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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
Registered Osteopath 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
469  Registered Osteopath 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
AHPCSA - Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa  Registered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 0538/26  2026-03-10  2031-03-09 


DESCRIPTION:
A registered Osteopath is a complementary healthcare practitioner diagnosing and treating patients
according to the belief that most diseases are related to problems in the musculoskeletal system and
that structure and function of the body are inseparable. The musculoskeletal system is comprised of
the nerves, muscles, and bones all of which are interconnected and form the body's structure. 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
NQF Level 8 qualification in Osteopathy. 
Experiential Learning or Experience
N/A 
Competency Assessment
N/A 
Designation RPL Statement
This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 
RETAINING CRITERIA
In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Code of Conduct
Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
40 CPD points in a two-year cycle. 
Fees
Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 


PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit http://www.ahpcsa.co.za