Notice from the HPCSA: Temporary Hold on Developmental Pathways Programme

The Professional Board for Psychology has announced a temporary hold on the implementation of the Developmental Pathways Programme. This pause will allow for further consultation with key stakeholders, including the National Department of Health, to ensure the programme is responsive to the needs of both practitioners and the broader healthcare system.

Please see the below official communication from the HPCSA dated 1 April 2025 for full details.

HPCSA Important Update on CPD Compliance

We wanted to bring to your attention an important update concerning CPD (Continuing Professional Development) compliance that was addressed by the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) on 31 March 2025.

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has expressed appreciation to all practitioners who have fulfilled the necessary requirements to ensure CPD compliance.

Practitioners who are currently not compliant still have an opportunity to update their CPD status. The professional boards have granted a three-month extension—from 1 April to 30 June 2025—during which non-compliant practitioners are encouraged to rectify their CPD status.

We urge all PsySSA members to take note of this extension and use the opportunity to meet the compliance requirements.

Dear Member,

We hope you are well.

PsySSA has been made aware of a change in the HPCSA CPD System. Practitioners are now required to be CPD compliant at all times. All evidence of CPD compliance are valid for 24 months and compliance is determined on a 24 month basis.

Kindly see the HPCSA Frequently Asked Questions for Continuous Professional Development Programme below.