Apply by Mail:

1. To Apply for Registration of Intern Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists, the applicant must go to the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s (HPCSA) office. Contact Link
2. The application form must be obtained from the authorities at the HPCSA office, else the application form can be downloaded from the official website linked here. Application Form Link
3. The registration application must be submitted within 2 months of commencing the internship training.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The application form must be filled with all the necessary details, and along with the required documents, it must be sent via registered mail or through courier service to the HPCSA office.
6. The applicant sending mail or the courier must address the application to the “Registrar of the HPCSA”.
7. The application will then be verified by the official at the HPCSA members.
8. If the details and the documents submitted by the applicant is valid and legitimate, then the Intern Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists registration will be approved by the officials at the HPCSA.
9. After completing the Internship as a Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists, the applicant will be issued with the Certificate of confirmation of Intern Training by the HPCSA. Intern Certificate Link
10. The registration fee must be paid along with the application which is R510.00, and the receipt must be attached along with the application.
11. The complete fee details are given in the “Fees” section of this page.
12. The processing time for the registration of the intern medical Orthotists and Prosthetists will be intimated to the applicant after submitting the application.

Note: In case of non-compliant application, it will be rejected and sent back to the applicant.

• Application Form Link
• original diploma/degree (a copy will only be accepted if certified by an attorney in his/her capacity as Notary Public and bearing the official stamp).
• A copy of identity document or birth certificate (for first time registration).
• A copy of marriage certificate (should you wish to be register in your married surname).
• Proof of payment.
• A letter from the supervising Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist, stating that he/she is willing to act as supervisor for the intern and stating the period of internship involved. (The Supervisor will ensure that the training is undertaken in accordance with the approved internship programme)
• A copy of the occupational therapy assistant (OTB) registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Certificate of Medical Physicists Intern Training. Intern Certificate Link

Note: Copies certified by a Commissioner of Oaths will not be accepted.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA
Phone: (+27) 12 338 9300/01
Postal address: PO Box 205, Pretoria: 0001
Physical Address: 553 Madiba Street,
Madiba Street, Arcadia: 0083.
Email ID: info@hpcsa.co.za
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• To apply for the Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists Intern registration, the applicant should possess bachelor’s degree or diploma in the relevant field.

• Registration Fee – R510.00
• Other Fee Details Fees Link

• The Intern Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists registration is valid until the applicant completes the internship training program.

• Application Form Link

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• The processing time for the registration of the Intern Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists will be intimated to the applicant after submitting the application.

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APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INTERN MEDICAL ORTHOTIST AND PROSTHETIST

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

• HPCSA Intern Registration Number
• I, (Dr), Surname
• Maiden name (if applicable)
• First Names
• Identity No
• Postal Address
• Postal Code
• Residential Address
• Postal Code
• Tel (H)
• Tel (Work)
• E-mail address
• Cell
• Marital Status – Single/Married/Divorced
• Gender – M/F
• Race – African/Asian/Coloured/Indian/White
• Country of Origin
• Qualification obtained
• Date
• Name of the Institution
• Signature
• Date

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• Name of University
• Diploma
• Graduation Ceremony dates
• WE RECOMMEND him/her for registration
• SIGNATURE: OPERATIONAL HEAD
• Date
• SIGNATURE: REGISTRAR/PRINCIPAL PH/MP Number
• Date
• ORIGINAL OFFICIAL DATE STAMP OF INSTITUTION

• In order to practice as a professional “Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists”, the individual must get hands on training as an intern under a professional Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists. Therefore, the Intern Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists Certificate in the relevant field is necessary document in HPCSA.

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