About Us

The Health Professions Council of South Africa is a statutory body, established in terms of the Health Professions Act and is committed to protecting the public and guiding the professions.

Policy & Guidelines

The guidelines for the Board include the Ethical Rules of Conduct in respect of which we may take disciplinary steps.

Guidelines for registration of foreign qualified Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians

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Clinical Guidelines
Basic eye exam	View document
Fitting of contact lenses	View document
Vision screening and mobile	View document
Low vision	View document
Children - Vision screen	View document
Minimum Equipment lists	View document

Mobile Practice Guidelines
Mobile Practice guidelines	View document
Approved applications for license to operate Mobile Practice	View document

Guidelines for Supervised Practise
Guidelines	View document