Overview

The HPCSA, in conjunction with its 12 Professional Boards, is committed to promoting the health of the population, determining standards of professional education and training, and setting and maintaining excellent standards of ethical and professional practice.

In order to safeguard the public and indirectly the professions, registration in terms of the Act is a prerequisite for practising any of the health professions with which Council is concerned.

The Council guides and regulates the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to registration, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards. All individuals who practise any of the health care professions incorporated in the scope of the HPCSA are obliged by the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974 to register with the Council. Failure to do so constitutes a criminal offence.

Overview

The Council guides and regulates the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to registration, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards. All individuals who practise any of the health care professions incorporated in the scope of the HPCSA are obliged by the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974 to register with the Council. Failure to do so constitutes a criminal offence.

Registration with HPCSA offers the health care practitioner, benefits such as:

• Conferral of professional status to the practitioner, inclusive of the right to practise the profession that he/she is qualified for,
• The assurance that no unqualified person may practise these professions, and
• Credibility as a competent practitioner who may command a reward for his/her services.

Committees

Council

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

Policies

Overview

The HPCSA is a statutory body, which is guided by a formal regulatory framework and this includes our founding Act, the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974. This Act governs all our activities, clearly defines the scope of each profession which it mandates to register with HPCSA, and sets clear processes to be followed by HPCSA in achieving our statutory.

We regulate health professionals in South Africa and we are set up to protect the public. We only register professionals who meet our standards for their training, professional skills and behaviour. We thus have the power to institute disciplinary proceedings regarding any complaint, charge or allegation of unprofessional conduct against any person registered with Council. If a registered practitioner transgresses the rules as laid down by the Board, the practitioner will be subjected to a disciplinary process in terms of the regulations. We can also prosecute those who pretend to be registered Mandates.

Bulletin

Events

View all the upcoming and past HPCSA events

Professional Boards

The Professional Boards are co-ordinating bodies for all the healthcare practitioners registered with us. The respective boards that are established for a specific profession, deal with any matters relating to a specific profession. Below are 12 Professional Boards , click the professional board to read more about it.

History

The amendment of the Health Professions Act in 2007, marked the launch of a new era in the history of medical and health regulations – stepping stones to a brighter future in health care for all.

The Heath Professions Council of South is now consist of 32 members made up as follows:

• Sixteen persons, registered in terms of the Act, and designated by various professional boards of the HPCSA;
• nine community representatives not registered in terms of this Act, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person versed in law, appointed by the Minister of health
• one person in the employment of the Department of Health, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person in the employment of the Department of Education, appointed by the Minister of Education;
• one person from the South African Military Health Service, appointed by the Minister of Defence;
• three persons appointed by the South African University Vice-Chancellors’ Association; and Section 3 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing functions of Council and Professional Boards in addition to the objects of Council.

Section 4 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing a requirement for the exercise of the powers of Council to be in line with the National Health Policy as determined by the Minister.

History

The amendment of the Health Professions Act in 2007, marked the launch of a new era in the history of medical and health regulations – stepping stones to a brighter future in health care for all.

The Heath Professions Council of South is now consist of 32 members made up as follows:

• Sixteen persons, registered in terms of the Act, and designated by various professional boards of the HPCSA;
• nine community representatives not registered in terms of this Act, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person versed in law, appointed by the Minister of health
• one person in the employment of the Department of Health, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person in the employment of the Department of Education, appointed by the Minister of Education;
• one person from the South African Military Health Service, appointed by the Minister of Defence;
• three persons appointed by the South African University Vice-Chancellors’ Association; and Section 3 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing functions of Council and Professional Boards in addition to the objects of Council.

Section 4 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing a requirement for the exercise of the powers of Council to be in line with the National Health Policy as determined by the Minister.

History

he amendment of the Health Professions Act in 2007, marked the launch of a new era in the history of medical and health regulations – stepping stones to a brighter future in health care for all.

The Heath Professions Council of South is now consist of 32 members made up as follows:

• Sixteen persons, registered in terms of the Act, and designated by various professional boards of the HPCSA;
• nine community representatives not registered in terms of this Act, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person versed in law, appointed by the Minister of health
• one person in the employment of the Department of Health, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person in the employment of the Department of Education, appointed by the Minister of Education;
• one person from the South African Military Health Service, appointed by the Minister of Defence;
• three persons appointed by the South African University Vice-Chancellors’ Association; and Section 3 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing functions of Council and Professional Boards in addition to the objects of Council.

Section 4 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing a requirement for the exercise of the powers of Council to be in line with the National Health Policy as determined by the Minister.

Overview

The HPCSA, in conjunction with its 12 Professional Boards, is committed to promoting the health of the population, determining standards of professional education and training, and setting and maintaining excellent standards of ethical and professional practice. 

In order to safeguard the public and indirectly the professions, registration in terms of the Act is a prerequisite for practising any of the health professions with which Council is concerned. 

The Council guides and regulates the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to registration, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards. All individuals who practise any of the health care professions incorporated in the scope of the HPCSA are obliged by the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974 to register with the Council. Failure to do so constitutes a criminal offence.

Counsil

Counsil

Overview

The HPCSA, in conjunction with its 12 Professional Boards, is committed to promoting the health of the population, determining standards of professional education and training, and setting and maintaining excellent standards of ethical and professional practice.

In order to safeguard the public and indirectly the professions, registration in terms of the Act is a prerequisite for practising any of the health professions with which Council is concerned.

The Council guides and regulates the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to registration, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards. All individuals who practise any of the health care professions incorporated in the scope of the HPCSA are obliged by the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974 to register with the Council. Failure to do so constitutes a criminal offence.

History

Current 

The amendment of the Health Professions Act in 2007, marked the launch of a new era in the history of medical and health regulations – stepping stones to a brighter future in health care for all.

The Heath Professions Council of South is now consist of 32 members made up as follows:

• Sixteen persons, registered in terms of the Act, and designated by various professional boards of the HPCSA;
• nine community representatives not registered in terms of this Act, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person versed in law, appointed by the Minister of health
• one person in the employment of the Department of Health, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person in the employment of the Department of Education, appointed by the Minister of Education;
• one person from the South African Military Health Service, appointed by the Minister of Defence;
• three persons appointed by the South African University Vice-Chancellors’ Association; and Section 3 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing functions of Council and Professional Boards in addition to the objects of Council.

Section 4 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing a requirement for the exercise of the powers of Council to be in line with the National Health Policy as determined by the Minister.

19th Century

Regulation of the practice of medicine and allied professions in the Republic of South Africa began in the late 19th century. The Colonial Medical Council of the Cape Province was founded in terms of section 18 of the ‘Medical and Pharmacy Act’ of 1891. The first meeting of this council took place on 4 January, 1892. 

In Natal, the ‘Natal Medical Council’ was established in terms of section 18 of the ‘Medical and Pharmacy Act’ of 1896 and the first meeting was held on 9 October, 1896 in Pietermaritzburg.

South African medicine in the 1890s Click here to view the document.

20th Century

The 'Medical and Pharmacy Council of the Orange River Colony resulted from Ordinance 29 of 1904 and the Council met on 13 July, 1904 in the Council Chamber of the Railway Bureau in Bloemfontein. In terms of Ordinance 29 of 1904, the ‘Transvaal Medical Council’ was established. On 4 January, 1905 the Council had its first meeting in the House of Assembly’s Second Boardroom in Pretoria. 

These Councils’ members were partly appointed by the government, while other members were elected for periods of five years. Although provision was made for an Executive Committee in the regulation of the 'Colonial Medical Council', no indication of a permanent structure can be found. This is also the case with regard to the ‘Natal Medical Council’. The 'Transvaal Medical Council' and the ‘Medical and Pharmacy Council of the Orange River Colony’ however had Executive Committees. 

The HPCSA’s origins date back to 1928 when, in accordance with Act 13 of 1928, the South African Medical and Dental Council (SAMDC) was appointed to fulfil the functions of the four former provincial councils. Act 13 of 1928 made provision for two statutory councils: the South African Medical Council (SAMC) and the South African Pharmacists' Commission (SAPC). The SAMC was also responsible for the registration of nurses until the South African Nursing Council (SANC) was established as a separate council in 1944. Likewise, the registration of dental technicians was the responsibility of the SAMC until the formation of the South African Dental Technicians' Council in 1945.

Act 56 of 1974 replaced Act 13 of 1928, in terms of which the SAMDC, now renamed the HPCSA, continues to exist as a separate legal entity. The first meeting of the Council was held on 22 October, 1928 in Pretoria and was opened by the late Dr. D F Malan, the then Minister of National Health and later the fourth Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa.
Although Act 13 of 1928 made provision for the South African Medical Council and the South African Pharmacist’s Commission to exist as two statutory councils, these two Councils actually had a common Registrar for a number of years. 

In 1947, the first register of medical deputies was established. Attempts aimed at making registration of these professions, later paramedical and supplementary health service professions, compulsory, has a history of its own. After a variety of draft bills and elected Committees of Parliament, Act 13 of 1928 was amended in 1971 to make provision for the establishment of professional boards registered with the Council. Professional Boards for Physiotherapy, Optometry, Medical Technology, Chiropody (Podiatry), Health Inspectors, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Radiography, Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists, Speech Therapy, Audiology, Dietetics, Oral Hygiene, Opticians and Clinical Technology were established. More professional Boards were established at a later stage while others were amended or combined as necessary.

Vision and Mission

Vision

The HPCSA’s vision is to enhance the quality of health by developing strategic policy frameworks for effective co-ordination and guidance of our twelve Professional Boards in:

• Setting healthcare standards for training and discipline in the professionals registered with the HPCSA;
• Ensuring on-going professional competence; and
• Fostering compliance with those standards.

Mission

Quality healthcare standards for all.

Strategic Plan

Overview

Overview

The HPCSA, in conjunction with its 12 Professional Boards, is committed to promoting the health of the population, determining standards of professional education and training, and setting and maintaining excellent standards of ethical and professional practice. 

In order to safeguard the public and indirectly the professions, registration in terms of the Act is a prerequisite for practising any of the health professions with which Council is concerned. 

The Council guides and regulates the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to registration, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards. All individuals who practise any of the health care professions incorporated in the scope of the HPCSA are obliged by the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974 to register with the Council. Failure to do so constitutes a criminal offence.

Overview

The HPCSA, in conjunction with its 12 Professional Boards, is committed to promoting the health of the population, determining standards of professional education and training, and setting and maintaining excellent standards of ethical and professional practice. 

In order to safeguard the public and indirectly the professions, registration in terms of the Act is a prerequisite for practising any of the health professions with which Council is concerned. 

The Council guides and regulates the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to registration, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards. All individuals who practise any of the health care professions incorporated in the scope of the HPCSA are obliged by the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974 to register with the Council. Failure to do so constitutes a criminal offence.

History

Current

The amendment of the Health Professions Act in 2007, marked the launch of a new era in the history of medical and health regulations – stepping stones to a brighter future in health care for all.

The Heath Professions Council of South is now consist of 32 members made up as follows:

• Sixteen persons, registered in terms of the Act, and designated by various professional boards of the HPCSA;
• nine community representatives not registered in terms of this Act, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person versed in law, appointed by the Minister of health
• one person in the employment of the Department of Health, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person in the employment of the Department of Education, appointed by the Minister of Education;
• one person from the South African Military Health Service, appointed by the Minister of Defence;
• three persons appointed by the South African University Vice-Chancellors’ Association; and Section 3 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing functions of Council and Professional Boards in addition to the objects of Council.

Section 4 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing a requirement for the exercise of the powers of Council to be in line with the National Health Policy as determined by the Minister.

19th Century

Regulation of the practice of medicine and allied professions in the Republic of South Africa began in the late 19th century. The Colonial Medical Council of the Cape Province was founded in terms of section 18 of the ‘Medical and Pharmacy Act’ of 1891. The first meeting of this council took place on 4 January, 1892. 

In Natal, the ‘Natal Medical Council’ was established in terms of section 18 of the ‘Medical and Pharmacy Act’ of 1896 and the first meeting was held on 9 October, 1896 in Pietermaritzburg.

South African medicine in the 1890s Click here to view the document.

20th Century

The 'Medical and Pharmacy Council of the Orange River Colony resulted from Ordinance 29 of 1904 and the Council met on 13 July, 1904 in the Council Chamber of the Railway Bureau in Bloemfontein. In terms of Ordinance 29 of 1904, the ‘Transvaal Medical Council’ was established. On 4 January, 1905 the Council had its first meeting in the House of Assembly’s Second Boardroom in Pretoria. 

These Councils’ members were partly appointed by the government, while other members were elected for periods of five years. Although provision was made for an Executive Committee in the regulation of the 'Colonial Medical Council', no indication of a permanent structure can be found. This is also the case with regard to the ‘Natal Medical Council’. The 'Transvaal Medical Council' and the ‘Medical and Pharmacy Council of the Orange River Colony’ however had Executive Committees. 

The HPCSA’s origins date back to 1928 when, in accordance with Act 13 of 1928, the South African Medical and Dental Council (SAMDC) was appointed to fulfil the functions of the four former provincial councils. Act 13 of 1928 made provision for two statutory councils: the South African Medical Council (SAMC) and the South African Pharmacists' Commission (SAPC). The SAMC was also responsible for the registration of nurses until the South African Nursing Council (SANC) was established as a separate council in 1944. Likewise, the registration of dental technicians was the responsibility of the SAMC until the formation of the South African Dental Technicians' Council in 1945.

Act 56 of 1974 replaced Act 13 of 1928, in terms of which the SAMDC, now renamed the HPCSA, continues to exist as a separate legal entity. The first meeting of the Council was held on 22 October, 1928 in Pretoria and was opened by the late Dr. D F Malan, the then Minister of National Health and later the fourth Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa.
Although Act 13 of 1928 made provision for the South African Medical Council and the South African Pharmacist’s Commission to exist as two statutory councils, these two Councils actually had a common Registrar for a number of years. 

In 1947, the first register of medical deputies was established. Attempts aimed at making registration of these professions, later paramedical and supplementary health service professions, compulsory, has a history of its own. After a variety of draft bills and elected Committees of Parliament, Act 13 of 1928 was amended in 1971 to make provision for the establishment of professional boards registered with the Council. Professional Boards for Physiotherapy, Optometry, Medical Technology, Chiropody (Podiatry), Health Inspectors, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Radiography, Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists, Speech Therapy, Audiology, Dietetics, Oral Hygiene, Opticians and Clinical Technology were established. More professional Boards were established at a later stage while others were amended or combined as necessary.

Vision and Mission

Vision

The HPCSA’s vision is to enhance the quality of health by developing strategic policy frameworks for effective co-ordination and guidance of our twelve Professional Boards in:

• Setting healthcare standards for training and discipline in the professionals registered with the HPCSA;
• Ensuring on-going professional competence; and
• Fostering compliance with those standards.

Mission

Quality healthcare standards for all.

Overview

The HPCSA, in conjunction with its 12 Professional Boards, is committed to promoting the health of the population, determining standards of professional education and training, and setting and maintaining excellent standards of ethical and professional practice. 

In order to safeguard the public and indirectly the professions, registration in terms of the Act is a prerequisite for practising any of the health professions with which Council is concerned. 

The Council guides and regulates the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to registration, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards. All individuals who practise any of the health care professions incorporated in the scope of the HPCSA are obliged by the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974 to register with the Council. Failure to do so constitutes a criminal offence.

History

Current

The amendment of the Health Professions Act in 2007, marked the launch of a new era in the history of medical and health regulations – stepping stones to a brighter future in health care for all.

The Heath Professions Council of South is now consist of 32 members made up as follows:

• Sixteen persons, registered in terms of the Act, and designated by various professional boards of the HPCSA;
• nine community representatives not registered in terms of this Act, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person versed in law, appointed by the Minister of health
• one person in the employment of the Department of Health, appointed by the Minister of health;
• one person in the employment of the Department of Education, appointed by the Minister of Education;
• one person from the South African Military Health Service, appointed by the Minister of Defence;
• three persons appointed by the South African University Vice-Chancellors’ Association; and Section 3 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing functions of Council and Professional Boards in addition to the objects of Council.

Section 4 of the Health Professions Act was amended by the Health Professions Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 29 of 2007 by introducing a requirement for the exercise of the powers of Council to be in line with the National Health Policy as determined by the Minister.

19th Century

Regulation of the practice of medicine and allied professions in the Republic of South Africa began in the late 19th century. The Colonial Medical Council of the Cape Province was founded in terms of section 18 of the ‘Medical and Pharmacy Act’ of 1891. The first meeting of this council took place on 4 January, 1892. 

In Natal, the ‘Natal Medical Council’ was established in terms of section 18 of the ‘Medical and Pharmacy Act’ of 1896 and the first meeting was held on 9 October, 1896 in Pietermaritzburg.

South African medicine in the 1890s Click here to view the document.

20th Century

The 'Medical and Pharmacy Council of the Orange River Colony resulted from Ordinance 29 of 1904 and the Council met on 13 July, 1904 in the Council Chamber of the Railway Bureau in Bloemfontein. In terms of Ordinance 29 of 1904, the ‘Transvaal Medical Council’ was established. On 4 January, 1905 the Council had its first meeting in the House of Assembly’s Second Boardroom in Pretoria. 

These Councils’ members were partly appointed by the government, while other members were elected for periods of five years. Although provision was made for an Executive Committee in the regulation of the 'Colonial Medical Council', no indication of a permanent structure can be found. This is also the case with regard to the ‘Natal Medical Council’. The 'Transvaal Medical Council' and the ‘Medical and Pharmacy Council of the Orange River Colony’ however had Executive Committees. 

The HPCSA’s origins date back to 1928 when, in accordance with Act 13 of 1928, the South African Medical and Dental Council (SAMDC) was appointed to fulfil the functions of the four former provincial councils. Act 13 of 1928 made provision for two statutory councils: the South African Medical Council (SAMC) and the South African Pharmacists' Commission (SAPC). The SAMC was also responsible for the registration of nurses until the South African Nursing Council (SANC) was established as a separate council in 1944. Likewise, the registration of dental technicians was the responsibility of the SAMC until the formation of the South African Dental Technicians' Council in 1945.

Act 56 of 1974 replaced Act 13 of 1928, in terms of which the SAMDC, now renamed the HPCSA, continues to exist as a separate legal entity. The first meeting of the Council was held on 22 October, 1928 in Pretoria and was opened by the late Dr. D F Malan, the then Minister of National Health and later the fourth Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa.
Although Act 13 of 1928 made provision for the South African Medical Council and the South African Pharmacist’s Commission to exist as two statutory councils, these two Councils actually had a common Registrar for a number of years. 

In 1947, the first register of medical deputies was established. Attempts aimed at making registration of these professions, later paramedical and supplementary health service professions, compulsory, has a history of its own. After a variety of draft bills and elected Committees of Parliament, Act 13 of 1928 was amended in 1971 to make provision for the establishment of professional boards registered with the Council. Professional Boards for Physiotherapy, Optometry, Medical Technology, Chiropody (Podiatry), Health Inspectors, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Radiography, Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists, Speech Therapy, Audiology, Dietetics, Oral Hygiene, Opticians and Clinical Technology were established. More professional Boards were established at a later stage while others were amended or combined as necessary.

Vision and Mission 

Vision

The HPCSA’s vision is to enhance the quality of health by developing strategic policy frameworks for effective co-ordination and guidance of our twelve Professional Boards in:

• Setting healthcare standards for training and discipline in the professionals registered with the HPCSA;
• Ensuring on-going professional competence; and
• Fostering compliance with those standards.

Mission

Quality healthcare standards for all.

Strategic Plan

Executive Management 

Council

Organisational Structure 

Overview

The HPCSA is responsible for ensuring that over-arching strategic policy, with respect to the professions falling within its ambit, is implemented. This is achieved by:

• Determining the strategic policy of the Professional Boards with respect to finance, education, registration, ethics and professional conduct, disciplinary procedures, scope of the professions, inter-professional matters and maintenance of professional competence;
• Arbitrating in matters of dispute between Professional Boards and between professions grouped together in such Boards; and
• Mediating between the professions, as well as between the professions and the public.

In addition, HPCSA and the Professional Boards advise the Minister of Healthon matters within their field, and alert the Minister regarding matters of public importance. 

The constitution of HPCSA and the composition of the Professional Boards is representative of our country’s demographics and is subject to prescribed guidelines. The constitution of Council is prescribed in Section 5 of the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974.

Regulatory Mandate 

As a statutory body, the HPCSA is guided by a formal regulatory framework and this includes our founding Act, the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974. 

This Act governs all our activities, clearly defines the scope of each profession which it mandates to register with HPCSA, and sets clear processes to be followed by HPCSA in achieving our statutory mandate.

Governance 

Introduction  

Policies

Online Registration Policies

Careers

Announcements

Careers

Careers at HPCSA

The following careers are available:

Application forms

Application forms

Overview

Oral Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Dental Therapist professions are registered under our auspices:

Oral Hygienists

Oral Hygienists are health professionals devoted to the prevention of diseases and the promotion and improvement of the public’s health. They are preventive primary oral health care providers who provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services to the public. Their primary concern as health practitioners is the promotion of total health through the prevention of oral disease. The service Oral Hygienists provide, contributes to the health and well-being of society. The education and licensure of Oral Hygienists qualify them to serve the public. 

Dental Therapists

Dental Therapists function as health practitioners in oral health care, independently and/or as a part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Dental Therapists focus on the holistic care of patients, which ranges from prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health to the alleviation of oral abnormalities, pain and disease and also function in the fields of preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health, on primary, secondary and tertiary levels. 

Dental Assistants

Dental Assistants contribute to effective chairside assisting in dentistry with regards to infection control, practice management and the education of patients, the public and the community regarding basic oral health. Dental Assistants play a significant role in oral health environments such as private practices, public health and other facilities where oral health care and health promotion is provided to the public.

Notification: A call for all Dental Assistants to register, click here to view media statement 

Application forms

Qualifying Criteria

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. 

Overview

Oral Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Dental Therapist professions are registered under our auspices: 

Oral Hygienists

Oral Hygienists are health professionals devoted to the prevention of diseases and the promotion and improvement of the public’s health. They are preventive primary oral health care providers who provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services to the public. Their primary concern as health practitioners is the promotion of total health through the prevention of oral disease. The service Oral Hygienists provide, contributes to the health and well-being of society. The education and licensure of Oral Hygienists qualify them to serve the public. 

Dental Therapists

Dental Therapists function as health practitioners in oral health care, independently and/or as a part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Dental Therapists focus on the holistic care of patients, which ranges from prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health to the alleviation of oral abnormalities, pain and disease and also function in the fields of preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health, on primary, secondary and tertiary levels. 

Dental Assistants

Dental Assistants contribute to effective chairside assisting in dentistry with regards to infection control, practice management and the education of patients, the public and the community regarding basic oral health. Dental Assistants play a significant role in oral health environments such as private practices, public health and other facilities where oral health care and health promotion is provided to the public.

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:

Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

Overview

Oral Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Dental Therapist professions are registered under our auspices: 

Oral Hygienists

Oral Hygienists are health professionals devoted to the prevention of diseases and the promotion and improvement of the public’s health. They are preventive primary oral health care providers who provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services to the public. Their primary concern as health practitioners is the promotion of total health through the prevention of oral disease. The service Oral Hygienists provide, contributes to the health and well-being of society. The education and licensure of Oral Hygienists qualify them to serve the public. 

Dental Therapists

Dental Therapists function as health practitioners in oral health care, independently and/or as a part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Dental Therapists focus on the holistic care of patients, which ranges from prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health to the alleviation of oral abnormalities, pain and disease and also function in the fields of preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health, on primary, secondary and tertiary levels. 

Dental Assistants

Dental Assistants contribute to effective chairside assisting in dentistry with regards to infection control, practice management and the education of patients, the public and the community regarding basic oral health. Dental Assistants play a significant role in oral health environments such as private practices, public health and other facilities where oral health care and health promotion is provided to the public.

Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

Board Members

The new Board has been inaugurated and the term of the new Board will terminate on 30 June 2020.

Background 

In terms of Regulation 4 of the Regulations Relating to the Functions and Functioning of a Professional Board, the members present at the first meeting of the newly constituted Professional Board elected from among their number a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, who shall hold office during the term of office of the Professional Board, unless any one of them resigns or ceases to be a member before the expiry of his or her term of office.

The Chairperson shall ex officio be a member of the Executive Committee of a Professional Board and Chairperson of that Committee.

Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

Contacts

Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

Newsletter

DOH Newsletter - 2018

The Professional Board for Dental Assisting,Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene (PBDOH)has been active in working towards fulfilling its mandate of guiding the profession and protecting the public. An example of this would be the current strategic review of the Scope of the Professions of all three professions that fall under the ambit of the Board (Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene).  This is to ensure that professionals are empowered to practise their professions to the fullest of their abilities, guided by evidence-led and research-based best practices, whilst ensuring that they are equipped with the appropriate training, education and experience >>>read more

Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

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Rules & Regulations

Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

Rules & Regulations

Dietetics and Nutrition

Overview

A Dietitian is an expert on diet and nutrition. Within the profession there is a constant learning of skills and application of knowledge, allowing Dietitians to establish and implement the guidelines of maintaining healthy nutritional practises for all individuals. 

Some other aspects of the field include treating individuals through specific dietary principles, perhaps related to an illness; offering guidelines for adequate food and nutrition in community institutions and participation in research aspects of the field. 

The following professions are registered under the auspices of the Professional Board of Dietetics:

• Dietitians
• Student Dietitians
• Supplementary Dietitians
• Nutritionists
• Student nutritionists
• Supplementary Nutritionists

Dietetics and Nutrition

Announcements

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. 

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. 

Dietetics and Nutrition

• Executive Committee
• Education, Training and Registration Committee
• Professional Practice Committee
• Committee of Preliminary Inquiry

Voluntary Erasure

• The application for restoration form, form 18, must be completed.
• The applicable annual fee should be paid.

Dietetics and Nutrition

Contacts

Dietetics and Nutrition

Newsletter

Dieteticts and Nutrition newsletter- 2019

The Board has recently completed the re-development of the assessment tool for universities training professionals and also the accreditation of service learning facilities used in the training. Provinces are now very strict in allowing students to train if a facility has not been approved and accredited by the HPCSA. The list of accredited service learning facilities will be kept up to date at all times and made available to National Department of Health for information purposes  >>> read more

Dieteticts and Nutrition newsletter- 2018

The vision of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is “Quality and equitable healthcare for all”, and the mission is “Protecting the Public and guiding the professions”. Looking at the above, the following mission element is of supecific importance where the Inspectorate Office is concerned for the execution of their mandate: “To enhance the quality for all by developing strategic policy framework for effective coordination and guidance of the professional” through >>>read more

Dietetics and Nutrition

Newsletter

Dieteticts and Nutrition newsletter- 2019

The Board has recently completed the re-development of the assessment tool for universities training professionals and also the accreditation of service learning facilities used in the training. Provinces are now very strict in allowing students to train if a facility has not been approved and accredited by the HPCSA. The list of accredited service learning facilities will be kept up to date at all times and made available to National Department of Health for information purposes  >>> read more

Dieteticts and Nutrition newsletter- 2018

The vision of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is “Quality and equitable healthcare for all”, and the mission is “Protecting the Public and guiding the professions”. Looking at the above, the following mission element is of supecific importance where the Inspectorate Office is concerned for the execution of their mandate: “To enhance the quality for all by developing strategic policy framework for effective coordination and guidance of the professional” through >>>read more

Dietetics and Nutrition

Information coming soon 

Dietetics and Nutrition

Rules & Regulations

Emergency Care

• Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAA)
• Ambulance Emergency Assistants (ANA)
• Operational Emergency Care Orderly (OECO)
• Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)
• Paramedics
• Emergency Care Technicians (ECT)
• Emergency Care Practitioners (ECP)

• Setting contextually relevant and evidence-based healthcare training and practice standards for registered professions.
• Ensuring compliance with standards.
• Fostering on-going professional development, competence, and accountability.
• Protecting the public in matters involving the rendering of emergency care.
• Transparent public and stakeholder engagement; and
• Upholding and maintaining ethical and professional standards within the Emergency Care and advocating for patient rights.

Emergency Care

Announcements

Emergency Care

Board Members

Board members are responsible for the establishment of committees and the appointment of chairpersons of committees. 

Background
In terms of Regulation 2 of the Regulations relating to the functions and functioning of the Professional Board, the Professional Board at its first meeting each year, has to appoint Committees which would function until the first meeting of the Professional Board in the following year. 

The Board also appoints the Chairperson of each Committee, except in the case of the Executive Committee of the Professional Board, which is chaired by the Chairperson of the Professional Board. The composition, quorum and terms of reference of each Committee have to be determined by the Professional Board. 

Emergency Care

Contacts

Emergency Care

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Policy & Guidelines

The guidelines for the Board include the Ethical Rules of Conduct in respect of which we may take disciplinary steps. 

Protocols

Emergency Care

Rules & Regulations

Overview

• Environmental Health Practitioners
• Student Environmental Health Practitioners
• Food Inspectors
• Environmental Health Assistants

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 could be faxed to (+27) 12 328 5120 or (+27) 12 325 2074. 

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

Professional Practice

CPD

Fitness to Practice

In terms of our mandate to guide the professions and protect the public, the HPCSA is responsible for ensuring that our practitioners are fit to practice, and are not impaired due to any physical or mental ill health. The Health Committee is committed to the prevention, early identification, treatment and rehabilitation of impaired students and healthcare practitioners. Click here for more information on the Health Committee.

National Strategy

Regulations

Guidelines

Statistics

Conduct and Ethics

• The training entity/institution/hospital needs to be accredited by the board for training in that particular profession or discipline and for that particular competency.
• The trainee must have completed a duration of under and/or postgraduate training as laid down by the Board.
• The trainee must have been evaluated and certified as having met the requirements of the training programme by an entity accredited by the Board (e.g. Colleges of Medicine, Universities).
• Short courses can only be recognised as enhancing or maintaining skills within the field of practice and category of registration in which the practitioner had already been credentialed and registered by the Board.
• Practice should be within the scope of the practitioner’s profession as laid down by the Board and is judged by the standards and norms considered reasonable for the circumstances under which the intervention took place.

• Initial training under supervision as defined in clause above, by an entity accredited by the Board for such purposes.
• Certification of successful completion of such training.
• With any intervention, proficiency must be demonstrable, taking into account and judged by the standards and norms considered reasonable for the circumstances under which the intervention took place.
• The introduction of new interventions within the practitioners’ scope of profession is only permissible if the practitioner has undergone further appropriate training as approved by the Board.

Inspectorate

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INSPECTORATE OFFICE

CONTACT DETAILS

Complaints

Overview

All people have the right to good health and quality healthcare. This includes

• Living in a healthy and safe environment.
• Having access to quality healthcare that you can afford.
• Choosing the healthcare services you prefer to use.
• Receiving appropriate treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
• Knowing that your personal information is treated confidentially and kept private.
• Being fully informed about any illness, diagnostic procedures, proposed treatments and the related costs.
• Choosing to accept or refuse treatment.
• Obtaining a second opinion, where appropriate.
• Receiving ongoing care from your chosen healthcare provider.

You also have the right to complain about healthcare services that either violate your rights to good health or breach ethical standards, to have your complaint investigated and to receive a full response thereafter. 

Complaints

Complaint Process

Complaints

Lodge a Complaint

The HPCSA provides the public with the right to file and request an investigation of practitioners, whom they believe have acted unethically or caused harm.

Acts

Complaints

Overview

All people have the right to good health and quality healthcare. This includes

• Living in a healthy and safe environment.
• Having access to quality healthcare that you can afford.
• Choosing the healthcare services you prefer to use.
• Receiving appropriate treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
• Knowing that your personal information is treated confidentially and kept private.
• Being fully informed about any illness, diagnostic procedures, proposed treatments and the related costs.
• Choosing to accept or refuse treatment.
• Obtaining a second opinion, where appropriate.
• Receiving ongoing care from your chosen healthcare provider.

You also have the right to complain about healthcare services that either violate your rights to good health or breach ethical standards, to have your complaint investigated and to receive a full response thereafter. 

Complaints

Lodge Complaint

The HPCSA provides the public with the right to file and request an investigation of practitioners, whom they believe have acted unethically or caused harm.

Legislation

Bills

Please note that there are no bills for comment at the moment

Legislation

Legislation

Bulletin

2017 Issue		2016 Issue

E-Bulletin

Judgements

Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene

Newsletter

The Professional Board for Dental Assisting,Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene (PBDOH)has been active in working towards fulfilling its mandate of guiding the profession and protecting the public. An example of this would be the current strategic review of the Scope of the Professions of all three professions that fall under the ambit of the Board (Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene). 
This is to ensure that professionals are empowered to practise their professions to the fullest of their abilities, guided by evidence-led and research-based best practices, whilst ensuring that they are equipped with the appropriate training, education and experience >>>read more

Dietetics and Nutrition

Newsletter

Dieteticts and Nutrition newsletter- 2019

The Board has recently completed the re-development of the assessment tool for universities training professionals and also the accreditation of service learning facilities used in the training. Provinces are now very strict in allowing students to train if a facility has not been approved and accredited by the HPCSA. The list of accredited service learning facilities will be kept up to date at all times and made available to National Department of Health for information purposes  >>> read more

Dieteticts and Nutrition newsletter- 2018

The vision of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is “Quality and equitable healthcare for all”, and the mission is “Protecting the Public and guiding the professions”. Looking at the above, the following mission element is of supecific importance where the Inspectorate Office is concerned for the execution of their mandate: “To enhance the quality for all by developing strategic policy framework for effective coordination and guidance of the professional” through >>>read more

Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene

DOH Newsletter - 2018

The Professional Board for Dental Assisting,Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene (PBDOH)has been active in working towards fulfilling its mandate of guiding the profession and protecting the public. An example of this would be the current strategic review of the Scope of the Professions of all three professions that fall under the ambit of the Board (Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene).  This is to ensure that professionals are empowered to practise their professions to the fullest of their abilities, guided by evidence-led and research-based best practices, whilst ensuring that they are equipped with the appropriate training, education and experience >>>read more

Emergency Care

Newsletter

EMB News - 2018

Following the promulgation of the regulations relating to the qualifications for registration of Basic Ambulance Assistants, Ambulance Emergency Assistants, Operational Emergency Care Orderlies and Paramedics which led to the cessation of provision of training of short courses, it is important to remind emergency care providers registered in these specific categories to keep their registration active and ensure compliance with the continuous professional development (CPD) >>> read more

Environmental Health

Newsletter

Environmental Health Newsletter - 2018
The role played by Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) in schools is more on Food Safety and Control. The programme is one of the most critical key performance areas for Municipal Health Services mandated by the National Health Act No.63 of 2003 as amended; Foodstuffs Cosmetics Disinfectants Act No. 54 of and its Regulations, of which Alfred Nzo DM has been authorised by the Minister of Health to enforce; Scope of Practice of (No R698 of 2009);Norms and Standards for Environmental Health;National Environmental Health Policy and all other Environmental Health related legislations >>>  read more
Environmental Health Newsletter - 2017 The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as the regulating body of the profession makes it mandatory for EHPs to uphold, promote and maintain high standard of professional ethical conduct. In order to achieve this, it is imperative for EHPs to maintain good relationships and take the interests of the clients in the execution of their duties >>>read more
Environmental Health Newsletter - 2015 / 2016 Congratulatations to the former Chairperson of the Board Mr Jerry Chaka, for receiving the Eric Foskett Environmental Health Award at the 13th World Environmental Health Congress that was held in Las Vegas, United States of America from 4th to 12th July 2014.» read more
Environmental Health Newsletter - 2013 / 2014  The Board took a decision to postpone the introduction of the professional degree training by one year, to January 2015. This move aims to ensure that the institutions are audited for readiness to implement the four-year degree. Curricula developments by some of the institutions have been finalised and most of the curricula have been accredited by the HPCSA » read more
Environmental Health Newsletter - December 2012 The Professional Board for Environmental Health Practitioners is proud to welcome the second edition of the profession’s newsletter to all registered Environmental Health Professionals in the country. This newsletter is also released for Environmental Health Assistants, our mid-level workers » read more

Medical and Dental

Newsletter

December 2016

Medical Technology

Newsletter

MTB News 2018
In 2013 the HPCSA decided that all practitioners will be required to have a license to practise their professions. The primary purpose of such a decision was to ensure that all practitioners, under the jurisdiction of the HPCSA, maintain and improve their professional knowledge, skills and performance for improved patient outcomes and health systems. In keeping with the HPCSA’s mandate of protecting the public and guiding the professions, the CPD committee of the HPCSA has critically reflected on the current programme in light of research and international trends in CPD >>> read more
MTB News 2017
In the 2017/18 financial year, we operated two renewal processes – the online portal and the traditional faceto-face renewal – we intend to discontinue the face-toface model where practitioners come to our offices or we go out to specific sites for practitioners to renew or make payment. For this renewal period, practitioners could choose to have the “purple” paper practicing card or the electronic version of the card on a phone or desktop, or have both the paper and the electronic formats >>> read more

MTB News 2016

The HPCSA has the power to institute disciplinary proceedings regarding any complaint, charge or allegation of unprofessional conduct - this includes  allowing persons who are not registered and within scope of profession and practice to carry out professional procedures unlawfully. All individuals who practice any of the healthcare professions incorporated in the scope of the HPCSA are obliged by the Health Professions Act No 56 of 1974 to register with Council >>> read more

 

 

MTB News 2015
To maintain, enhance and monitor standards of education and training, the guidelines for the evaluation of clinical facilities were revised. To build and expand capacity for the evaluation of laboratories, training sessions were co-ordinated and implemented in the diff erent regions >>> 2014/2015

Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy

Newsletter

OCP NEWS 2018

The ethical practice of the Health Professions Council of SA requires consistent and ongoing commitment to lifelong learning by all healthcare practitioners, through the process of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). CPD assists healthcare professionals to update and develop their knowledge, skill and ethical attitudes that underpin competent practice. A healthcare practitioner is required to engage and accumulate CEU’s per twelvemonth period of which a specific number of the CEUs should be for ethics, human rights and medical law. All CEUs are valid for 24 months from the date which the activity took place/ended >>>> read more

Optometry & Dispensing Opticians

Newsletter

Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics

Newsletter

Through evaluation of education and training institutions, the Board is able to assess the standard of education and training of students and make necessary recommendations to further improve the standard. Having completed this, the Board is able to provide accreditation status to the institutions.
» September 2014
» May 2013

Psychology

Newsletter

Mental Health Awareness Day

The Professional Board for Psychology is concerned that there is lack of public awareness of mental health and the continuing widespread stigma against those who suffer from mental illness. As a result, the Board’s commemorative activities will include an awareness campaign to the South African public, educating them on mental health issues and promoting understanding, empathy and respect for people facing mental health issues >>> read more

Psychology News - 2018
The Professional Board for Psychology is currently in the process of finalising the review of the Scope of the Profession for Psychology. We are also actively working on revising the policies and Rules of Conduct for the profession through an Ethics Task Team which was mandated by the Professional Board for Psychology to >>> read more

Radiography & Clinical Technology

Newsletter

RCT NEWS 2019

The Professional Board for Radiography and Clinical Technology (RCT) has established a Task Team on Tariffs which began its work in February 2018. The purpose of the Task Team on Tariffs is to determine tariffs that would be fair, affordable and acceptable to Radiographers, Clinical Technologists, the public at large, and other key stakeholders in the healthcare sector such as radiologists, medical aid schemes and administrators, health care funders and healthcare insurance companies >>> read more

 

Speech Language and Hearing Professions

Newsletter

Press Releases

COMMUNICATION CURRENT

Press Releases

Press Releases

Annual Reports

Annaul Report 2017/2018	Annual Report 2016/2017	Annual Report 2015/2016
Annual Report 2014/2015	Annual Report 2013/2014	Annual Report 2012/2013
Annual Report 2011/2012	Annual Report 2010/2011	Annual Report 2009/2010
Annual Report 2008/2009	Annual Report 2007/2008	Annual Report 2006/2007

Overview

Oral Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Dental Therapist professions are registered under our auspices: 

Oral Hygienists

Oral Hygienists are health professionals devoted to the prevention of diseases and the promotion and improvement of the public’s health. They are preventive primary oral health care providers who provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services to the public. Their primary concern as health practitioners is the promotion of total health through the prevention of oral disease. The service Oral Hygienists provide, contributes to the health and well-being of society. The education and licensure of Oral Hygienists qualify them to serve the public. 

Dental Therapists

Dental Therapists function as health practitioners in oral health care, independently and/or as a part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Dental Therapists focus on the holistic care of patients, which ranges from prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health to the alleviation of oral abnormalities, pain and disease and also function in the fields of preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health, on primary, secondary and tertiary levels. 

Dental Assistants

Dental Assistants contribute to effective chairside assisting in dentistry with regards to infection control, practice management and the education of patients, the public and the community regarding basic oral health. Dental Assistants play a significant role in oral health environments such as private practices, public health and other facilities where oral health care and health promotion is provided to the public.

Annual Reports

Annaul Report 2017/2018	Annual Report 2016/2017	Annual Report 2015/2016
Annual Report 2014/2015	Annual Report 2013/2014	Annual Report 2012/2013
Annual Report 2011/2012	Annual Report 2010/2011	Annual Report 2009/2010
Annual Report 2008/2009	Annual Report 2007/2008	Annual Report 2006/2007

Environmental health

Annual Reports

Annaul Report 2017/2018	Annual Report 2016/2017	Annual Report 2015/2016
Annual Report 2014/2015	Annual Report 2013/2014	Annual Report 2012/2013
Annual Report 2011/2012	Annual Report 2010/2011	Annual Report 2009/2010
Annual Report 2008/2009	Annual Report 2007/2008	Annual Report 2006/2007

Environmental health

Board Members

Board members are responsible for the establishment of committees and the appointment of chairpersons of Committees. 

Background

In terms of Regulation 2 of the Regulations relating to the functions and functioning of the Professional Board, the Professional Board at its first meeting each year, has to appoint Committees which would function until the first meeting of the Professional Board in the following year. 

The Board also appoints the Chairperson of each Committee, except in the case of the Executive Committee of the Professional Board, which is chaired by the Chairperson of the Professional Board. The composition, quorum and terms of reference of each Committee have to be determined by the Professional Board. 

Statistics

This page contains statistical information about list of Registered persons with the Council. The statistics were last updated on 01 October 2018. 

Statistics

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