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Members of the public may request access to records held by the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa, provided they follow the formal request procedure outlined in the manual. This includes documents related to registration, disciplinary actions, professional standards, and other administrative records.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, allied health professionals, applicants for registration
- How to act on it:
- Submit a written request to the Information Officer using Form PAIA-1, accompanied by proof of identity and payment of any applicable fee.
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
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
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
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
The following professional designations have been registered on the National Qualifications Framework: Registered Homeopath, Registered Chiropractor, Registered Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioner, Registered Acupuncturist, Registered Unani Tibb Practitioner, Registered Phytotherapist, Registered Naturopath, Registered Ayurvedic Practitioner, Registered Osteopath, Registered Therapeutic Aromatherapist, Registered Therapeutic Reflexologist, and Registered Therapeutic Massage Therapist.
- Who it is for:
- practitioners in allied health professions holding these designations
- How to act on it:
- No direct application needed; registration is automatic through AHPCSA's recognised status.
The Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) has been officially recognised by SAQA as a professional body under the National Qualifications Framework Act, enabling it to regulate and register professional designations in allied health fields.
- Who it is for:
- the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa
- How to act on it:
- No action required; this is an official recognition granted by SAQA.
A candidate may take a jurisprudence and ethics assessment for a fee of R550. Upon successful completion, they will receive a CPD certificate with 2 CEUs valid for three years from the date of issue.
- Who it is for:
- candidates seeking certification in jurisprudence and ethics
- How to act on it:
- Pay R550 to the AHPCSA to register for the assessment
Institutions of higher education and training must pay a fee based on actual inspection costs plus 26% when undergoing an AHPCSA inspection.
- Who it is for:
- institutions of higher education and training subject to AHPCSA inspections
- How to act on it:
- Undergo an AHPCSA inspection and pay the cost-based fee plus 26%
An application to open a new professional register or sub-register requires a non-refundable fee of R130 000.
- Who it is for:
- organisations or bodies seeking to establish new professional registers or sub-registers
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the AHPCSA with a payment of R130 000
Practitioners registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa may use only the specific titles and designations listed in this notice when presenting information on professional stationery. Any other title or designation will be considered unprofessional conduct after six months from the date of this notice.
- Who it is for:
- registered allied health practitioners and therapists in Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Phytotherapy, Therapeutic Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Reflexology, Unani-Tibb
- How to act on it:
- Comply with the approved list of titles and designations as published in this notice when using professional stationery.
AHPCSA practitioners or therapists may attend CPD activities that have been approved by another statutory health council (or by a CPD Committee for a specific profession) for CPD purposes, as long as the activity is relevant to their scope of practice. They do not need to apply for the activity to be re-accredited by their own CPD Committee or by the Registrar to claim the CEUs accrued for attending.
- Who it is for:
- AHPCSA practitioners or therapists who want to attend CPD activities approved by another statutory health council
- How to act on it:
- Attend the approved CPD activity and ensure it is relevant to your specific scope of practice; if uncertain about scope relevance, present information prior to the activity for confirmation by the Registrar; keep the relevant CPD certificate and be ready to provide audit information if selected.