The perceived role and relevance of South African optometric professional and regulatory bodies

This study evaluated South African optometrists' perceptions of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Optometric Association (SAOA), revealing confusion over their roles and a need for improved advocacy and enforcement.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
To clarify the roles and relevance of the HPCSA and SAOA to optometrists in South Africa, highlighting areas of confusion and recommending improvements in advocacy and enforcement.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Clarification of roles

2. Awareness of practitioner perceptions
3. Identification of improvement areas

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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