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DORA | South Africa

Health Professions Council of South Africa

http://www.hpcsa.co.za/

Duration and levels of accreditation

Accreditation; Re-accreditation; Provisional Accreditation

Accreditation standards

Evaluation process

Self-evaluation, site visits

Outcome/consequences of accreditation

Mandatory

Description of accreditation organization

Independent Entity

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA or the Council) is a statutory body, established in terms of the Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974. The Council, together with the 12 Professional Boards that operate under its jurisdiction, is committed to:

Promoting the health of South Africa’s population,
Determining standards of professional education and training, and
Setting and maintaining fair standards of professional practice.

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[Last update: September 8, 2010]