successful in the examination
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Category of registration: Supervised Practice: Critical Care Pulmonology etc.
      Foreign Qualifications

      Form 177

      Refer to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board


       

      Speech Language and Hearing Professions

      Original duly completed application Form 23 / 24
      Registration
      Requirements for Registration of Student - Speech Therapist and Audilogists
      • First registration as Student
      • Must register with four months of registering with an accredited university in South Africa;
      • Original duly completed form 53
      • Clear copy of ID document
      • Registration fee: R186.00 (penalty fee of R85.00 per month in respect of each month or part of month which application is submitted later than four months after date of registration at University).
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for year or more
      • Original certificate of registration as student
      • Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
      • Registration fee: R101
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for less than one year
        • Certificate of resumption of studies issued by the University
      Registration of Speech Therapists and Audiologists
      • First registration as Student
      • Form 53 duly completed
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for year or more
      • Original certificate of registration as student
      • Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Re-registration after interruption of studies for less than one year
      • Certificate of resumption of studies, issued by the University
      Registration of Speech Therapists and Audiologists
      • SA Qualifications
      • Original Form 23 Community Service duly completed
      • Copy of ID document or passport
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • Registration fee: R560.00 plus pro rata annual fee
      • A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
      • Foreign Qualifications
      • All foreign qualified Speech Therapist are required to sit for an entry
        • examination in order to determine their registrability
      • Refer to Board Manager of the Professional Board
      • Original qualification or a copy certified by a Notary Public
      • Copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • SAQA evaluation
      • Registration fee: R560.00 plus pro rata annual fee
      • Recent original Certificate of Good Status issued by regulatory authority
      • Foreign Registration
      • Guidelines for registration (Form 176 SLH) 
      • Application Form (Form 176 DoH)
      • Compliance checklist click here
      Requirements for registration of Speech and Hearing Community Workers
      • Original Diploma in Speech and Hearing Therapy (Community work), University of the Witwatersrand or a copy certified by a Notary Public Attorney
      • Copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
      Registration of Audiometritians (AU)
      •  Form 23 / 24
      • Original qualification or a copy thereof certified by a Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: R560.00 plus pro rata annual fee
      • A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
      Registration of Speech and Hearing Correctionists
      •  Form 23 / 24
      • Original Diploma in Remedial Education (Speech and Hearing impaired), University of Cape Town or a copy certified by a Notary Public
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      • A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
      Registration of Hearing Aid Acousticians (GAK) 
      •  Form 23 / 24
      • Original Diploma in Hearing Aid Acousticians – from University of Pretoria or a copy certified by a Notary public
      • Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
      • Registration fee: as indicated in the form
      Registration of Speech Therapists and Audiologists

      The Professional Board for Speech Therapy and Audiology resolved that professionals who are already registered as a Speech Therapists and Audiologist may apply to be registered as either a Speech Therapist OR Audiologist. The application form must be duly completed (form23 / 24) and be submitted with the registration fee, as indicated in the form, to the Board Manager for Speech Therapy and Audiology for recommendation and approval

      The application will then be referred to Registrations to be captured. The annual fee payment of the applicant must be in order as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist before he/she can be registered in the new register (ST or AU).
       
       
       

      Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

      Coming Soon

        Application Forms
         
        Professional Boards are co-ordinating bodies for healthcare practitioners registered with the HPCSA. The respective boards that are established for a specific profession, deal with matters relating to a specific profession.
         
        NB: Practitioners are advised to check for correct fees before making any payment

         
        Application for registration
        Form 23 MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientists  Download form
        Form 23 ODO - Optometry and Dispensing Opticians Download form
        Form 24 KT - Clinical Technologist Download form
        Form 24 LA - Application for registration as Lab Assistant Download form
        Form 24 OH - Extended functions Download form
        Form 24 OS - Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics  Download form
        Form 24 TT - Application for registration as Dental Therapist Download form
        Form 25 MTB - Intern duty certificate for Medical Technology Download form
        Form 27 OS - Intern Duty certificate - Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics Dowload form
        Form 27 OB/OSA - Intern duty certificate - Medical Orthotists & Prosthetics Dowload form
        Form 27 PSY - Intern duty Certficates for Psychologists Download form
        Community Service
        Form 10 A - Intern duty certificate for Completion of a 2 years Internship training programme Download form
        Form 14 A - Dentist (DP) to perform Community Service Download form
        Form 23 OT - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy Download form
        Foreign Qualification  
        Form 49 PT - Physiotherapist Foreign Graduates Download form
        Form 176 DT - Foreign Qualified Dietician Download form
        Form 176 NT Download form
        Form 176 ODO Download form
        Form 176 MT - Medical Technologists/ Bsc Graduates Download form
        Form 177 DR- Application for registration as Radiographer Download form
        Form 177 BKT - Application for registration as Clinical Technologist Download form
        Independent Registration
        Form 11 C -  MDB Download form
        Form 23 OT - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy Download form
        Form 23 A (SLH) -  Change of Category: Speech Language and Hearing Professions Download form
        Form 133 - Medical Technology (MT) Application to conduct private practice Download form
        Form 189 - Dental Therapist (TT) Download form
        Intern Registration
        Form 10A MDB - Intern in Medicine Download form
        Form 23 MSIN; PHIN and GCIN - Medical Biological Scientist, Medical Physicist and Genetic Counsellor only  Download form
        Form 26 A - OS Placement of Intern Download form
        Form 26 ATIN - Arts Therapy Intern in Drama Download form
        Form 26 A AT - Placement of Arts Therapy Intern in Drama Download form
        Form 27 BK - Biokineticist for Intern Duty Certificates Download form
        Form 36 GC - Certificate of Intern training (Genetic Counsellor) Download form
        Form 36 MS - Certificate of Intern training (Medical Biological Scientist) Download form
        Form 36 PH - Certificate of Intern training (Medical Physicist) Download form
        Restoration
        Form 18 - Application for restoration of name to the register Download form
        Form 18 PPB - Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics only Download form
        Form 18 A - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy Application for restoration Download form
        Form 18 C - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts TherapyUndertaking by Supervisor Download form
        Form 18 D - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy Supervisory report Download form
        Form 18 F - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts TherapyPortfolio Download form
        Form 18 G - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy Portfolio marking guide Download form
        Specialties/ Sub-Specialties
        Form 9 - Application for registration as a Registrar / Sub-speciality Trainee Download form
         
         
         
        Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 - Application for Registration Download form
        Form 23 - Application for Registration (DA) Download form
        Form 53 - DOH Student Download form

         

        Dietetics and Nutrition
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 - Application for Registration Download form
        Form 27 - Independent Practice Download form
        Form 53 - DNB Students Download form

         

        Environmental Health
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 - To perform Community Service Download form
        Form 23 Environmental Health Assistant Download form
        Form 27 - Independent Practice Download form
        Form 53 - Student Download form
        Form 176 - EHP Foreign Qualified Download form

         

        Emergency Care
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 - Application for Registration Download form
        Form 53 - EMB Students Download form

         

        Medical & Dental 
        Internship Logbook Download form
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 11 A - Medical Practitioner Community Service Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 21 MDB - Specialist/ Subspecialist SA Qualified Download form
        Form 23 - Community Service Download form
        Form 23 MDB - Intern in Medicine SA Qualified Download form
        Form 24 GC - Application for registration as Genetic Counselor

        Download form
        Form 24 MS - Application for registration as Medical Biological Scientist

        Download form
        Form 24 PH - Application for registration as Medical Physicist

        Download form
        Form 26 PHIN - Intern Medical Physicist

        Download form
        Form 26 GCIN - Intern Genetic Counselor

        Download form
        Form 26 MSIN - Intern Medical Biological Scientist

        Download form
        Form 27 - Independent Practise

        Download form
        Form 39 - Student Intern - Medical & Dental Professions Board

        Download form
        Form 53 - Student

        Download form
        Medical Technology
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 - Application for Registration Download form
        Form 23 - Community Service Download form
        Form 24 GT - Application for Registration Download form
        Form 25 - Medical Technology Download form
        Form 27 - Independent Practise Download form
        Form 53 - Student Download form 
        Form 53 - Student GTS/LAS Download form
        Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy
        Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 OCP - Application for Registration Download form
        Form 24 OTT - Occupational Therapy Technician Download form
        Form 26 OSIN - Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist Download form
        Form 27 - Independent Practice Download form
        Form 53 - Student Download form 
        Optometry & Dispensing Opticians
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form

        Form 19 - Additional Qualification

        		 Download form

        Form 19 - ODO Diagnostics

        		 Download form

        Form 19 - ODO Ocular Therapeutics

        		 Download form

        Form 23 - Dispensing Optician

        		 Download form
        Form 23 - Optometrist Download form

        Form 24 - Application for Registration

        		 Download form
        Form 53 - Student Download form 
        Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 PPB - Application for Registration Download form
        Form 24 BK - Application for Registration Download form
        Form 27 - Independent Practice Download form
        Form 53 BKS - Biokinteticist in Training Download form
        Form 53 - Student Download form 
        Psychology 
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 RC & PMT -  Community Service Download form
        Form 24 PS - Registration as Psychologist Download form
        Form 24 RC & PMT - Application for Registration Download form
        Form 26 PSIN - Intern Psychologist Download form
        Form 27 - Independent Practice Download form
        Form 53 PSS - Psychology Student Download form
        Form 53 SRC & PMTS Download form
        Form 176 PSB Download form
        Radiography & Clinical Technology 
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 - Community Service Download form
        Form 27 - Independent Practise Download form
        Form 53 - Student Dowlnload form
        Speech, Language and Hearing
        Form 8 - Visiting Student Download form
        Form 19 - Additional Qualification Download form
        Form 23 - Community Service Download form
        Form 27 - Independent Practise Download form
        Form 53 - Student Download form

         

        Other forms
        Application for Aproval of Mobile Practice - ODO Download form
        Contact details form - Change of Contact details Download form
        Form 2 Consent to social or cultural circumcision Download form
        Form 3 Consent to religious circumcision Download form
        Form 22 Reporting of abuse or deliberate neglect of child Download form
        Form 23 Reporting of abuse or deliberate neglect of a child to the Director General Download form
        Form 33 Application for Consent to Medical Treatent or Surgical Operation by Minister Download form
        Form 34 Consent to surgical operation by a child Download form 
          Restoration

          A person whose name was erased from the register has to apply to restore his/her name to the register by duly completing the Application for Restoration form, Form 18 which has to be submitted together with proof of payment of the restoration fee, which is calculated as follows:

          1. Restoration within a period of six months after the erasure date is equivalent to two (2) times the current annual fee, plus the outstanding annual fee(s).
          2. Restoration after a period of more than six months since the erasure date but within a year is equivalent to four (4) times the current annual fee, plus the outstanding fee(s);
          3. Restoration after a period of 12 months since the erasure date is equivalent to five (5) times the current annual fee, plus the outstanding fee(s).

          The following should also be submitted by a practitioner whose name has been off register for a period exceeding 2 years was practicing their profession abroad/ outside South Africa:

          1. Proof of CPD attended to during the preceding 24 months.
          2. Proof of practising your profession during the period of erasure/suspension of your name from the register.
          3. A certificate of status issued by the regulatory authority where you were practicing your profession, not older than 3 months. The certificate should be submitted by the regulatory authority to hpcsacgs@hpcsa.co.za

          All of the above except certificate of status should be submitted by the applicant to HPCSA. 

           

          Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy & Oral Hygiene

           
          • Complete application for restoration form, Form 18
          • Pay restoration fees and any other fees outstanding
          • Practitioners whose names have been off the register for more than 2 years are required to work under supervision for at least six months under a senior health professional who is registered in the same category ( a senior health professional is a health professional who has been registered with the board and practised for at least 1 years and the registration must be active)
          • A letter confirming successful completion of the supervised period of 6 months must be submitted to the Council by the supervisor
           
          Restoration Guidelines click here
           

           

          Dietetics and Nutrition


           
          DT Dietitian
          SDT Supplementary Dietitian
          NT Nutritionist
          SNT Supplementary Nutritionist          		 Health professionals who have been erased for more that 2 yrs up to 4 yrs may be restored under the following conditions:
          • Submission of proof of payment of the restoration fees and the duly completed application form  Form 18;
          • Health professionals have to obtain the necessary 30 CEU’s within 12 months of restoration;
          • Health professionals will then be audited after 12 months to ensure that they have accrued the 30 CEUs;
          DT Dietitian
          SDT Supplementary Dietitian
          NT Nutritionist
          SNT Supplementary Nutritionist
          Health professionals who have been erased for more than 4 years may be restored after succesful passing of the Board examination. 

          Please contact the Board Administration for more information and documents to be submitted:
           
          Mrs Mamokete Mabusela                                             
          Committee Co-ordinator                                             
          Tel/Fax: (+27) 12 338 3992                                      
          E-mail: dnbboard@hpcsa.co.za     
                                       

           

          Emergency Care

          RESTORATION AND REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR EMERGENCY CARE PROVIDERS

           

          *Regarding the below – certain activities may require the applicant to be registered as a student emergency care provider in the relevant category

           

          Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA), Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) and Operational Emergency Care Orderly (OECO)

           

          One to two years since removal from relevant register – HPCSA approved refresher course with a summative assessment.

           

          Two years and more since removal from relevant register – HPCSA approved refresher course with an examination at a Board approved institution (University/Higher Education Institutions). The examination may include a set of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), a written theoretical examination as well as a paediatric and adult patient simulation and will be moderated by a PBEC-appointed moderator. Examinations may be attempted twice. Additional attempts will not be permissible.

           

          Where OECOs (who holds active registration within this category) wish to register in the AEA category – HPCSA-approved refresher course with a summative assessment.

           

          Paramedics (ANT), Emergency Care Technicians (ECT) and Emergency Care Practitioners (ECP)

           

          One to two years since removal from relevant register – Three critical case reflections whilst conducting supervised clinical practice (conducted and assessed by a Higher Education Institution). In addition, being found competent in one set of practical assessments (OSCEs and a simulation - inclusive of a paediatric and adult emergency). [This process would require temporary registration as a student with the HPCSA] One remediation opportunity for each assessment is permissible (i.e. one set of OSCEs and one adult and/or paediatric simulation).

           

          Two years and more since removal relevant register – Three critical case reflections whilst conducting supervised clinical practice (conducted and assessed by a Higher Education Institution). In addition, being found competent in an examination held annually by Board approved institutions. The examinations may include a theoretical assessment, a viva voce assessment, a set of OSCEs and an adult and paediatric simulation assessment. This examination will be moderated by a PBEC appointed moderator. All assessments must be passed in one examination sitting.  If unsuccessful, one entire additional assessment opportunity may be granted. [This process would require temporary registration as a student with the HPCSA].



             
          Ambulance Emergency Assistant
          Paramedic
          Basic Ambulance Assistant
          Emergency Care Practitioner
          Emergency Care Technicians
          Emergency Care Assistants
          Operational Emergency Care Orderly
          • Restoration Form 18
          • Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
          • Restoration Guidelines Form 341
          • Submit proof of successfully passing a Refresher Course before they may be restored to the register

           

          Environmental Health

          A person whose name was erased from the register for 2 years or more has to apply to restore his/her name to the register by complying with the following restoration procedures:

          • All applications must be submitted to the Board Administrator
          • The applications should include the proof of payment of the restoration, exam fees and duly completed Form 18
          • Board Exam will apply before restoration can take place

          Click here for standard operating procedure of restoration

           

          Medical and Dental (and medical science)

          A person whose name was erased from the register has to apply to restore his/her name to the register by complying with the following restoration procedures:

          • Complete restoration Form 18.
          • Payment of restoration fees and any other fees outstanding.
          • A health professional may be restored in the category Supervised Practice for a period of at least six months.
          • Submission of a report by the supervisor to the Chairperson of the Education Committee as to the competency of the health professional or whether a further period of supervised practice is recommended.
          • Upon submission of a successful report from the supervisor, the health professional may be restored to the Independent category where he/she was registered before.
          • Health professional has to accrue CEUs.
          • Health professional to be included in the CPD audit after a year or restoration.
          • Click here for Policy guidelines for the restoration of name
             
          Anaesthetists’ Assistant
          Biomedical Engineer
          Dentist
          Genetic Counsellor
          Health Assistant
          Clinical Biochemist
          Medical Practitioner
          Medical Biological Scientist
          Medical Physicist
          Supplementary Medical Scientist
          Medical Scientists
          • Restoration Form 18.
          • Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding.
          • A health professional may be restored in the category Supervised Practice for a period of at least six months.
          • Submission of a report by the supervisor to the Chairperson of the Education Committee as to the competency of the health professional or whether a further period of supervised practice is recommended.
          • Upon submission of a successful report from the supervisor, the health professional may be restored to the Independent category where he/she was registered before.
          • Health professional has to accrue CEUs.
          • Health professional to be included in the CPD audit after a year or restoration.
          • Medical Scientists should serve a maximum period of two (2) years under supervised practice after the restoration of the names


          Restoration Enquiries E-mail: Registrationgroup@hpcsa.co.za

           

          Medical Technology

          Restoration of name to the Register
           
          Suspension based on a formal request to be suspended from the register or due to non-payment of annual fees:
          • Voluntary Erasure is in terms of Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) Section 19 (1)(c)
          • Suspension due to non-payment of annual fee is in terms Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974 Section 19 (1)(d)
           
             
          A. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of two years If a practitioner’s name was removed from the register or his or her registration suspended for a period of two years or less – irrespective of whether he or she practiced or not - the restoration application will be dealt with administratively subject to submission of the following:
          • Completion  of required restoration Form 18
          • Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees
          The Board reserves the right to institute disciplinary action against practitioners who had practiced their profession in South Africa without being registered.
          B. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of more than two years – (Practising) A practitioner whose name has been erased from the register and had been practising for a period of more than two years will be required to:
          • Duly completed application for restoration form (Form 18) and applicable Restoration Fees
          • Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees
          • Proof of practising their profession – CV or letter from the previous employer confirming employment with dates specified.
          • COS (Recent certificate of good status from the country where he/she has practised) not older than 3 months.
          • Proof of CPD attended to during preceding 24 months.
          C. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of more than two years – (Non-practising)
          A practitioner whose name has been erased from the register and had not been practising for a period of more than two years will be required to work under supervision in an HPCSA accredited laboratory for a period equivalent to six months (1000 hours) the following procedure would apply:
          • Complete Restoration Form 18.
          • Payment of restoration fees and any other fees outstanding.
          • The applicant be restored in terms of supervised practice immediately on submission of the application form (Form 18, Form 18A, Form 18C, Form 18D) and payment of penalty fees;
          • They have to work under supervision of a registered Medical Technologist at an accredited laboratory, for a period of at least six (6) months;
          • The supervisor should on completion of the period of 6 months, submit a progress report with a recommendation as to the lifting of restrictions or a further period of supervised practice;
          • and The progress report will be considered by the Professional Board or Education Committee  
           
          During the period of supervised practice the applicant will not be allowed to be self-employed or practising in his or her own private practice.
           
          Upon receipt of a positive supervisory report or portfolio by the supervisor to the satisfaction of the Education Subcommittee, his or her name will be restored to the category of registration that applied prior to the erasure of his
          or her name from the register.
           
          SUMMARY OF PROCESS
           
          The supervisee will be required to identify and request a suitable supervisor to oversee him or her during the period of supervised practice. For this purpose, a signed undertaking would have to be obtained from the supervisor agreeing to undertake the supervision. On completion of six months’ supervised practice, the supervisor will be required to complete and submit the Supervisor Evaluation Report. The findings presented in this report will be reviewed by the Education Committee. If the Committee is satisfied by the recommendation of the supervisor, the practitioner will be registered in the category in which the applicant was previously registered.
           
          In cases where the Education committee remains unconvinced that the practitioner is ready for independent practice, the supervisor will be expected to extend the period for a further six months stating reasons.
           
           

          Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy

          Restoration of name to the Register
          Suspension based on a formal request to be suspended from the register or due to non-payment of annual fees:
          • Voluntary Erasure is in terms of Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) Section 19 (1)(c)
          • Suspension due to non-payment of annual fee is in terms Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974 Section 19 (1)(d)


          A          . Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of three years 

          If a practitioner’s name was removed from the register or his or her registration suspended for a period of three years or less – irrespective of whether he or she practised or not - the restoration application will be dealt with administratively subject to submission of the following:
          • Completion  of required restoration Form 18
          • Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees

          The Board reserves the right to institute disciplinary action against practitioners who had practised their profession in South Africa without being registered.

          B. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of more than three years – (Practising) 

          If a practitioner’s name was removed from the register or his or her registration suspended for a period of more than three years and he or she was practising the profession (within or outside South Africa) his or her name will be restored without further requirements subject to receipt of the following:

          • Completion  of required restoration forms: Form 18 and Form 18 A OCP                      
          • Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees
          • A summary  of activities during the period of erasure
          • Information regarding employment isued by the relevant employers. Evidence regarding experience and  appointments held must specify the exact nature and extent of work performed  and the periods during which the appointments were held
          • A  summary of CPD activities completed during the period of erasure as per  the Continuing Professional Development policy of Council 
          • Original  documentary evidence of undergraduate and or postgraduate studies since erasure of name from the register (if applicable).
          • If the applicant was registered outside South Africa  since erasure of his/her name from the register, an original Certificate of Status(Certificate of Good Standing), issued by the foreign registration authority  within the preceding three months.


          C. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of more than three years – (Non-practising)

          If a practitioner’s name was removed from the register or his or her registration suspended for a period of more than three years and he or she was not practising the following procedure would apply:

          • Completion of the required application forms: Form 18 and Form 18 A OCP    
          • Payment of restoration fees
          • The practitioner would be restored in the category  supervised practice for a period of at least six months (Equivalent to at least  1000 hours)
          • Apply to the Board as per the guidelines in Form 18 B OCP for approval of the supervising practitioner by completing and submitting Form 18 C OCP
          • Once the Education subcommittee had granted approval  of the supervising practitioner the period of supervised practice could  commence
          • Submission of a report by the supervisor upon  completion of period of supervised practice – Form 18 D OCP
          • Supervisory Report
          • If the standard of the report is not accepted by the  Board a portfolio should be compiled as per Form 18 E OCP
          • Portfolio Guidelines
          • Submission of the portfolio by the supervising  practitioner as per Form 18 F OCP portfolio Submission Form.

          Upon receipt of a positive supervisory report or portfolio by the supervisor to the satisfaction of the Education Subcommittee, his or her name will be restored to the category of registration that applied prior to the erasure of his or her name from the register. 

          D. Restoration of Names of Assistants and Technicians:

          Separate guidelines apply in the case of the restoration of names of assistants and technicians in view of the fact that they are only entitled to practise under supervision.

          E. Erroneous registration, fraud, disciplinary action or impairment

          Procedures in these guidelines do not include information relating to erasure due to erroneous registration, registration through fraud, disciplinary action or impairment. 


          Portfolio Marking Guide

           

          Optometry & Dispensing Opticians

           
           
          Dispensing Optician
          Optometrist
          Orthoptist
          Supplementary Optical Dispenser
          Supplementary Optometrist
          1.
          • Restoration Form ( Form 18)
          • Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
          • A health professional may be restored in the category Supervised Practice for a period of at least six months
          • Submission of a report by the supervisor to the Chairperson of the Education Committee as to the competency of the health professional or whether a further period of supervised practice is recommended
          • Upon submission of a successful report from the supervisor, the health professional may be restored to the category Independent Practice is he/she was registered in that category prior to the erasure
          • Accrue the necessary CEUs as per the CPD Guidelines
          • The health professional be included in a CPD Audit after the period of supervised practice to ensure that this requirement is adhered to
          Practitioners who were off the register and had been out of clinical work for longer than 5 years need to pass the Board exam before they may be restored to the register.
           
          2. 
          Practitioners who were off the register and had been practicing outside the country in the past five (5) years or less need to provide the following in order to be restored to the register without doing board examination:
           
           a. Restoration Form ( Form 18)
           b. Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
           c. Accrue the necessary CEUs as per the CPD Guidelines
           d. A comprehensive CV
           e. A recent original Certificate of Status (Certificate of Good Standing), indicating that the applicant is in good standing, issued by the foreign registration authority where the applicant is currently registered which has been issued within the preceding three months.
           f. A letter from previous employer confirming employment. In a case where a practitioner had their own practice, an affidavit/ certified letter on a letterhead with confirmation from 1 witness is required.
           g. To provide evidence that they have been practicing during their time off the HPCSA register.
           
           
          3. 
          Practitioners who were off the register and had been practicing outside the country in the past five (5) years or more need to provide similar requirements (a) –(g) in order to be restored to the register and
           
          • Will be subjected to do a Board examination before they can be restored, whether they comply with CPD requirements or not.
           
          NB!!!  Examinations are conducted each year in March and September.
           

           

          Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics

          Restoration of name to the Register
           
          Suspension based on a formal request to be suspended from the register or due to non-payment of annual fees:
          • Voluntary Erasure is in terms of Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) Section 19 (1)(c)
          • Suspension due to non-payment of annual fee is in terms Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974 Section 19 (1)(d)
           
          A. If a practitioner’s name was erased from the register for a maximum period of two years; such application will be dealt with administratively subject to submission of the following:
          • Completion of required restoration form Form 18
          • Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees


          B. If a practitioner was practising his/her profession during the period of erasure, his or her name will be restored without further requirements subject to receipt of the following:

          • Completion of required restoration form (Form 18 PPB)
          • Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees
          • A summary of activities, employment and non-employment within and outside the profession during the period of erasure (Template attached hereto).
          • Original documentary evidence of work experience issued by the relevant employers. Evidence regarding experience and appointments held must specify the exact nature and extent of work performed and the periods during which the appointments were held
          • A summary of CPD activities completed during the period of erasure as per the Continuing Professional Development policy of Council (Template attached hereto).
          • Original documentary evidence regarding undergraduate and / or postgraduate studies since erasure from the register in South Africa (if applicable).
          • If the applicant was registered outside South Africa since erasure of his/her name from the register, a recent original Certificate of Status (Certificate of Good Standing), indicating that the applicant is in good standing, issued by the foreign registration authority within the preceding three months.

          C. If a practitioner’s name was erased from the register for a period of more than two years and he/she was not practising his profession, the following would apply: 

          • Completion of the required application form (Form 18 PPB)
          • Payment of restoration fees and any other outstanding fees.
          • The practitioner would be restored in the category supervised practice for a period of at least six months
          • Guidelines relating to supervised practice – See item 4 of the Guidelines for the restoration of names of practitioners – (Form 18 PPB Guidelines)
          • Portfolio following completion of period of supervised practice(Form 18 PPB Portfolio)

          D. The supervision period entails the following: 

          • A registered practitioner in the relevant profession will be required to supervise the applicant during this period and report to the Board regarding his or her competence upon completion of the period of supervised practice by submitting a portfolio in respect of his or her activities during the period of supervised practice. The report should include an indication whether a further period of supervision is required. In the case of a negative report the Executive Committee of the Board will deal with the matter.
          • The supervisor has to be registered with the Council and practising in South Africa for a minimum period of at least two years. The applicant is not required to apply to the Board for approval of the supervisor.
          • During the period of supervised practice the applicant is not entitled to practice without supervision. This would, however, enable the practitioner to legally practise the profession and improve his or her clinical skills in preparation for the assessment to be undertaken by the supervisor.
          • “Supervised practice” further implies that the applicant is not allowed to practice independently or privately in his or her own practice.
          • Upon receipt of a positive report (Form 18 PPB Portfolio) by the supervisor to the satisfaction of the Board his or her name will be restored to the category of registration that applied prior to the erasure of his or her name from the register.

          E. Restoration of names of Assistants / Technicians: 

          • Restoration Form 18.
          • Restoration Fees and outstanding annual fees (if any).

            Restore without further requirements (supervised practice).

          F. Restoration: Registers

          • BK-Biokineticist
          • CH-Podiatrist
          • MA-Masseur (No new intake accepted)
          • PT-Physiotherapist
          • RM-Remedial Gymnast (No new intake accepted)
          • SCH-Supplementary Podiatrist (No new intake accepted)
          • SPT-Supplementary Physiotherapist (No new intake accepted)

           

          Psychology

           

           
          Psycho-Technician
          Psychometrist
          Registered Counsellor
          Psychologist

          RESTORATION REQUIREMENTS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE BEEN ERASED FOR LESS THAN 2 YEARS:

          • Restoration Form 18
          • Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
           
          RESTORATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO WERE OFF THE REGISTER FOR 2 YEARS AND WHO HAVE NOT PRACTISED THEIR PROFESSION:
          • Restoration Form 18
          • Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
          • Submit written request to sit for the Board examaination.
          • Restored upon successful completion of the Board Examination

           

          Radiography & Clinical Technology

             
          Radiographer
          Electro-Encephalographic Technician
          Clinical Technologist
          Graduate Clinical Technologist
          Radiation Technologist
          Restricted Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographer
          Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographer
          Supplementary Electro-Encephalographic Technician
          Supplementary Clinical Technologist
          Supplementary Radiation Technologist
          • Restoration Policy click here
          • Restoration Form 18
          • Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
          • A period of supervised practise to be decided upon by the board
          • Submission of report by supervisor regarding competency of health professional or whether a further period of supervision is needed;
          • Upon submission of successful supervisory report, health professional may request to work Independently again;
          • Health professional has to accrue necessary CEUs as per CPD Guidelines; and
          • Health professional should be included in CPD audit after supervision to ensure requirement is adhered to.

           

          Speech Language and Hearing Professions

             
          Practitioners who were erased from the registers for 2 years or more and have practised their profession - restore upon receipt of the following:
          • Duly completed application for restoration Form 18 and applicable Restorarion Fees 
          • Proof of practising their profession - CV or letter from the previous employer confirming employment with dates specified
          • COS ( Recent certificate of good status issued by the Regulatory authority in the country where he/she had been practising) not older than 3 months
          • Proof of CPD attended to during preceding 24 months 
          		 Applicants, who had not been practising their professiong and had not been engaged in CPD for more than 3 years, have to pass the board exam before they may be restored to the register:
          • Restoration Form 18
          • A detailed letter motivating the reasons for restoration
          • An updated CV
          • Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
          • Documentary evidence of all related activities engaged in since the date of erasure
           
            Voluntary Erasure

            Any health professional may apply for voluntary erasure from the register in writing before 31 March. If application is made on or after 1 April of that year the annual fee for that year must first be paid and then voluntary erasure be requested with effect from the following year. Should the professional request restoration of his/her name to the register the following will apply:

            • The application for restoration form, Form 18, has to be completed
            • The applicable annual fee should be paid
             
            Sworn Affidavit application for voluntary removal in terms of Section 19 (1)(C) of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (ACT NO. 56 0F 1974 AS AMENDED) click here
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
              Exemptions

              A health professional may apply for exemption of payment of the annual fee if he/she turns seventy one (71) before 1 April of the year, otherwise the practitioner will only be exempted from the following year. The request must be submitted in writing and supported with a copy of the ID document which should be  “scanned and email to info@hpcsa.co.za”



              The following registers are exceptions and practitioners may apply for exemption if they turn 66 before 1 April of the year: Environmental Health Practitioners; Medical Technologists; Medical Technicians; Radiographers; Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographers; and Dietitians

               

               

               

               

               

               

               

                Certificates

                The HPCSA may also send the certificate electronically as per our agreement between certain authorities.  

                List of regulators we have agreement/s with and electronic copy of COS to be emailed directly to them and not accepted from clients:

                • General Medical Council (GMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and most other regulatory bodies in the UK, except General Dental Council (GDC)
                • Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and all other bodies except New Zealand Dental Council (NZDC)
                • All Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada (CPSA, CPSBC, CPSPEI, CPSNS, CPSS, CPSNB, CPSO etc) and other regulatory bodies in Canada (clients to confirm)
                • Qatar Medical Council
                • Saudi Commission of Health Specialties (SCFHS)
                • BIG Netherlands
                • The Spanish Medical Colleges Organization (Organización Médical Colegial or OMC)

                To name a few, please however confirm with that regulatory body or HPCSA when making the application as well.

                 

                The following certification related services are available to all practitioners who meet the minimum requirements as set out below:
                Certificate of Status for all Registers
                • In terms of section 23 of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) the Registrar may only issue an HPCSA Certificate of Status to registered practitioners and those that are voluntarily erased from the register.
                • Certificate of Status will be issued to a Practitioner after submission of an affidavit that no criminal or unprofessional conduct proceedings are pending against him/her.
                • Please refer to the gazetted fees click here
                • The practitioner sends a written request to hpcsacgs@hpcsa.co.za with proof of payment and full details of where the certificate should be sent/posted or delivered to. To have certificate delivered by courier the following fee is payable for delivery in SA - R130.00 and for any overseas delivery R600.00 including vat, (delivery time approximately 7-10 days overseas). The certificate can also be send electronically as per understanding between certain authorities, GMC included.
                • if no courier fee is paid the certificate will be sent by normal registered mail at no extra cost.
                • Please provide postal/physical address for postage purposes.  
                • If a practitioners name was voluntary erased a certificate letter of good standing would be issued.

                Please note the following:

                • Practitioners are advised that Certificates of Status (COS) will be issued within 10 working days from date of request provided that payment is reflecting on the HPCSA account.
                • If you are visiting the HPCSA to request a Certificate of Good Standing/Status, your request will only be finalised once we have received clearance from our legal department, therefore no certificate will be issued on the same day of submission of request.
                • The Departments of Legal Services and Registrations will however strive to issue the certificates as quickly as possible.

                 

                Certified Extract from the Register (Duplicate Registration Certificate)

                Please click here for the applicable fees.

                  Foreign Graduates

                   

                  Important Notice to All Foreign Qualified Medical Practitioners:

                  • Verification of Qualifications of Foreign Medical Qualified Practitioners read more

                   

                  The following are the application forms you need to complete:

                  Education

                  Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Education

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                  Documents required for registration in the category Education

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                  Military Service

                  Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Military Service

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                  Documents required for registration in the category Military Service

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                  Postgraduate Studies

                  Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Postgraduate Studies

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                  Documents required for registration in the category Postgraduate Studies

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                  Volunteer Service

                  Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Volunteer Service

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                  Documents required for registration in the category Volunteer Service

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                  Public Service Specialist

                  Documents required for registration in the category Public Service Specialist

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                  Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Public Service Specialist

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                  Medical Practitioner

                  Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications MP

                  View document

                  Documents required for registration in the category Medical Practitioner

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                  Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Interns

                  View Document

                   

                   

                   

                    Announcements

                     

                    Annual HPCSA Client Satisfaction Survey

                    As part of the HPCSA’s ongoing initiatives aimed at improving service delivery, Council has appointed a Service Provider, Plus 94 Research, to conduct an independent Client Satisfaction Survey. The Survey will be conducted from February 2020. Practitioners will be randomly sampled and requested to participate in the Survey in order to help Council improve its product offerings.

                    Practitioners with any reservations or questions regarding the Survey are welcome to consult the HPCSA call centre or website.

                    Practitioners who wish to complete the survey but have not been randomly selected can use the following link to complete the survey.

                     

                     



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