Registration

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
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.

Dietetics and Nutrition

Registration

Registration as Student in Dietetics

Form 53
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated on the form

Registration as a Student Nutritionist

Form 53
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated on the form

Registration as a Dietitians

(a) SA Qualifications - Community Service

Form 23 Com Service
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Original or certified letter of employment from the Department of Health for Com Service
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Category of registration: Public Service (Community Service)
A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

(b) SA Qualifications - Independent Practice

Form 23 Independent Practice
Original letter or a certified copy of completion of community service,indicating the exact dates
Category of registration: Independent Practice

Registration as a Nutritionist

SA Qualifications - Independent Practice

Form 24 Independent Practice
Category of registration: Independent Practice

Registration as a Foreign Qualified Dietitians /Nutritionist

Dietitians: Foreign Qualifications (Form 176 DT)
Click here for check list for compliance- Dietetics
Nutritionist: Foreign Qualification (Form 176 NT, Form 176 NT A)
Click here for check list of compliance- Nutrition

Guidelines to Apply to the Foreign Workforce Management Programme (Form 176 DOH FWMP)

All foreign qualified Dietitians and Nutritionists are required to sit for an entry examination in order to determine their registerability (refer to Committee Co-ordinator).
All foreign qualified Nutritionits are required to complete both forms (Form 176 NT and Form 176 NT A)
Applicants are reminded to update their contact details regularly with HPCSA. It is against th law not to update the information.

Department of Health online application system for Community Service

http://health.icsponline.dhis.dhmis.org

Emergency Care

New entry and registration requirements for Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAAs)

Since 1 January 2012 the minimum entry requirement for the BAA course is matric (grade 12). ABET level 4 is not recognized as equivalent to matric, as this qualification is on NQF level 1 – equivalent to grade 9. Furthermore, the Board recently resolved that a Notary Public must certify copies of matric (Grade 12) certificates and that the statement of results, which indicates that the candidate has successfully completed matric, may be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths.

Registration
Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAA)
No student registration required. a) SA Qualifications Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant and training institution, OR Form 24 EMB duly completed with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by an Attorney in his/her capacity as a Notary Public bearing the official stamp Copy of ID document with a clear photograph or birth certificate Original Matric certificate or a copy certified by an Attorney in his/her capacity as a Notary Public bearing the official stamp Registration fee and pro rata annual fee Registered in the category: Supervised Practice
Ambulance Emergency Assistants (ANA)
Student registration required. a) SA Qualifications If the client was first registered as BAA, the BAA registration must be in order (annual fee must be paid up to date before processing ANA registration) Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant or training institution, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate Registration fee and prorata annual fee Registered in the category: Independent Practice BAA registration should be deactivated
Operational Emergency Orderly (OECO)
No student registration required a) SA Qualifications Form 23 EMB or 24, duly completed by applicant or training institution, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public Original qualification or a copy certified by Notary Public Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate Registration fee: as indicated in the form Registered in the category : Independent Practice b) Non- SA Qualifications Non- Citizens with foreign qualifications have to complete Form 315 and submit it together with all the relevant documents specified in the application form to the board for consideration. SA Citizens with foreign qualifications have to complete Form 315A and submit it together with all the relevant documents specified in the application form to the board for consideration.
Paramedic (ANT)
a) SA Qualification If client was registered first as ANA, the ANA registration must be in order (annual fee must be paid up to date before processing the ANT registration) Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant or training institution/Technikon, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate Registration fee: as indicated in the form ANA dual category should be deactivated
Student in Emergency Care (ANT- S)
Form 53 ANT-S Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
a) SA Qualification If client was registered first as ANA, the ANA registration must be in order (annual fee must be paid up to date before processing the ANT registration) Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant or training institution/Technikon, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate Registration fee: as indicated in the form ANA dual category should be deactivated
Student Emergency Care Technician (ECTS)
Form 53 Student Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate Student registration fee
Emergency Care Practitioners (ECP)
a) SA Qualification If client was registered first as ANA, the ANA registration must be in order (annual fee must be paid up to date before processing the ANT registration) Form 23 EMB duly completed by applicant or training institution/Technikon, with original qualification certificate or a copy certified by Notary Public Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate Registration fee: as indicated in the form ANA dual category should be deactivated
Student Emergency Care Practitioners (ECPS)
Form 53 Student Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph or Birth Certificate Student registration fee

Environmental Health

Registration

Registration of Student Environmental Health Practitioners

Form 53
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration as Environmental Health Practitioners

a) SA Qualification (HI) (Community Service)

Original form 23 Community Service, duly completed by applicant and University
A copy of ID document
Applicable registration fee plus pro rata annual fee
A copy of registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

b) Independent Practice

Form 27 Comm Serv Completed

c) Foreign Qualified Practitioners

Form 176 DOH FWMP
Form 176
SOP Foreign Qualified Practitioners click here

Registration of Additional Qualifications

Form 19 and original certificate or a copy certified by a Notary Public
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration as Environmental Assistant

Form 176 for EHP Assistants

Medical and Dental and Medical Science

Medical Technology

Registration

Registration of Student Medical Technology

Form 53
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration as Medical Technologists

a) Independent Practice

Form 24 MT Independent Practice, duly completed

Registration of Foreign Qualified Medical Technologists

Form 176 for registration of foreign qualifieds

Registration of Additional Qualifications

Form 19 and original certificate or a copy certified by a Notary Public
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Requirements for approval to conduct Private Practice

Procedures for approval to conduct private practice Form 133
All applications for approval to conduct a private practice have to be considered by the Professional Board.
In order to comply with the requirements, an applicant has to provide proof of at least two (2) years post registration experience in the particular category of registration.
The following documentation must be submitted in support of an application for approval to conduct a private practice:
An original letter from the employer confirming that the person have at least two (2) years post registration experience in medical technology in the particular category.
An amount of R314.00 for a Certified Extract certificate from the register for purposes of registration of a practice number at the Board of Healthcare Funders of South Africa.
Proof of payment of annual fee
Proof of compliance to CPD requirements (60 CEU's)

Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy

Registration

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Registration as STUDENT

a. First registration as a Student

Form 53 duly completed by applicant and university.
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee as reflected in the form

b. Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more

Form 53 duly completed, with an indication that the applicant applies for re-registration.
Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
Registration fee as reflected in the form

Registration of Occupational Therapist (OT)

a. SA Qualifications (Community Service) (South African citizens only)

Registration as a student with the HPCSA
Form 23 Comm Service.
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
Applicants are registered in the category: Public Service: Community Service.

b. Independent Practice (South African citizens only)

Registration in the category: Public service: Community service.
Form 23
Form 27 Comm Serv completed.

c. Foreign Qualified Practitioners

Form 176 (documentation to be submitted including certificate of status clearly outlined).
Form 176 Application ( Guidelines: DoH Foreign Workforce Management Programme)

d. Independant Practice (Foreign qualified non-South African citizens)

Registration as an occupational therapist in public service as outlined above.
Submission of proof of permanent residence status or citizenship in South Africa issued in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002).
Letter of endorsement by the Foreign Workforce Management Programme of the National Department of Health pertaining to employment (as part of the updating of register of foreign citizens maintained by the Departments of Health and Home Affairs). iv. Completion of a recognised South African qualification by a foreign citizen does not entitle such person to register in independent practice. Such applicants are required to first apply as per the procedure outlined above for registration in public service.

Registration of Occupational Therapist-Assistant (OTB)

Form 23, duly completed, together with a certificate reflecting full details regarding the education and training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy; OR
Form 24, duly completed, together with a certificate reflecting full details regarding the education and training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy.
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice.

Registration of Occupational Therapist Technician (OTT)

Form 23, duly completed, together with a certificate reflecting one year practical experience and 50 hours training provided by training institution, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy; OR
Form 24, duly completed, together with a certificate reflecting one year practical experience and 50 hours training provided by training institution, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy.
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice.

Arts Therapy

Registration for Arts Therapist

a. SA Qualification (South African citizens only)

Registration as a student with the HPCSA.
Form 23, duly completed; OR
Form 24, duly completed, together with a copy of the original Masters degree, certified by an attorney in his or her capacity as notary public and bearing the official stamp.
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
Applicants are registered in the category: Independent Practice

b. Foreign Qualified Practitioners

Form 176 (Documentation to be submitted including certificate of status outlined
Registration as an arts therapist in public service as outlined above
Submission of proof of permanent residence status or citizenship in South Africa issued in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002)
Letter of endorsement by the Foreign Workforce Management Programme of the National Department of Health pertaining to employment (As part of updating of register of foreign citizens maintained by the Departments of Health and Home Affairs).
Completion of a recognised South African qualification by a foreign citizen does not entitle such person to register in independent practice. Such applicants are required to first apply as per the procedure outlined above for registration in public service.

MEDICAL ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETICS

Registration of Student-Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists (OS-S)

a. First registration as a Student

Form 53 duly completed by applicant and university.
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

b. Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more

Form 53 duly completed, with an indication that the applicant applies for re-registration.
Certificate of reumption of study

c. Registration as an Intern Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist (with effect from 1 January 2010)

Registration as a student with the HPCSA.
Form 26 OSIN, duly completed together with documentation as outlined.
Form 26 A OS, duly completed
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
Registration fee as indicated.
Applicants are registered in the category: Intern Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist.
Form 160 OS – Guidelines for Internships in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics issued by University.
Registration fee as reflected in the form
List of accredited centres to train MOP click here

Registration as Medical Orthotist/Prosthetist (OS)

a. SA Qualification (South Arican citizens only)

Registration as a student with the HPCSA.
Form 23, duly completed; ORForm 24, duly completed, together with a copy of the Honours Degree certificate, certified by an attorney in his or her capacity as notary public and bearing the official stamp;
Form 27 OS, duly completed.
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
Applicants are registered in the category: Independent Practice.

b. Foreign Qualified Practitioner

Form 176 (Documentation to be submitted including certificate of status clearly outlined).

c. Independent Practice (Foreign Qualified non-South African citizens)

Registration as a medical orthotist and prosthetist in public service as outlined above.
Submission of proof of permanent residence status or citizenship in South Africa issued in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002).
Letter of endorsement by the Foreign Workforce Management Programme of the National Department of Health pertaining to employment (As part of updating of register of foreign citizens maintained by the Departments of Health and Home Affairs).
Completion of a recognised South African qualification by a foreign citizen does not entitle such person to register in independent practice. Such applicants are required to first apply as per the procedure outlined above for registration in public service.

Registration of Orthopaedic Footwear Technicians (OB)

No student registration required.

24, duly completed, together with a certificate confirming completion of three years’ practical training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy.
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice

Registration of Orthopaedic Technician Assistant (OSA)

Form 23, duly completed, together with a certificate confirming completion of three years’ practical training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy; OR
Form 24, duly completed, together with a certificate confirming completion of three years’ practical training, issued and signed by the Head of the educational or training institution and his or her deputy.
Form 27 OB/OSA, duly completed.
Formal report from Supervisor highlighting the practical skills obtained.
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice.

REGISTRATION OF VISITING STUDENTS

Foreign students wishing to complete requirements in South Africa such as education at local universities, training or electives in order to qualify outside South Africa are in terms of Section 34 of the Health Professions Act, 1974, required to apply for registration in order to undertake such education, training or electives.

Such persons are required to submit an application as per form 8A which should be supported by both the foreign university and the South African university department in South Africa where education and training in that discipline is offered.

The university is required to support the application and provide for adequate supervision and indemnity insurance during the period of registration.

The period of registration is determined on the basis of the recommendations of the respective universities for a maximum period of one year per application. Extension of registration is an administrative process performed on the basis of further recommendations by the respective universities.

Registration as a visiting student in South Africa does not entitle such student to register without following the formal application procedure.

Optometry & Dispensing Opticians

Registration

Registration Of Student Optical Dispenser

Form 53
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration Of Optical Dispenser

Form 23
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Registration in the category: Independent Practice

Optometrists Registration of Student Optometrist

First registration as Student Optometrist (OP-S)
Form 53
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
Original certificate of registration as student
Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration of Optometrists (OP)
SA Qualification

Form 23 or Form 24 and original Degree Certificate or a copy certified by a Notary Public
Certified copy of ID document with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Register in the category: Independent Practice

Foreign Qualifications

Form 176 (refer to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board)

Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics

Physiotherapy

Registration of Student–Physiotherapists (PT-S)

First registration as a Student
Form 53 duly completed
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
Original certificate of registration as student
Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Re-registration after interruption of studies for less than one year
Form 41
Certificate of resumption of study issued by University.

Registration of Physiotherapists (PT)

SA Qualifications (Community Service)
Form 23 (Community Service)
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Register in the category: Public Service : Community Service.

Independent Practice

Form 23
Copy of letter from institution confirming completion of 12 months Community Service.

Foreign Qualifications

All foreign qualified Physiotherapists are required to sit for an examination conducted by the Board, twice per year
Form 49 PT
Form 176 DOH
Certificate of Status, issued by foreign registration authority
Original certificate of Qualifications or copy thereof certified by Notary Public
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph

Physiotherapy – Assistants (PTA) - Register closed

Forms 23 / 24
Certificate from educational institution (approved by Board Manager)
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Register in the category: Supervised Practice

Physiotherapy Assistant Students (PTA-S) - Register closed

Form 53
Certified copy of ID document
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Podiatrists

Registration of Student–Podiatrists (CH-S)

First Registration as Student
Form 53 duly completed
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
Original certificate of registration as student.
Certificate issued by Technikon indicating date of enrolment and year of study
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Re-registration after interruption of studies for less than one year
Certificate issued by Technikon indicating date of enrolment and year of study.

Registration of Podiatrists (CH)

SA Qualification
Form 23 or 24 and original National Diploma or a copy certified by a Notary Public
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
Register in the category: Independent Practice
Foreign Qualifications
Form 176 (refer to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board)
Form 24
Original qualification or a copy certified by a Notary Public
Detailed information on the nature and content of the education and training, issued by the institution
Certificate of Status, issued by foreign registration authority

Registration as Student Biokineticist (BK-S)

Form 87
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration as Biokineticist (BK)

Form 23 or 24 and original Honors Degree certificate or a copy certifiedby a Notary Public
Internship recommendation completed by SA Association for Biokinetics
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Register in the category: Independent Practice
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration as an Intern Biokineticist

Form 87 BKS
Certified copy of ID document
Letter from the training institution (Biokinetic Practice) confirming training of a minimum period of one year.
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Foreign Registration

All foreign qualified Biokinetics are required to sit an entry examination presented by the SA Association for Biokinetics.
Refer to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board

Registration of Biokineticist Student Interns (BK-S Intern)

These applicants are only registering in their fourth year of internship with Council and the Association.
The application form must be duly completed and returned to Council with the registration fee, as indicated in the form (no penalties) and returned to Council with a certified coy of ID, Notarised copy of Honours degree and form 170 duly completed for the Internship.

Psychology

Radiography & Clinical Technology

Registration

Registration of Student Radiographers (DR-S)

Form 53 duly completed
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
Certificate issued by University confirming resumption of study
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration of Radiographers (DR)

a. SA Qualification

Form 23
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Upon completion of the educational and training requirements, practitioners are registered in the category: Public Service: Community Service-Diagnosis, Therapy etc.
In order to enter into Private Practice, practitioners apply for form 165 directly to Board Manager after two years of practice.
A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

b. Foreign Qualification

Form 177
Refer applicant to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board

c. Additional Qualifications/Categories

Radiographers normally qualify in the category “diagnosis”. If another qualification (eg) BTech or Honours Degree in “diagnosis” is obtained in addition to the initial qualification in “diagnosis”, the BTech or Honours Degree or other qualification is registered as an additional qualification (form 19) or Notarised copy of degree. The same rule would apply for any other discipline, category or field namely that the qualification is registered as an additional qualification, if the initial Degree or Diploma was obtained in that discipline (form 19). If another qualification (eg) BTech or Honours Degree in another field, discipline or category “nuclear medicine, therapy or ultrasound” is obtained in addition to the initial basic qualification in “Diagnosis” this qualification is reflected as an additional category only. If a further qualification in another discipline is obtained in addition to the initial basic qualification as well as a registered additional qualification as outlined above, such qualification is registered as an additional qualification.

Registration of Studentndash Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographers (SDR-S)

Form 53 duly completed
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration of Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographers (SDR)

NOTE: The register for Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographers (SDR) had been closed for new registrations - December 2006.

Registration of Student-Clinical Technologists (KT-S)

Form 53 duly completed
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration of Clinical Technologists (KT)

Form 23 or 24 KT and original National Diploma in Clinical Technology or a copy thereof certified by a Notary Public
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Category of registration: Independent Practice: Critical Care, Pulmonology etc.
A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Clinical Technologist can only registered in private practice after obtaining a B-Tech degree and registering it against his/her name as an additional qualification

Registration of Graduate Clinical Technologists (KT-G)

Form 23
Original BTech Degree in Clinical Technology or a copy thereof certified by a Notary Public
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Category of registration: Private Practice: Critical Care, Pulmonology etc.

Registration of Student–Electro-Encephalographic Technicians (EE-S)

Form 53
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration of Electro-Encephalographic Technicians (EE)

Form 24
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Documentary evidence issued by the Board Manager, that the applicant was successful in the examination
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Category of registration: Supervised Practice: Critical Care Pulmonology etc.

Foreign Qualifications

Form 177

Refer to Board Manager for submission of the application to the Professional Board

Speech Language and Hearing Professions

Original duly completed application Form 23 / 24

Registration

Requirements for Registration of Student - Speech Therapist and Audilogists

First registration as Student
Must register with four months of registering with an accredited university in South Africa;
Original duly completed form 53
Clear copy of ID document
Registration fee: R186.00 (penalty fee of R85.00 per month in respect of each month or part of month which application is submitted later than four months after date of registration at University).
Re-registration after interruption of studies for year or more
Original certificate of registration as student
Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
Registration fee: R101
Re-registration after interruption of studies for less than one year

Registration of Speech Therapists and Audiologists

First registration as Student
Form 53 duly completed
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Re-registration after interruption of studies for year or more
Original certificate of registration as student
Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Re-registration after interruption of studies for less than one year
Certificate of resumption of studies, issued by the University

Registration of Speech Therapists and Audiologists

SA Qualifications
Original Form 23 Community Service duly completed
Copy of ID document or passport
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
Registration fee: R560.00 plus pro rata annual fee
A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
Foreign Qualifications
All foreign qualified Speech Therapist are required to sit for an entry
Refer to Board Manager of the Professional Board
Original qualification or a copy certified by a Notary Public
Copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
SAQA evaluation
Registration fee: R560.00 plus pro rata annual fee
Recent original Certificate of Good Status issued by regulatory authority
Foreign Registration
Guidelines for registration (Form 176 SLH)
Application Form (Form 176 DoH)
Compliance checklist click here

Requirements for registration of Speech and Hearing Community Workers

Original Diploma in Speech and Hearing Therapy (Community work), University of the Witwatersrand or a copy certified by a Notary Public Attorney
Copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

Registration of Audiometritians (AU)

Form 23 / 24
Original qualification or a copy thereof certified by a Notary Public
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: R560.00 plus pro rata annual fee
A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

Registration of Speech and Hearing Correctionists

Form 23 / 24
Original Diploma in Remedial Education (Speech and Hearing impaired), University of Cape Town or a copy certified by a Notary Public
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form
A copy of your registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

Registration of Hearing Aid Acousticians (GAK)

Form 23 / 24
Original Diploma in Hearing Aid Acousticians – from University of Pretoria or a copy certified by a Notary public
Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
Registration fee: as indicated in the form

Registration of Speech Therapists and Audiologists

The Professional Board for Speech Therapy and Audiology resolved that professionals who are already registered as a Speech Therapists and Audiologist may apply to be registered as either a Speech Therapist OR Audiologist. The application form must be duly completed (form23 / 24) and be submitted with the registration fee, as indicated in the form, to the Board Manager for Speech Therapy and Audiology for recommendation and approval

The application will then be referred to Registrations to be captured. The annual fee payment of the applicant must be in order as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist before he/she can be registered in the new register (ST or AU).

Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

Coming Soon

Professional Boards are co-ordinating bodies for healthcare practitioners registered with the HPCSA. The respective boards that are established for a specific profession, deal with matters relating to a specific profession.

NB: Practitioners are advised to check for correct fees before making any payment

Additional Qualification
Form 19 - Additional Qualification	Download form
Form 19 ODO - Recognition of Diagnostic Privileges -Optometry and Dispensing Opticians	Download form
Form 19 ODO - Recognition of Ocular Therapeutics	Download form

Application for registration
Form 23 DOH - Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene	Download form
Form 23 EMB - Emergency Care Board (EMB)	Download form
Form 23 MT - Medical Technologist	Download form
Form 23 MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientists	Download form
Form 23 ODO - Optometry and Dispensing Opticians	Download form
Form 23 - Independent Practice	Download form
Form 24 - Application for Registration	Download form
Form 24 DA - Aplication for registration as Dental Assistant	Download form
Form 24 EMB - Application for registration Emergency Care	Download form
Form 24 GT - Application for registration as Medical Technician	Download form
Form 24 KT - Clinical Technologist	Download form
Form 24 KT-G Clinical Technologist	Download form
Form 24 LA - Application for registration as Lab Assistant	Download form
Form 24 MT - Application for registration	Download form
Form 24 OH - Extended functions	Download form
Form 24 OS - Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics	Download form
Form 24 TT - Application for registration as Dental Therapist	Download form
Form 25 MTB - Intern duty certificate for Medical Technology	Download form
Form 27 OS - Intern Duty certificate - Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics	Dowload form
Form 27 OB/OSA - Intern duty certificate - Medical Orthotists & Prosthetics	Dowload form
Form 27 PSY - Intern duty Certficates for Psychologists	Download form
Form 176 EHP - Environmental Health Assistants	Download form

Community Service
Form 10 A - Intern duty certificate for Completion of a 2 years Internship training programme	Download form
Form 14 A - Dentist (DP) to perform Community Service	Download form
Form 23 OT - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy	Download form
Form 23 - To perform Community Service	Download form
Form 27 - (Generic) Completion of Community Service	Download form
Form 23 - DOH	Download form

Foreign Qualification
Form 176 DT - Foreign Qualified Dietician	Download form
Form 176 EHP	Download form
Form 176 NT	Download form
Form 176 ODO	Download form
Form 176 MT - Medical Technologists/ Bsc Graduates	Download form
Form 177 DR- Application for registration as Radiographer	Download form
Form 177 BKT - Application for registration as Clinical Technologist	Download form

Independent Registration
Form 11 C - MDB	Download form
Form 23 OT - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy	Download form
Form 23 A (SLH) - Change of Category: Speech Language and Hearing Professions	Download form
Form 27 - Certificate of Completion of Community Service	Download form
Form 133 - Medical Technology (MT) Application to conduct private practice	Download form
Form 189 - Dental Therapist (TT)	Download form

Intern Registration
Form 10A MDB - Intern in Medicine	Download form
Form 23 MSIN; PHIN and GCIN - Medical Biological Scientist, Medical Physicist and Genetic Counsellor only	Download form
Form 26 A - OS Placement of Intern	Download form
Form 26 BKIN - Biokineticist Intern	Download form
Form 26 MTIN - Intern Medical Technologist	Download form
Form 26 ATIN - Arts Therapy Intern in Drama	Download form
Form 26 A AT - Placement of Arts Therapy Intern in Drama	Download form
Form 27 BK - Biokineticist for Intern Duty Certificates	Download form
Form 36 GC - Certificate of Intern training (Genetic Counsellor)	Download form
Form 36 MS - Certificate of Intern training (Medical Biological Scientist)	Download form
Form 36 PH - Certificate of Intern training (Medical Physicist)	Download form

Restoration
Form 18 - Application for restoration of name to the register	Download form
Form 18 PPB - Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics only	Download form
Form 18 A - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy Application for restoration	Download form
Form 18 C - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts TherapyUndertaking by Supervisor	Download form
Form 18 D - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy Supervisory report	Download form
Form 18 F - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts TherapyPortfolio	Download form
Form 18 G - OCP - Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics & Arts Therapy Portfolio marking guide	Download form

Specialties/ Sub-Specialties
Form 9 - Application for registration as a Registrar / Sub-speciality Trainee	Download form
Form 57 A - MED Sub- Speciallity SA Qualified - Certificate relating to education and training in subspeciality	Download form
Form 57 MDB - Certificate relating to training in specialities & sub specialist	Download form
Form 57 MED - Certificate relating to training for specialists who commenced specialists training after 1 January 2011	Download form

Students
Form 8 - Visiting Student, in Supplementary Health Services	Download form
Form 8 - Visiting Student (Emergency Care)	Download form
Form 8 - Visiting Student (Medical and Dental)	Download form
Form 8 - Visiting Student (DNB)	Download form
Form 53 EMB - Emergency Care Board	Download form
Form 53 DOH	Download form
Form 53 OTS - Occupational Therapist Student	Download form

Medical & Dental
Form 11 A - Medical Practitioner Community Service	Download form
Form 21 MDB - Specialist/ Subspecialist SA Qualified	Download form
Form 23 MDB - Intern in Medicine SA Qualified	Download form
Form 24 GC - Application for registration as Genetic Counselor	Download form
Form 24 MS - Application for registration as Medical Biological Scientist	Download form
Form 24 PH - Application for registration as Medical Physicist	Download form
Form 26 PHIN - Intern Medical Physicist
Form 26 GCIN - Intern Genetic Counselor	Download form
Form 26 MSIN - Intern Medical Biological Scientist	Download form
Form 27 - Independent Practise	Download form
Form 39 - Student Intern - Medical & Dental Professions Board	Download form
Form 53 - Student	Download form

Medical Technology
Form 23 - Community Service	Download form
Form 27 - Independent Practise	Download form
Form 53 - Student	Download form

Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy
Form 23 - Community Service	Download form
Form 27 - Independent Practise	Download form
Form 53 - Student	Download form
Form 24 OTT - Occupational Therapy Technician (Supervised)	Download form
Form 26 OSIN - Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist	Download form

Optometry & Dispensing Opticians
Form 23 - Community Service	Download form
Form 27 - Independent Practise	Download form
Form 53 - Student	Download form

Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics
Form 23 - Community Service	Download form
Form 27 - Independent Practise	Download form
Form 24 BK - Phyisiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics	Download form
Form 53 BKS - Biokinteticist in Training	Download form
Form 53 - Student	Download form

Psychology
Form 23 - Community Service	Download form
Form 27 - Independent Practise	Download form
Form 24 PS - Registration as Psychologist	Download form
Form 24 PMT - Registration as Psychometrist	Download form
Form 24 RC - Registration as Registered Consellor	Download form
Form 26 PSIN - Intern Psychologist	Download form
Form 53 PSS - Psychology Student	Download form

Radiography & Clinical Technology
Form 23 - Community Service	Download form
Form 27 - Independent Practise	Download form
Form 53 - Student	Dowlnload form

Speech, Language and Hearing
Form 23 - Community Service	Download form
Form 27 - Independent Practise	Download form
Form 53 - Student	Dowlnload form

Other forms
Application for Aproval of Mobile Practice - ODO	Download form
Contact details form - Change of Contact details	Download form
Form 2 Consent to social or cultural circumcision	Download form
Form 3 Consent to religious circumcision	Download form
Form 22 Reporting of abuse or deliberate neglect of child	Download form
Form 23 Reporting of abuse or deliberate neglect of a child to the Director General	Download form
Form 33 Application for Consent to Medical Treatent or Surgical Operation by Minister	Download form
Form 34 Consent to surgical operation by a child	Download form

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:

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).
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);
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:

Proof of CPD attended to during the preceding 24 months.
Proof of practising your profession during the period of erasure/suspension of your name from the register.
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.

Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy & Oral Hygiene


Complete application for restoration form, Form 18 Pay restoration fees and any other fees outstanding Practitioners whose names have been off the register for more than 2 years are required to work under supervision for at least six months under a senior health professional who is registered in the same category ( a senior health professional is a health professional who has been registered with the board and practised for at least 1 years and the registration must be active) A letter confirming successful completion of the supervised period of 6 months must be submitted to the Council by the supervisor Restoration Guidelines click here

Complete application for restoration form, Form 18
Pay restoration fees and any other fees outstanding
Practitioners whose names have been off the register for more than 2 years are required to work under supervision for at least six months under a senior health professional who is registered in the same category ( a senior health professional is a health professional who has been registered with the board and practised for at least 1 years and the registration must be active)
A letter confirming successful completion of the supervised period of 6 months must be submitted to the Council by the supervisor

Restoration Guidelines click here

Dietetics and Nutrition


DT Dietitian SDT Supplementary Dietitian NT Nutritionist SNT Supplementary Nutritionist	Health professionals who have been erased for more that 2 yrs up to 4 yrs may be restored under the following conditions: Submission of proof of payment of the restoration fees and the duly completed application form Form 18; Health professionals have to obtain the necessary 30 CEU’s within 12 months of restoration; Health professionals will then be audited after 12 months to ensure that they have accrued the 30 CEUs;
DT Dietitian SDT Supplementary Dietitian NT Nutritionist SNT Supplementary Nutritionist	Health professionals who have been erased for more than 4 years may be restored after succesful passing of the Board examination. Please contact the Board Administration for more information and documents to be submitted: Mrs Mamokete Mabusela Committee Co-ordinator Tel/Fax: (+27) 12 338 3992 E-mail: dnbboard@hpcsa.co.za

Emergency Care

RESTORATION AND REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR EMERGENCY CARE PROVIDERS

*Regarding the below – certain activities may require the applicant to be registered as a student emergency care provider in the relevant category

Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA), Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) and Operational Emergency Care Orderly (OECO)

One to two years since removal from relevant register – HPCSA approved refresher course with a summative assessment.

Two years and more since removal from relevant register – HPCSA approved refresher course with an examination at a Board approved institution (University/Higher Education Institutions). The examination may include a set of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), a written theoretical examination as well as a paediatric and adult patient simulation and will be moderated by a PBEC-appointed moderator. Examinations may be attempted twice. Additional attempts will not be permissible.

Where OECOs (who holds active registration within this category) wish to register in the AEA category – HPCSA-approved refresher course with a summative assessment.

Paramedics (ANT), Emergency Care Technicians (ECT) and Emergency Care Practitioners (ECP)

One to two years since removal from relevant register – Three critical case reflections whilst conducting supervised clinical practice (conducted and assessed by a Higher Education Institution). In addition, being found competent in one set of practical assessments (OSCEs and a simulation - inclusive of a paediatric and adult emergency). [This process would require temporary registration as a student with the HPCSA] One remediation opportunity for each assessment is permissible (i.e. one set of OSCEs and one adult and/or paediatric simulation).

Two years and more since removal relevant register – Three critical case reflections whilst conducting supervised clinical practice (conducted and assessed by a Higher Education Institution). In addition, being found competent in an examination held annually by Board approved institutions. The examinations may include a theoretical assessment, a viva voce assessment, a set of OSCEs and an adult and paediatric simulation assessment. This examination will be moderated by a PBEC appointed moderator. All assessments must be passed in one examination sitting. If unsuccessful, one entire additional assessment opportunity may be granted. [This process would require temporary registration as a student with the HPCSA].


Ambulance Emergency Assistant Paramedic Basic Ambulance Assistant Emergency Care Practitioner Emergency Care Technicians Emergency Care Assistants Operational Emergency Care Orderly	Restoration Form 18 Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding Restoration Guidelines Form 341 Submit proof of successfully passing a Refresher Course before they may be restored to the register

Environmental health

A person whose name was erased from the register for 2 years or more has to apply to restore his/her name to the register by complying with the following restoration procedures:

All applications must be submitted to the Board Administrator
The applications should include the proof of payment of the restoration, exam fees and duly completed Form 18
Board Exam will apply before restoration can take place

Click here for standard operating procedure of restoration

Medical and Dental (and medical science)

A person whose name was erased from the register has to apply to restore his/her name to the register by complying with the following restoration procedures:

Complete restoration Form 18.
Payment of restoration fees and any other fees outstanding.
A health professional may be restored in the category Supervised Practice for a period of at least six months.
Submission of a report by the supervisor to the Chairperson of the Education Committee as to the competency of the health professional or whether a further period of supervised practice is recommended.
Upon submission of a successful report from the supervisor, the health professional may be restored to the Independent category where he/she was registered before.
Health professional has to accrue CEUs.
Health professional to be included in the CPD audit after a year or restoration.
Click here for Policy guidelines for the restoration of name

Anaesthetists’ Assistant
Biomedical Engineer
Dentist
Genetic Counsellor
Health Assistant
Clinical Biochemist
Medical Practitioner
Medical Biological Scientist
Medical Physicist
Supplementary Medical Scientist
Medical Scientists

Restoration Form 18.
Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding.
A health professional may be restored in the category Supervised Practice for a period of at least six months.
Submission of a report by the supervisor to the Chairperson of the Education Committee as to the competency of the health professional or whether a further period of supervised practice is recommended.
Upon submission of a successful report from the supervisor, the health professional may be restored to the Independent category where he/she was registered before.
Health professional has to accrue CEUs.
Health professional to be included in the CPD audit after a year or restoration.
Medical Scientists should serve a maximum period of two (2) years under supervised practice after the restoration of the names

Restoration Enquiries E-mail: Registrationgroup@hpcsa.co.za

Medical Technology

Restoration of name to the Register

Suspension based on a formal request to be suspended from the register or due to non-payment of annual fees:

Voluntary Erasure is in terms of Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) Section 19 (1)(c)
Suspension due to non-payment of annual fee is in terms Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974 Section 19 (1)(d)


A. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of two years	If a practitioner’s name was removed from the register or his or her registration suspended for a period of two years or less – irrespective of whether he or she practiced or not - the restoration application will be dealt with administratively subject to submission of the following: Completion of required restoration Form 18 Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees The Board reserves the right to institute disciplinary action against practitioners who had practiced their profession in South Africa without being registered.
B. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of more than two years – (Practising)	A practitioner whose name has been erased from the register and had been practising for a period of more than two years will be required to: Duly completed application for restoration form (Form 18) and applicable Restoration Fees Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees Proof of practising their profession – CV or letter from the previous employer confirming employment with dates specified. COS (Recent certificate of good status from the country where he/she has practised) not older than 3 months. Proof of CPD attended to during preceding 24 months.
C. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of more than two years – (Non-practising)	A practitioner whose name has been erased from the register and had not been practising for a period of more than two years will be required to work under supervision in an HPCSA accredited laboratory for a period equivalent to six months (1000 hours) the following procedure would apply: Complete Restoration Form 18. Payment of restoration fees and any other fees outstanding. The applicant be restored in terms of supervised practice immediately on submission of the application form (Form 18, Form 18A, Form 18C, Form 18D) and payment of penalty fees; They have to work under supervision of a registered Medical Technologist at an accredited laboratory, for a period of at least six (6) months; The supervisor should on completion of the period of 6 months, submit a progress report with a recommendation as to the lifting of restrictions or a further period of supervised practice; and The progress report will be considered by the Professional Board or Education Committee During the period of supervised practice the applicant will not be allowed to be self-employed or practising in his or her own private practice. Upon receipt of a positive supervisory report or portfolio by the supervisor to the satisfaction of the Education Subcommittee, his or her name will be restored to the category of registration that applied prior to the erasure of his or her name from the register.

SUMMARY OF PROCESS

The supervisee will be required to identify and request a suitable supervisor to oversee him or her during the period of supervised practice. For this purpose, a signed undertaking would have to be obtained from the supervisor agreeing to undertake the supervision. On completion of six months’ supervised practice, the supervisor will be required to complete and submit the Supervisor Evaluation Report. The findings presented in this report will be reviewed by the Education Committee. If the Committee is satisfied by the recommendation of the supervisor, the practitioner will be registered in the category in which the applicant was previously registered.

In cases where the Education committee remains unconvinced that the practitioner is ready for independent practice, the supervisor will be expected to extend the period for a further six months stating reasons.

Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy

Restoration of name to the Register

Suspension based on a formal request to be suspended from the register or due to non-payment of annual fees:

Voluntary Erasure is in terms of Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) Section 19 (1)(c)

Suspension due to non-payment of annual fee is in terms Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974 Section 19 (1)(d)

A. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of three years

If a practitioner’s name was removed from the register or his or her registration suspended for a period of three years or less – irrespective of whether he or she practised or not - the restoration application will be dealt with administratively subject to submission of the following:

Completion of required restoration Form 18
Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees

The Board reserves the right to institute disciplinary action against practitioners who had practised their profession in South Africa without being registered.

B. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of more than three years – (Practising)

If a practitioner’s name was removed from the register or his or her registration suspended for a period of more than three years and he or she was practising the profession (within or outside South Africa) his or her name will be restored without further requirements subject to receipt of the following:

Completion of required restoration forms: Form 18 and Form 18 A OCP
Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees
A summary of activities during the period of erasure
Information regarding employment isued by the relevant employers. Evidence regarding experience and appointments held must specify the exact nature and extent of work performed and the periods during which the appointments were held
A summary of CPD activities completed during the period of erasure as per the Continuing Professional Development policy of Council
Original documentary evidence of undergraduate and or postgraduate studies since erasure of name from the register (if applicable).
If the applicant was registered outside South Africa since erasure of his/her name from the register, an original Certificate of Status(Certificate of Good Standing), issued by the foreign registration authority within the preceding three months.

C. Restoration after Removal or Suspension of name from the register for a period of more than three years – (Non-practising)

If a practitioner’s name was removed from the register or his or her registration suspended for a period of more than three years and he or she was not practising the following procedure would apply:

Completion of the required application forms: Form 18 and Form 18 A OCP
Payment of restoration fees
The practitioner would be restored in the category supervised practice for a period of at least six months (Equivalent to at least 1000 hours)
Apply to the Board as per the guidelines in Form 18 B OCP for approval of the supervising practitioner by completing and submitting Form 18 C OCP
Once the Education subcommittee had granted approval of the supervising practitioner the period of supervised practice could commence
Submission of a report by the supervisor upon completion of period of supervised practice – Form 18 D OCP
Supervisory Report
If the standard of the report is not accepted by the Board a portfolio should be compiled as per Form 18 E OCP
Portfolio Guidelines
Submission of the portfolio by the supervising practitioner as per Form 18 F OCP portfolio Submission Form.

Upon receipt of a positive supervisory report or portfolio by the supervisor to the satisfaction of the Education Subcommittee, his or her name will be restored to the category of registration that applied prior to the erasure of his or her name from the register.

D. Restoration of Names of Assistants and Technicians:

Separate guidelines apply in the case of the restoration of names of assistants and technicians in view of the fact that they are only entitled to practise under supervision.

E. Erroneous registration, fraud, disciplinary action or impairment

Procedures in these guidelines do not include information relating to erasure due to erroneous registration, registration through fraud, disciplinary action or impairment.

Portfolio Marking Guide

Optometry & Dispensing Opticians

Dispensing Optician
Optometrist
Orthoptist
Supplementary Optical Dispenser
Supplementary Optometrist

Restoration Form ( Form 18)
Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
A health professional may be restored in the category Supervised Practice for a period of at least six months
Submission of a report by the supervisor to the Chairperson of the Education Committee as to the competency of the health professional or whether a further period of supervised practice is recommended
Upon submission of a successful report from the supervisor, the health professional may be restored to the category Independent Practice is he/she was registered in that category prior to the erasure
Accrue the necessary CEUs as per the CPD Guidelines
The health professional be included in a CPD Audit after the period of supervised practice to ensure that this requirement is adhered to

Practitioners who were off the register and had been out of clinical work for longer than 5 years need to pass the Board exam before they may be restored to the register.

Practitioners who were off the register and had been practicing outside the country in the past five (5) years or less need to provide the following in order to be restored to the register without doing board examination:

a. Restoration Form ( Form 18)

b. Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding

c. Accrue the necessary CEUs as per the CPD Guidelines

d. A comprehensive CV

e. A recent original Certificate of Status (Certificate of Good Standing), indicating that the applicant is in good standing, issued by the foreign registration authority where the applicant is currently registered which has been issued within the preceding three months.

f. A letter from previous employer confirming employment. In a case where a practitioner had their own practice, an affidavit/ certified letter on a letterhead with confirmation from 1 witness is required.

g. To provide evidence that they have been practicing during their time off the HPCSA register.

Practitioners who were off the register and had been practicing outside the country in the past five (5) years or more need to provide similar requirements (a) –(g) in order to be restored to the register and

Will be subjected to do a Board examination before they can be restored, whether they comply with CPD requirements or not.

NB!!! Examinations are conducted each year in March and September.

Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics

Restoration of name to the Register

Suspension based on a formal request to be suspended from the register or due to non-payment of annual fees:

Voluntary Erasure is in terms of Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) Section 19 (1)(c)

Suspension due to non-payment of annual fee is in terms Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974 Section 19 (1)(d)

A. If a practitioner’s name was erased from the register for a maximum period of two years; such application will be dealt with administratively subject to submission of the following:

Completion of required restoration form Form 18
Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees

B. If a practitioner was practising his/her profession during the period of erasure, his or her name will be restored without further requirements subject to receipt of the following:

Completion of required restoration form (Form 18 PPB)
Payment of the applicable fees and any other outstanding fees
A summary of activities, employment and non-employment within and outside the profession during the period of erasure (Template attached hereto).
Original documentary evidence of work experience issued by the relevant employers. Evidence regarding experience and appointments held must specify the exact nature and extent of work performed and the periods during which the appointments were held
A summary of CPD activities completed during the period of erasure as per the Continuing Professional Development policy of Council (Template attached hereto).
Original documentary evidence regarding undergraduate and / or postgraduate studies since erasure from the register in South Africa (if applicable).
If the applicant was registered outside South Africa since erasure of his/her name from the register, a recent original Certificate of Status (Certificate of Good Standing), indicating that the applicant is in good standing, issued by the foreign registration authority within the preceding three months.

C. If a practitioner’s name was erased from the register for a period of more than two years and he/she was not practising his profession, the following would apply:

Completion of the required application form (Form 18 PPB)
Payment of restoration fees and any other outstanding fees.
The practitioner would be restored in the category supervised practice for a period of at least six months
Guidelines relating to supervised practice – See item 4 of the Guidelines for the restoration of names of practitioners – (Form 18 PPB Guidelines)
Portfolio following completion of period of supervised practice(Form 18 PPB Portfolio)

D. The supervision period entails the following:

A registered practitioner in the relevant profession will be required to supervise the applicant during this period and report to the Board regarding his or her competence upon completion of the period of supervised practice by submitting a portfolio in respect of his or her activities during the period of supervised practice. The report should include an indication whether a further period of supervision is required. In the case of a negative report the Executive Committee of the Board will deal with the matter.
The supervisor has to be registered with the Council and practising in South Africa for a minimum period of at least two years. The applicant is not required to apply to the Board for approval of the supervisor.
During the period of supervised practice the applicant is not entitled to practice without supervision. This would, however, enable the practitioner to legally practise the profession and improve his or her clinical skills in preparation for the assessment to be undertaken by the supervisor.
“Supervised practice” further implies that the applicant is not allowed to practice independently or privately in his or her own practice.
Upon receipt of a positive report (Form 18 PPB Portfolio) by the supervisor to the satisfaction of the Board his or her name will be restored to the category of registration that applied prior to the erasure of his or her name from the register.

E. Restoration of names of Assistants / Technicians:

Restoration Form 18.
Restoration Fees and outstanding annual fees (if any).

Restore without further requirements (supervised practice).

F. Restoration: Registers

BK-Biokineticist
CH-Podiatrist
MA-Masseur (No new intake accepted)
PT-Physiotherapist
RM-Remedial Gymnast (No new intake accepted)
SCH-Supplementary Podiatrist (No new intake accepted)
SPT-Supplementary Physiotherapist (No new intake accepted)

Psychology

Psycho-Technician
Psychometrist
Registered Counsellor
Psychologist

RESTORATION REQUIREMENTS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE BEEN ERASED FOR LESS THAN 2 YEARS:

Restoration Form 18
Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding

RESTORATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO WERE OFF THE REGISTER FOR 2 YEARS AND WHO HAVE NOT PRACTISED THEIR PROFESSION:

Restoration Form 18
Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
Submit written request to sit for the Board examaination.
Restored upon successful completion of the Board Examination

Radiography & Clinical Technology

Radiographer
Electro-Encephalographic Technician
Clinical Technologist
Graduate Clinical Technologist
Radiation Technologist
Restricted Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographer
Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographer
Supplementary Electro-Encephalographic Technician
Supplementary Clinical Technologist
Supplementary Radiation Technologist

Restoration Policy click here
Restoration Form 18
Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
A period of supervised practise to be decided upon by the board
Submission of report by supervisor regarding competency of health professional or whether a further period of supervision is needed;
Upon submission of successful supervisory report, health professional may request to work Independently again;
Health professional has to accrue necessary CEUs as per CPD Guidelines; and
Health professional should be included in CPD audit after supervision to ensure requirement is adhered to.

Speech Language and Hearing Professions

Practitioners who were erased from the registers for 2 years or more and have practised their profession - restore upon receipt of the following:

Duly completed application for restoration Form 18 and applicable Restorarion Fees
Proof of practising their profession - CV or letter from the previous employer confirming employment with dates specified
COS ( Recent certificate of good status issued by the Regulatory authority in the country where he/she had been practising) not older than 3 months
Proof of CPD attended to during preceding 24 months

Applicants, who had not been practising their professiong and had not been engaged in CPD for more than 3 years, have to pass the board exam before they may be restored to the register:

Restoration Form 18
A detailed letter motivating the reasons for restoration
An updated CV
Restoration Fees and any other fees outstanding
Documentary evidence of all related activities engaged in since the date of erasure

Voluntary Erasure

Any health professional may apply for voluntary erasure from the register in writing before 31 March. If application is made on or after 1 April of that year the annual fee for that year must first be paid and then voluntary erasure be requested with effect from the following year. Should the professional request restoration of his/her name to the register the following will apply:

The application for restoration form, Form 18, has to be completed
The applicable annual fee should be paid

Sworn Affidavit application for voluntary removal in terms of Section 19 (1)(C) of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (ACT NO. 56 0F 1974 AS AMENDED) click here

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 should be “scanned and email to info@hpcsa.co.za”

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

The following certification related services are available to all practitioners who meet the minimum requirements as set out below:

Certificate of Status for all Registers

In terms of section 23 of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) the Registrar may only issue an HPCSA Certificate of Status to registered practitioners and those that are voluntarily erased from the register.

Certificate of Status will be issued to a Practitioner after submission of an affidavit that no criminal or unprofessional conduct proceedings are pending against him/her.
Please refer to the gazetted fees click here
The practitioner sends a written request to hpcsacgs@hpcsa.co.za with proof of payment and full details of where the certificate should be sent/posted or delivered to. To have certificate delivered by courier the following fee is payable for delivery in SA - R120.00 and for any overseas delivery R570.00 including vat, (delivery time approximately 7-10 days overseas). The certificate can also be send electronically as per understanding between certain authorities, GMC included.
if no courier fee is paid the certificate will be sent by normal registered mail at no extra cost.
Please provide postal/physical address for postage purposes.
If a practitioners name was voluntary erased a certificate letter of good standing would be issued.

Please note the following:

Practitioners are advised that Certificates of Status (COS) will be issued within 10 working days from date of request provided that payment is reflecting on the HPCSA account.
If you are visiting the HPCSA to request a Certificate of Good Standing/Status, your request will only be finalised once we have received clearance from our legal department, therefore no certificate will be issued on the same day of submission of request.
The Departments of Legal Services and Registrations will however strive to issue the certificates as quickly as possible and will therefore phone walk in clients to collect as soon as the certificates are printed.

Certified Extract from the Register (Duplicate Registration Certificate)

Please click here for the applicable fees.

HPCSA registration comes to you!

It is that time of the year where, the HPCSA is bringing registration to specific healthcare practitioners. The aim of this initiative is to ensure that you are registered on time to commence your internship, community service or even independent practice. You will have the opportunity to submit your application to the registration team at an area near you. The team will process all compliant applications received and issue a registration pack upon receipt of the prescribed registration fee. Practitioners are encouraged to avoid going to Pretoria as the registration teams will be attending to registration at the offsite offices.

Please note that this registration drive focuses only on:

First time registration into different registers;
Registration of professional category changes;
Restorations;
Voluntary removals;
Registration of additional qualification / categories;

Services of specialist and foreign qualified registrations with be limited to the following sites:

Stellenbosch University: 25 - 29 November 2019
Rob Ferreira Hospital: 06 December 2019
University of Cape Town: 9 - 10 December 2019
University of the Free State: 11 - 12 December 2019
King Edward Hospital: 10 December 2019
University of Kwa Zulu Natal: 11 - 13 December 2019
Mthatha Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital: 17 December 2019
East London Frere Hospital: 19 December 2019
Port Elizabeth Livingstone Hospital: 20 December 2019

Benefits of registration:

Registration ensures that a practitioner receives professional status, inclusive of right to practice the profession that they are qualified for;
Be assured of self-regulation.
Be recognised as a competent practitioner who may command a reward for services rendered;
Receive guidance on best practices in healthcare delivery;
Contribute to high quality standards that promote the health of all South Africans;
Know that unethical/unprofessional practitioners will be brought to justice.

Practitioners will not be able to pay their annual fees for 2019/20 at the registration drive as the annual fees have not yet been promulgated.

Gauteng

Date

Venue

Time

Wednesday

13 November 2019

University of Pretoria

Room 1-9, BMS

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

20 November 2019

University of the Witwatersrand (Medical School)

Canteen Boardroom

10:00 - 17:00

Monday & Tuesday

02 – 03 December 2019

University of Pretoria

Tswelopele

08:00 - 17:00

Monday

02 December 2019

University of the Witwatersrand (Medical School)

Wits Education Campus Lecture Room 1&2,

Ground Floor

10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday & Wednesday

03 - 04 December 2019

University of the Witwatersrand (Medical School)

Wits Education Campus Lecture Room 1&2,

Ground Floor

09:00 - 17:00

Friday

13 December 2019

Sefako Makgatho University

Sports Complex

09:00 - 17:00

Monday - Wednesday

17 - 19 December 2019

Sefako Makgatho University

Sports Complex

09:00 - 17:00

Free State

Date

Venue

Time

Monday - Thursday

09 - 12 December 2019

University of the Free State also accommodating CUT

Foyer of the Francois Retief Building

08:30 - 17:00

Western Cape

Date	Venue	Time
Monday - Friday 25 – 29 November 2019	Stellenbosch University (Medical School), Tygerberg. Fisan Building, Room F334	09:00 - 17:00
Monday - Wednesday 09 – 11 December 2019	University of Cape Town (Medical School) Francis Ames	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday - Friday 12 – 13 December 2019	University of the Western Cape Boardroom on the C-level, Tygerberg OHC	09:00 - 17:00

Eastern Cape

Date

Venue

Time

Tuesday

17 December 2019

Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (Mthatha)

Health Resource Centre

09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

18 December 2019

Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (Mthatha)

Health Resource Centre

09:00 - 13:00

Thursday

19 December 2019

East London Frere Hospital

John Tremble Hall

09:00 - 17:00

Friday

20 December 2019

Port Elizabeth Livingstone Hospital

Health Resource Centre

09:00 - 17:00

Kwazulu Natal

Date	Venue	Time
Monday 09 December 2019	Greys hospital Medical Library	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10 December 2019	King Edward Hospital Jubilee Hall	10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday - Friday 11 – 13 December 2019	UKZN Westville campus (T4, T5, T6)	09:00 - 16:00

Mpumalanga

Date

Venue

Time

Friday

6 December 2019

Rob Ferreira Hospital (Nelspruit)

Board Room

09:00 - 16:00

North West

Date

Venue

Time

Tuesday

18 December 2019

Klerksdorp Hospital

Doctors Board Room

09:00 - 17:00

Limpopo

Date

Venue

Time

Tuesday

18 December 2019

Pietersburg hospital (Polokwane).

Recreational Hall

09:00 - 17:00

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:

Education
Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Education	View document
Documents required for registration in the category Education	View document
Military Service
Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Military Service	View document
Documents required for registration in the category Military Service	View document
Postgraduate Studies
Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Postgraduate Studies	View document
Documents required for registration in the category Postgraduate Studies	View document
Volunteer Service
Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Volunteer Service	View document
Documents required for registration in the category Volunteer Service	View document
Public Service Specialist
Documents required for registration in the category Public Service Specialist	View document
Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Public Service Specialist	View document
Medical Practitioner
Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications MP	View document
Documents required for registration in the category Medical Practitioner	View document
Checklist for ECFMG Epic Report verifications Interns	View Document

Core Operations

Registration

Overview

Dietetics and Nutrition

Registration as Student in Dietetics

Registration as a Student Nutritionist

Registration as a Dietitians

Registration as a Nutritionist

Registration as a Foreign Qualified Dietitians /Nutritionist

Emergency Care

New entry and registration requirements for Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAAs)

Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAA)

Ambulance Emergency Assistants (ANA)

Operational Emergency Orderly (OECO)

Paramedic (ANT)

Student in Emergency Care (ANT- S)

Emergency Care Technician (ECT)

Student Emergency Care Technician (ECTS)

Emergency Care Practitioners (ECP)

Student Emergency Care Practitioners (ECPS)

Environmental Health

Medical and Dental and Medical Science

Medical Technology

Registration of Student Medical Technology

Registration as Medical Technologists

Registration of Foreign Qualified Medical Technologists

Registration of Additional Qualifications

Requirements for approval to conduct Private Practice

Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Arts Therapy

MEDICAL ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETICS

REGISTRATION OF VISITING STUDENTS

Optometry & Dispensing Opticians

Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics

Psychology

Radiography & Clinical Technology

Registration of Student Radiographers (DR-S)

Registration of Radiographers (DR)

Registration of Studentndash Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographers (SDR-S)

Registration of Supplementary Diagnostic Radiographers (SDR)

Registration of Student-Clinical Technologists (KT-S)

Registration of Graduate Clinical Technologists (KT-G)

Registration of Student–Electro-Encephalographic Technicians (EE-S)

Registration of Electro-Encephalographic Technicians (EE)

Foreign Qualifications

Speech Language and Hearing Professions

Requirements for Registration of Student - Speech Therapist and Audilogists

Registration of Speech Therapists and Audiologists

Registration of Speech Therapists and Audiologists

Requirements for registration of Speech and Hearing Community Workers

Registration of Audiometritians (AU)

Registration of Speech and Hearing Correctionists

Registration of Hearing Aid Acousticians (GAK)

Registration of Speech Therapists and Audiologists

Dental Assisting, Dental therapy & oral hygiene

Dental Assisting, Dental Therapy & Oral Hygiene

Dietetics and Nutrition

Emergency Care

Environmental health

Medical and Dental (and medical science)

Medical Technology

Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy

Restoration of name to the Register

Optometry & Dispensing Opticians

Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics

Psychology

Radiography & Clinical Technology

Speech Language and Hearing Professions

Voluntary Erasure

Exemptions

The following certification related services are available to all practitioners who meet the minimum requirements as set out below:

Certificate of Status for all Registers

Certified Extract from the Register (Duplicate Registration Certificate)

Foreign Graduates