FITNESS TO PRACTICE

In terms of our mandate to guide the professions and protect the pubic, 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.

Information on the Health Committee

Current statistics on impairment record

Attached documents:

• Details related to the management of impaired practitioners
• Regulations Relating to Impairment of Students and Practitioners Under the Act
• A National Strategy for Managing Impairment in Students and Practitioners Registered with Council
• Guidelines related to a ‘Report by an Initial Assessor’
• Guidelines related to a ‘Report by a Therapist’
• Guidelines related to a ‘Report by a Supervisor’
• Application Form for Restoration to the register for persons removed due to health reasons