Health Professions Council of South Africa

Health Professions Council of South Africa
AbbreviationHPCSA
Formation1974 (1974)
TypeStatutory body
HeadquartersPretoria
Region
South Africa
Websitewww.hpcsa.co.za

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is the statutory body regulating specific healthcare professions within South Africa. The council oversees healthcare practice, establishes standards for education and training, and upholds ethical professional standards as prescribed by the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974.