Governing Legislation

Our operations comply with the following legislation:

• Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974: Regulates pharmacy education and practice
• Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965: Governs dispensing practices
• Skills Development Act, 97 of 1998: Framework for skills development
• Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013: Data protection requirements
• Higher Education Act, 101 of 1997: Quality assurance standards

Regulatory Compliance

South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

We comply with all SAPC requirements including:

• Program accreditation standards
• Assessment and certification protocols
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
• Practice standards for pharmaceutical training

Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

Compliance with DHET regulations for private education institutions:

• Registration as a private college (Reg. No. 2023/HE08/003)
• Quality assurance mechanisms
• Student record management
• Qualifications framework alignment

Ethical Standards

PTDP adheres to the following ethical principles:

• Integrity: Honest representation of programs and services
• Confidentiality: Protection of student and stakeholder information
• Fairness: Equitable treatment of all students
• Professionalism: Maintenance of industry standards
• Accountability: Transparent operations and decision-making

Compliance Management System

Our approach to compliance includes:

• Regular regulatory audits and assessments
• Staff training on legislative requirements
• Documented policies and procedures
• Compliance monitoring and reporting
• Continuous improvement processes