CPD in South Africa - What You Need to Know

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential to maintaining your registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). It ensures that healthcare providers remain current, competent, and capable throughout their careers. Learn everything you need to know about CPD requirements and how EPIC EM can help you stay ahead.

Know Your Requirements, Stay Compliant

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is one of five key functional areas governed by the Professional Practice Division (PPD) of the HPCSA’s Department of Core Operations.
Under the legislative authority of Section 26 of the Health Professions Act (Act 56 of 1974, as amended), CPD is a legal and professional obligation for all registered healthcare practitioners in South Africa.

What You’re Required To Do

As per the revised CPD guidelines, every practitioner must:
  • Earn a minimum number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) annually (a 12-month cycle)
  • Earn CEUs across two key components: Clinical content and Ethics, Human Rights, and Health Law

Note: Even if your total CEUs exceed the minimum required, you will be deemed non-compliant if either of the two categories falls short.

Key Updates to the CPD System

❌ No more sampling or selective audits

The HPCSA has introduced important updates, including the removal of sampling or selective audits — all practitioners must now maintain continuous compliance.

✅ Service Providers now submit your CEUs directly

Service Providers (like EPIC EM) now submit your CEUs directly to HPCSA — no need to upload them yourself.

📤 Self-service platform available

A self-service platform is available for checking your status or submitting other enquiries.

🪪 CPD certificates no longer required

CPD certificates are no longer required to prove attendance — the HPCSA receives this directly (sometimes there is a delay once we have submitted to the HPCSA – don’t panic the points are usually loaded within 4 weeks of submission).

📆 CEUs now valid for 12 months, not 24

CEUs are now valid for 12 months, not 24 — this aligns with the annual compliance cycle.

To view your CPD status: ➡️ Visit HPCSA Online Services

How EPIC EM Helps You Stay Ahead

Accredited

All courses meet HPCSA requirements.

Practical

Focused on real-life emergency care scenarios.

Flexible

Online, in-person, and self-paced options.

Trackable

Certificates issued with CEUs listed clearly.

Stay CPD Compliant – Without Breaking the Bank

We get it — keeping up with CPD can be stressful, especially with changing rules and rising costs. That’s why we created the EPIC EM Evolving Development Option.
  • 1
    Choose the CPD courses that are relevant to your practice

  • 2
    Spread the cost over 12 affordable monthly payments

  • 3
    Stay ethics + clinical compliant across the full year

  • 4
    Earn CPD credits as you go — and we handle the HPCSA submissions for you

Need CPD Now?

We offer on-demand online courses with downloadable certificates—perfect for staying compliant even when time is tight.