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SERVICES
We provide a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare professionals:
Grow your dispensing practice with our centralised platform — offering a comprehensive dispensing course and a range of essential dispensing services and products.
From dispensing course workshops to compliance tools, we offer everything you need to streamline your dispensing operations.
Our expert team liaises with the HPCSA and Department of Health to ensure your practice remains fully compliant with all regulatory requirements.
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OUR TRUSTED PARTNER TRANSPHARM
We are proud to partner with Transpharm, one of South Africa’s leading pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors. Founded in 1970 and now part of the Shoprite Group, Transpharm is dedicated to providing top-quality products with reliable, nationwide service.
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1. What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and why is it important?
CPD refers to the process of continually improving and expanding your professional skills and knowledge. It’s essential for healthcare professionals to stay updated with the latest industry standards and practices, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulatory requirements.
2. How do I enroll in a CPD course with Focus on Health?
By completing our registration form, you can easily enroll in a CPD Membership (or pay-as-you-go). After submitting the form, you will automatically be logged in to access and complete the CPD activities.
3. What are the benefits of completing a dispensing course?
Completing a dispensing course enhances your scope of practice, allowing you to provide medications directly to patients. It offers clinical benefits, such as tracking patient progress and improving dispensing patterns, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.
4. How can Focus on Health assist with my dispensing license?
Our team provides comprehensive support for dispensing license applications, renewals, and amendments. We liaise with the Department of Health to ensure all your licensing needs are met efficiently.
5. How have CPD requirements changed recently?
Each Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is now valid for 12 months from the date of accrual (previously 24 months). Depending on your profession, you must maintain a balance of 30 or 15 CEUs, topping up as CEUs expire. You have until 31 March to address any deficit.
6. What should I do if my CPD points are not reflecting on the HPCSA portal?
We are aware of complaints regarding CPD points not appearing on the HPCSA portal. Please allow some time for recently submitted activities to be uploaded. If points achieved before December 2024 are not reflected, bring this to our attention. We are actively working with the HPCSA to resolve this issue.
7. How can I earn 17 CEUs with the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)?
Our Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) involves completing a theme-based set of articles or a synopsis on a topic, followed by a three-part portfolio. It offers an opportunity to earn 17 CEUs. Download PoE for Radiologists. Download PoE for Specialists.
8. How do I access my CPD records and certificates?
Focus on Health maintains detailed records of all your CPD activities. You can access your records and download certificates directly from your online CPD portal.
9. Can I customise staff training programs for my dispensary?
Absolutely! We offer customised staff training programs tailored to the specific needs and operations of your dispensary. Contact us to discuss how we can develop a program that suits your requirements.