Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is a regulatory body responsible for overseeing health care professionals in South Africa. It sets standards for education, ethics, and practice to ensure safe, competent, and ethical care. The HPCSA registers qualified practitioners, monitors their ongoing professional development, and takes disciplinary action when needed. By doing so, it protects the public’s health and maintains trust in health services. Essentially, it acts as a quality assurance organization that ensures health professionals are properly trained and uphold high standards in their practice.