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Maintenance of Licensure

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (Hereafter referred to as “HPCSA”) implement the Continuous Professions Development (Henceforth referred to as “CPD”) programme according to Section 26 of the Health Professions Act of 1974 (Act 56 of 1974). After thorough consultation with stakeholders, the HPCSA resolved to develop the system to enhance the current CPD programme that will assist the practitioner to demonstrate the competence linked to patient outcomes.

The three Professional Boards volunteered to participate in the development of the programme i.e. the Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics and Arts Therapy (henceforth referred to as “OCP”), Medical Technology (henceforth referred to as “MTB)”) and the Medical, Dental and Medical Sciences Board (henceforth referred to as “MDB”).

In order to develop fit-for-purpose programme, the three development boards have commenced has undertaken to consult further with stakeholders such as the professions, associations, service providers, departments, practitioners etc. to collaborate and create a system that the professions will find supportive and conducive to life-long learning and professional development.

The programme to enhance the CPD will be referred to as the Maintenance of Licensure (MoL).

Engagement plan for 2020/2021: Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics Board

MoL Presentation for Stakeholder Engagement 06 September 2019