Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy professionals in South Africa are required by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain their registration and deliver safe, evidence-based care. This guide explains everything you need to know about CPD requirements, including the 60 CPD points needed every two years, mandatory ethics CEUs, and the HPCSA audit process. The document explores the benefits of CPD, such as enhanced clinical skills, better patient outcomes, and career progression through leadership, teaching, or specialization. It highlights how online physiotherapy CPD courses make it easier for busy practitioners in South Africa to stay compliant while balancing work and personal commitments. You’ll find information on: The importance of CPD and HPCSA guidelines Professional, patient, and career benefits of continuing education Online learning opportunities in physiotherapy and occupational therapy Popular CPD course categories, from manual therapy and sports injury to neuro, cardio, pediatrics, and geriatrics Common CPD activities recognized by HPCSA, including workshops, webinars, online physio courses, research, and mentoring The PDF also introduces PhysiotherapyOnline.net, a trusted platform offering 55+ HPCSA-compliant, accredited CPD courses designed for physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Learners benefit from expert-led content, instant certificates, flexible study formats, downloadable notes, quizzes, and access to affordable, regularly updated courses—including ethics and law modules required by HPCSA. By engaging in CPD, South African physiotherapists and OTs can safeguard their professional registration, improve patient care, and invest in long-term career growth. Online learning makes this journey flexible, accessible, and cost-effective, ensuring practitioners stay competent and confident in 2025 and beyond.