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Professional Boards - HPCSA
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The Council regulates the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to registration, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards.

Professional Boards

Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics & Arts Therapy

Registration

- Occupational Therapy
- Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Arts Therapy (Including Drama, Art, Dance Movement and Music Therapy)

Different Registers

OT Occupational Therapist
OS Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
SOT Supplementary Occupational Therapist
SOS Supplementary Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
OB Orthopaedic Footwear Technicians
OTT Occupational Therapy Technicians
AOS Assistant Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics & Leatherworks
OTB Occupational Therapy Assistants
OTE Medium Therapists (Arts Therapist)
OSA Orthopaedic Technical Assistants
Registration as Student–Occupational Therapist (OT- S)
  1. First registration as a Student
    1. Form 53 duly completed by applicant and university.
    2. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
    3. Registration fee as reflected in the form
  2. Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
    1. Form 53 duly completed, with an indication that the applicant applies for re-registration.
    2. Certificate of resumption of study issued by University
    3. Registration fee as reflected in the form
Registration of Occupational Therapist (OT)
  1. SA Qualifications (Community Service) (South African citizens only)
    1. Registration as a student with the HPCSA
    2. Form 23 Comm Service.
    3. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
    4. Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
    5. Applicants are registered in the category: Public Service: Community Service.
  2. Independent Practice (South African citizens only)
    1. Registration in the category: Public service: Community service.
    2. Form 23
    3. Form 27 Comm Serv completed.
  3. Foreign Qualified Practitioners
    1. Form 176 OT (documentation to be submitted including certificate of status clearly outlined).
    2. Letter of endorsement by the Foreign Workforce Management Programme of the National Department of Health pertaining to employment. Application to be submitted to the Department of Health as per procedure outlined in Form 176 DOH.
    3. Applications to be submitted to the Board Manager for submission to the Board.
    4. Please note that foreign qualified occupational therapists are required to sit for an examination conducted by the Board unless otherwise specified.
    5. Registration fees and pro rata annual fees only payable once applicant has complied with all requirements for registration.
    6. Applicants are registered in the category: Public Service.
    7. Depending on the recommendation of the Board applicant could also be registered in one of the other categories as outlined in Form 176 OT.
  4. Independant Practice (Foreign qualified non-South African citizens)
    1. Registration as an occupational therapist in public service as outlined above.
    2. 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).
    3. 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 Therapy-Assistant (OTB)
  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
  4. Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
  5. Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice.

Registration of Occupational Therapy Technician (OTT)
  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
  4. Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
  5. Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice.
ARTS THERAPY
  1. SA Qualification (South African citizens only)
    1. Registration as a student with the HPCSA.
    2. Form 23, duly completed; OR
    3. 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.
    4. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
    5. Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
    6. Applicants are registered in the category: Independent Practice.
  2. Foreign Qualified Practitioners
    1. Form 176 AT (Documentation to be submitted including certificate of status outlined).
    2. Letter of endorsement by the Foreign Workforce Management Programme of the National Department of Health pertaining to employment. Application to be submitted to the Department of Health as per procedure outlined in Form 176 DOH.
    3. Applications to be submitted to the Board Manager for submission to the Board.
    4. Please note that foreign qualified arts therapists are required to sit for an examination conducted by the Board unless otherwise specified.
    5. Registration fees and pro rata annual fees only payable once applicant has complied with all requirements for registration.
    6. Applicants are registered in the Category: Public Service.
    7. Depending on the recommendation of the Board the applicant could also be registered in one of the other categories as outlined in the application form.
  3. Independent Practice (Foreign Qualified non-South African citizens)
    1. Registration as an arts therapist in public service as outlined above.
    2. 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).
    3. 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).
    4. 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)
  1. First registration as a Student
    1. Form 53 duly completed by applicant and university.
    2. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph
    3. Registration fee: as indicated in the form
  2. Re-registration after interruption of studies for one year or more
    1. Form 53 duly completed, with an indication that the applicant applies for re-registration.
    2. Certificate of reumption of study, issued by University.
    3. Registration fee as reflected in the form

Registration as an Intern Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist (with effect from 1 January 2010)
  1. Registration as a student with the HPCSA.
  2. Form 26 OSIN, duly completed together with documentation as outlined.
  3. Form 26 A OS, duly completed
  4. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
  5. Registration fee as indicated.
  6. Applicants are registered in the category: Intern Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist.
  7. Form 160 OS – Guidelines for Internships in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Registration as Medical Orthotist/Prosthetist (OS)
  1. SA Qualification (South Arican citizens only)
    1. Registration as a student with the HPCSA.
    2. Form 23, duly completed; OR
    3. Form 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;
    4. Form 27 OS, duly completed.
    5. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
    6. Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
    7. Applicants are registered in the category: Independent Practice.
  2. Foreign Qualified Practitioner
    1. Form 160 OS (Documentation to be submitted including certificate of status clearly outlined).
    2. Letter of endorsement by the Foreign Workforce Management Programme of the National Department of Health pertaining to employment. Application to be submitted to the Department of Health as per procedure outlined in Form 176 DOH.
    3. Applications to be submitted to the Board Manager for submission to the Board.
    4. Please note that foreign qualified medical orthotists and prosthetists are required to sit for an examination conducted by the Board unless otherwise specified.
    5. Registration fees and pro rata annual fees only payable once applicant has complied with all requirements for registration.
    6. Applicants are registered in the Category: Public Service.
    7. Depending on the recommendation of the Board the applicant could also be registered in one of the other categories as outlined in Form 160 OS.
  3. Independent Practice (Foreign Qualified non-South African citizens)
    1. Registration as a medical orthotist and prosthetist in public service as outlined above.
    2. 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).
    3. 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).
    4. 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.
  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
  4. Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
  5. Applicants are registered in the category Public Service: Supervised Practice.
Registration of Orthopaedic Technician Assistant (OSA)
  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Form 27 OS, duly completed.
  4. Certified copy of ID document or passport with a clear photograph.
  5. Registration fee as indicated together with pro rata annual fee.
  6. 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.