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Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- The HPCSA is a statutory body established in terms of the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974.
- The HPCSA is committed to protecting the public and guiding the health professions.
- The HPCSA regulates health professions in SA and sets clear processes to be followed in achieving its statutory mandate.
Mandate of HPCSA
- Registers health professionals who meet their standards of education, training, professional skills, and behavior.
- Institutes disciplinary proceedings against any registered professional who transgresses the rules.
- Prosecutes those who pretend to be registered.
- Promotes the health of the population, determines standards of professional education and training, and sets and maintains excellent standards of ethical and professional practice.
Registration and Regulation
- Registration with the HPCSA is a prerequisite for practicing any health profession in SA.
- The HPCSA guides and regulates the health professions in aspects of registration, education and training, professional conduct, and ethical behavior.
- Failure to register with the HPCSA constitutes a criminal offence.
Governance and Structure
- The HPCSA has a Council, Executive Management, and Governance structure.
- The Council consists of 12 Professional Boards, each responsible for a specific health profession.
- The President of the HPCSA is Prof. Mbulaheni Simon Nemutandani, and the Vice President is Dr. Simpiwe Sobuwa.
- The Management Committee of the Council (MANCO) comprises Prof. Mbulaheni Simon Nemutandani, Dr. Simpiwe Sobuwa, Dr. Justin August, and Prof. Nathaniel Mofolo.
Council Members
- The Council consists of members from various health professions, including dentistry, dietetics, emergency care, environmental health, medical, medical technology, occupational therapy, optometry, physiotherapy, psychology, radiography, and speech-language and hearing.
- The Council also includes community representatives, department of health representatives, and persons appointed by universities.
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This lecture introduces the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), a statutory body established to protect the public and guide health professions. The HPCSA is guided by the Health Professions Act of 1974.
