PAB - Professional Registration Initiative - Enhanced Professionalism
A long sought-after goal of many individuals in the field of Health and Skincare has been the attainment of professionalism not only in the acquired knowledge and experience, but in the recognition by peers in the business field, in other facets of education, and in other professions.
The Professional Registration Initiative of PAB offers both acknowledgment and recognition for professionals in the field of Health and Skincare.Professional registration is a way of identifying the true professionals in the field, the ones with the background, training, and on-the-job experience to merit the honour.
Registration Procedures
Click here to REGISTER AS A PROFESSIONAL
Benefits of Registration
A mark of distinction, PAB’s Professional Registration Initiative is a distinctive honour of professional achievement in the Health and Skincare Profession.
The benefits of professional registration can include:
Continuous education in the field of Health and Skincare
Increased credibility in the professional and public communities
Use of the registration’s initials after your name
Improved ability to compete in the job market
Increased remuneration and benefits on the job.
The PAB registration initiative acknowledges the essential principles of continuing education, recognizing an individual’s work experiences and other life accomplishments, particularly those areas in Health and Skincare that are most reflective of successful professional attainment.
Objectives of Registration
The objectives of Professional Registration are:
To raise the professional standards of those engaged in the Health and Skincare Industry
To improve the practice of the Health and Skincare by encouraging industry to participate in a continuing program of professional development
To identify persons who follow prescribed standards of performance and conduct and who have acceptable knowledge of the principles and practices of Health and Skincare related disciplines and issues affecting industry through fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct
To award special recognition to individuals and businesses who have demonstrated a high level of competence and ethical fitness in Health and Skincare.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
Be a person occupying or having occupied positions in Health and Skincare professions or practice for two years or more
Be a person with a full Health and Skincare qualification
Share a common interest in the field of Health and Skincare and wish to work toward a unified voice on issues of common interest
Have acceptable character, ability, and reputation
Pledge to adhere to the Council Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct
Registration Fees
A fee of R500.00 will be charged for the initial evaluation of any application. and an annual fee of R500.00 for Corporate and Affiliate applications. Total cost for Corporates and Affiliates will be R1000.00 in year one and R500.00 from year two onwards. A fee of R500.00 will be charged for initial evaluation and an annual fee of R300.00 for Professional Registration of Individuals. Total cost for Professional Registration of Individuals will be R800.00 in year one and R300.00 from year two onwards. These fees partially offset the cost of administration, certification and infrastructure of the registration initiative.
Renewal Period
In future, the registration will be revised by the PAB Council to require registration renewal every year through the accumulation of points from participation in various professional development activities and leadership roles.
History
The requirements and need for the Professional Registration was originally identified by the PAB ETQA Advisory Committee in 2002. In 2002-2006 PAB has been made aware by members of the public and profession of the unprofessional behaviour and damage done to the industry by unqualified individuals. The time to establish an accountable Council has arrived.
Vision statement
The creation of a skilled workforce for the Health and Skincare industry that meets the needs of all South Africans and is aligned to international standards.
Mission statement
The PAB endeavors to create an integrated approach to the development and provision of appropriate skilled Health and Skincare practitioners who will render quality services comparable to world-class standards.
Objectives of Professional Registration
To provide a central organization for the Professional Health and Skincare Industry
To assist the endeavors of PAB to establish national/international recognized standards of training and qualifications
To do all such things as may be necessary or desirable to elevate the national and international status and generally to seek in all ways to advance the interests of the industry
To act as liaison between professionals and members in South Africa and throughout the world
To award certificates denoting competence and proved skill in the field of Health and Skincare and to assist any other person or organization in doing any of the above
To facilitate the provision of lectures, seminars and public conventions which will advance the Industry in a professional or technical way or otherwise
To compile and maintain a Register of professionals and members and such other Registers as the Council may think fit
To nominate area representatives for the Council throughout South Africa
To consider, support and promote improvements in the regulations relating to professionals and generally to watch over and protect the interests of professionals and members of the PAB
To supply all necessary information to professionals and members to enable them to enlarge their knowledge and improve their professional qualifications
To foster co-operation between all Professionals and members in the related Health and Skincare industries
To do all such things as are incidental or may be thought conducive to the attainment of the Council objectives.
The PAB registration initiative acknowledges the essential principles of continuing education, recognizing an individual’s work experiences and other life accomplishments, particularly those areas in Health and Skincare that are most reflective of successful professional attainment.
Contact details
For more information on Professional Registration contact PAB at:
Landline Numbers:
Tel: (012) 685 7101
Fax: (012) 685 7102Electronic contact:
Email: office@pab.org.za
Web: www.pab.org.zaPostal Address:
Postnet Suite 180,
Private Bag X06
Waterkloof,
0145
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