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HPCSA practitioners are now permitted to share their rooms with individuals registered under any legislation regulating health professions, including those registered under the Allied Health Professions Act, 63 of 1982 (as amended). This change removes a previous restriction that prohibited such sharing.
- Who it is for:
- HPCSA practitioners
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the rule change is effective upon publication and applies automatically to all eligible practitioners.
This opportunity allows individuals to apply for formal registration as a practitioner in any allied health profession listed under the regulations. Applicants must complete Annexure A and submit it according to the specified procedure.
- Who it is for:
- individuals seeking full registration as a practitioner in an allied health profession
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit Annexure A: Application for registration in an allied health profession
This opportunity enables individuals to apply for temporary registration in an allied health profession, allowing limited practice while meeting full qualification requirements. The application must be completed using Annexure B.
- Who it is for:
- individuals who need temporary registration in an allied health profession
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit Annexure B: Application for temporary registration in an allied health profession
This opportunity allows students enrolled in an allied health profession programme to register with the council. The application requires completion of Annexure C.
- Who it is for:
- students enrolled in an allied health profession programme
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit Annexure C: Application for registration as a student
This opportunity is for students whose names have been removed from the student register to apply for reinstatement. The application must be completed using Annexure D.
- Who it is for:
- students previously removed from the student register
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit Annexure D: Application for restoration of a student’s name to the student register
A person can submit a written complaint, preferably in the form of an affidavit, against a practitioner or student for improper or disgraceful conduct. The complaint must include details of the conduct and the complainant must be ready to give oral evidence if requested.
- Who it is for:
- any person wishing to report misconduct by a practitioner or student in allied health professions
- How to act on it:
- Submit a written complaint, preferably in the form of an affidavit, addressed to the registrar of the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa
A supplementary course approved by the South African Pharmacy Council is required to obtain a dispensing and compounding licence. Currently, the course is unavailable as the University of Pretoria did not apply for re-accreditation. Other universities have been approached to consider offering the course.
- Who it is for:
- recent graduates, current students, and practitioners seeking a dispensing and compounding licence
- How to act on it:
- Await information from AHPCSA regarding new course providers; monitor updates from AHPCSA through official channels
Practitioners can claim CEUs for attending CPD activities approved by another statutory health council, provided they submit the required documentation: the name of the approving council, the CPD registration reference, and the nature and duration of the activity. CEU allocation follows AHPCSA Guidelines.
- Who it is for:
- AHPCSA practitioners
- How to act on it:
- Submit the CPD certificate and the following information: name of statutory health council approving the CPD activity, statutory health council CPD registration reference, and nature and duration of the CPD activity.
AHPCSA practitioners can attend continuing professional development (CPD) activities that have been approved by another statutory health council, provided the activity is relevant to their specific scope of practice. They do not need to seek re-accreditation from AHPCSA to claim CEUs.
- Who it is for:
- AHPCSA practitioners
- How to act on it:
- Attend the CPD activity and retain the CPD certificate issued by the service provider. Submit the name of the approving statutory health council, the council's CPD registration reference, and details of the activity's nature and duration to claim CEUs.
If an individual believes AHPCSA has failed to comply with PAIA, they may pursue remedies such as internal appeals, complaints to the Information Regulator, or legal action.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, affected individuals, applicants
- How to act on it:
- File an internal appeal with AHPCSA or escalate the matter to the Information Regulator.
The public may participate in consultations and decision-making processes conducted by AHPCSA, including those involving policy development, professional standards, and service delivery improvements.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, community representatives, allied health professionals
- How to act on it:
- Engage with AHPCSA through official consultations, submissions, or public meetings announced in advance.
Certain information is made available directly by AHPCSA without requiring a formal request. This includes public services, participation arrangements, and information about council structures, professional boards, and contact details.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, allied health professionals, community representatives
- How to act on it:
- Visit the AHPCSA website or contact the Information Officer to access publicly available information.