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Safety Guidelines for Therapeutic Aromatherapy
This document sets out safety guidelines for the use of essential oils in therapeutic aromatherapy, including an alphabetical list of oils suitable only for qualified practitioners and the general public.
- Who it is for
- therapeutic aromatherapists and general public
- How to act on it
- Access the Safety Guidelines section on the AHPCSA website
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SAFETY GUIDELINES: THERAPEUTIC AROMATHERAPY:ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OILS SUITABLE FOR USE ONLY BY QUALIFIED THERAPEUTIC AROMATHERAPISTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SAFETY GUIDELINES: ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OILS SUITABLE FOR USE ONLY BY QUALIFIED THERAPEUTIC AROMATHERAPISTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
Safety Guidelines for Dry Needling (Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy)
This document outlines safety protocols for dry needling using fine filament needles in chiropractic and osteopathic practice, aimed at reducing risks and promoting best practice.
- Who it is for
- chiropractors and osteopaths
- How to act on it
- Access the Safety Guidelines section on the AHPCSA website
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SAFETY GUIDELINES: CHIROPRACTIC AND OSTEOPATHY: DRY NEEDLING (MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT THERAPY USING FINE FILAMENT NEEDLES) SEPTEMBER 2020
AHPCSA 2023 Fees, New Registrations
This notice includes the fee structure for 2023 and details about new registrations processed by the AHPCSA. It serves as a reference for practitioners and stakeholders on financial obligations and registration updates.
- Who it is for
- allied health professionals, applicants, and regulatory stakeholders
- How to act on it
- View the Board Notice on the AHPCSA website under the 'Government Gazette Notices' section
- Closes
- 31 December 2023
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Board Notice: AHPCSA 2023 FEES, NEW REGISTRA
Safety Guidelines for Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
These guidelines provide safety standards for the practice of acupuncture and related therapies under traditional Chinese medicine, ensuring safe delivery of care by qualified practitioners.
- Who it is for
- acupuncturists and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine
- How to act on it
- Access the Safety Guidelines section on the AHPCSA website
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SAFETY GUIDELINES: CHINESE MEDICINE AND ACUPUNCTURE: PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE OCTOBER 2020
New Registrations, Deregistrations, Restorations, and Disciplinary Matters (2023–2024)
This is a public notice issued by the AHPCSA detailing new registrations, deregistrations, restorations, and disciplinary actions taken against allied health professionals during the 2023–2024 period. It provides transparency on the status of practitioners listed in the council's register.
- Who it is for
- registered allied health professionals, members of the public, healthcare institutions
- How to act on it
- View the Board Notice on the AHPCSA website under the 'Government Gazette Notices' section
- Closes
- 31 December 2024
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Board Notice: AHPCSA 2023 - 2024: NEW REGISTRATIONS,DEREGISTRATIONS, RESTORATIONS, DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
AHPCSA 2024 Fees
This notice outlines the updated fee schedule for registration, renewal, and other services offered by the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa for the year 2024. It applies to all practitioners seeking to register or renew their professional status.
- Who it is for
- allied health professionals applying for registration or renewal
- How to act on it
- View the Board Notice on the AHPCSA website under the 'Government Gazette Notices' section
- Closes
- 31 December 2024
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Board Notice: AHPCSA 2024 FEES
Ethical Rules of Conduct for Allied Health Professionals
The AHPCSA publishes and amends ethical rules of conduct that govern professional behavior for allied health practitioners. These rules include guidelines on good practice, advertising, and sharing of rooms among practitioners.
- Who it is for
- all registered allied health professionals
- How to act on it
- Access the Code of Ethics section on the AHPCSA website
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Code of ethics in terms of section 54(9) of regulations no.R.127 of 12 february 2001 to the allied health professions act, act 63 of 1982, as amended Including guidelines for good practice and guidelines for making professional services known (GG No.39531 Board Notice 268 Of 19 December 2015)
COVID-19 Directives and Extraordinary Policy Decisions (March–June 2020)
This document contains emergency directives issued by the AHPCSA executive committee during the initial phase of the pandemic, covering temporary policy changes affecting allied health practitioners.
- Who it is for
- allied health professionals operating during the pandemic
- How to act on it
- Access the AHPCSA Executive Committee SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Directives section on the website
- Closes
- 22 June 2020
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AHPCSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SARS-COV-2 /COVID19 DIRECTIVES AND EXTRAORDINARY POLICY DECISIONS: 10 MARCH 2020 TO 22 JUNE 2020
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https://ahpcsa.co.za/legislation/
Key Takeaways
- Allied Health Professions Act 63 of 1982
- regulations from 1982 and 2001
- ethical rules of conduct and amendments
- safety guidelines for various therapies
- notices on professional conduct and deregistration
- COVID-19 directives from March to June 2020
- registration and deregistration procedures
- disciplinary measures and misconduct notices