{"id":83,"date":"2026-06-05T20:48:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T20:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thpasa.co.za\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2026-06-05T20:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T20:48:16","slug":"join-thpasa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thpasa.co.za\/?page_id=83","title":{"rendered":"Join THPASA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join THPASA<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Traditional Health Practice Association of Southern Africa (THPASA) welcomes applications from Traditional Health Practitioners, students, affiliated professionals, researchers, community stakeholders, and institutional partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Membership applications are assessed by Central Membership Services (CMS) in accordance with THPASA governance instruments, membership criteria, ethical requirements, professional standards, and applicable legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants may apply for Student, Professional, Associate, Affiliate, or Institutional Membership. Professional applicants may additionally apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), professional level classification, upgrades, or reinstatement where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please ensure that all required supporting documents are submitted before completing this application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f82-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"82\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F83#wpcf7-f82-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"82\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f82-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<h2>Membership Application Form\n<\/h2>\n<p><br \/>\nWelcome to the Traditional Health Practice Association of Southern Africa (THPASA).<br \/>\nPlease complete this application form in full. Submission does not constitute automatic approval. All applications are subject to verification, assessment, governance review, and Central Membership Services (CMS) approval.\n<\/p>\n<h3>SECTION A: APPLICATION TYPE\n<\/h3>\n<p><label>Nature of Application*<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"application-type\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"application-type\" value=\"New Membership Application\" checked=\"checked\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">New Membership Application<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"application-type\" value=\"Membership Renewal\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Membership Renewal<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"application-type\" value=\"Upgrade \/ Reclassification\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Upgrade \/ Reclassification<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"application-type\" value=\"Restoration \/ Reinstatement\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Restoration \/ Reinstatement<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"application-type\" value=\"Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"application-type\" value=\"Student-to-Professional Transition\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Student-to-Professional Transition<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<h3>SECTION B: PERSONAL INFORMATION\n<\/h3>\n<p><label>Full Name(s) as per ID \/ Passport*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"full-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"full-name\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Preferred Professional \/ Traditional Name<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"preferred-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"preferred-name\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Title \/ Prefix<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"title-prefix\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"title-prefix\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Date of Birth*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"dob\"><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-date wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-validates-as-date\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"date\" name=\"dob\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Gender<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"gender\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"gender\" value=\"Male\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Male<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"gender\" value=\"Female\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Female<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"gender\" value=\"Other\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Other<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"gender\" value=\"Prefer Not To Say\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Prefer Not To Say<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Nationality*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"nationality\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"nationality\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>ID \/ Passport Number*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"id-number\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"id-number\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Email Address*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email-address\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email-address\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Mobile Number*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"mobile-number\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"mobile-number\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>WhatsApp Number<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"whatsapp-number\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"whatsapp-number\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Residential Address*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"residential-address\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"residential-address\"><\/textarea><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>City \/ Town*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"city\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"city\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Province \/ State*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"province\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"province\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Postal Code<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"postal-code\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"postal-code\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Emergency Contact Name*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"emergency-contact\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"emergency-contact\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Emergency Contact Number*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"emergency-contact-number\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"emergency-contact-number\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<h3>SECTION C: MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY\n<\/h3>\n<p><label>Membership Category Applied For*<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"membership-category\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"membership-category\"><option value=\"Student Member (THP(S))\">Student Member (THP(S))<\/option><option value=\"Provisional Professional Member (THP(P))\">Provisional Professional Member (THP(P))<\/option><option value=\"Professional Member (THP(SA))\">Professional Member (THP(SA))<\/option><option value=\"Associate Member (A)\">Associate Member (A)<\/option><option value=\"Affiliate Member (A)\">Affiliate Member (A)<\/option><option value=\"Institutional Member (I1)\">Institutional Member (I1)<\/option><option value=\"Institutional Member (I2)\">Institutional Member (I2)<\/option><option value=\"Institutional Member (I3)\">Institutional Member (I3)<\/option><option value=\"Institutional Member (I4)\">Institutional Member (I4)<\/option><\/select><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Professional Level Applied For (Professional Categories Only)<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"professional-level\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"professional-level\"><option value=\"Not Applicable\">Not Applicable<\/option><option value=\"Level 0 - Student\">Level 0 - Student<\/option><option value=\"Level 1 - Foundational\">Level 1 - Foundational<\/option><option value=\"Level 2 - Elementary\">Level 2 - Elementary<\/option><option value=\"Level 3 - Intermediate\">Level 3 - Intermediate<\/option><option value=\"Level 4 - Supervised Independent\">Level 4 - Supervised Independent<\/option><option value=\"Level 5 - Conditional Independent\">Level 5 - Conditional Independent<\/option><option value=\"Level 6 - Independent\">Level 6 - Independent<\/option><option value=\"Level 7 - Advanced\">Level 7 - Advanced<\/option><option value=\"Level 8 - Specialised\">Level 8 - Specialised<\/option><option value=\"Level 9 - Consultant\">Level 9 - Consultant<\/option><option value=\"Level 10 - Senior Consultant\">Level 10 - Senior Consultant<\/option><\/select><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<h3>SECTION D: PRACTICE CLASSIFICATION\n<\/h3>\n<p><label>Primary Practice Category<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"primary-practice\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"primary-practice\"><option value=\"Not Applicable\">Not Applicable<\/option><option value=\"Diviner (Igqirha \/ Sangoma)\">Diviner (Igqirha \/ Sangoma)<\/option><option value=\"Herbalist (Inyanga \/ Ngaka)\">Herbalist (Inyanga \/ Ngaka)<\/option><option value=\"Traditional Birth Attendant\">Traditional Birth Attendant<\/option><option value=\"Traditional Surgeon\">Traditional Surgeon<\/option><option value=\"Spiritual Healer\">Spiritual Healer<\/option><option value=\"Indigenous Wellness Practitioner\">Indigenous Wellness Practitioner<\/option><option value=\"Ritual \/ Ceremonial Practitioner\">Ritual \/ Ceremonial Practitioner<\/option><option value=\"Integrated Traditional Health Practitioner\">Integrated Traditional Health Practitioner<\/option><option value=\"Other\">Other<\/option><\/select><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Secondary Practice Categories<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"secondary-practice\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"secondary-practice\"><\/textarea><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Scope of Practice \/ Specialisations<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"scope-practice\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"scope-practice\"><\/textarea><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<h3>SECTION E: TRAINING, LINEAGE & QUALIFICATIONS\n<\/h3>\n<p><label>Traditional Lineage \/ Initiatory Affiliation<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"lineage\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"lineage\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Name of Gobela \/ Mentor \/ Supervisor<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"gobela-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"gobela-name\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Contact Details of Gobela \/ Mentor<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"gobela-contact\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"gobela-contact\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Date Training Commenced<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"training-start\"><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-date wpcf7-validates-as-date\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"date\" name=\"training-start\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Date Training Completed<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"training-completed\"><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-date wpcf7-validates-as-date\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"date\" name=\"training-completed\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Years of Practice Post-Initiation<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"years-practice\"><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-number wpcf7-validates-as-number\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"number\" name=\"years-practice\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Traditional Training Institution \/ Lineage<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"training-institution\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"training-institution\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Academic \/ Professional Qualifications<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"qualifications\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"qualifications\"><\/textarea><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Application?<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"rpl\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"rpl\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"rpl\" value=\"No\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">No<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<h3>SECTION F: PROFESSIONAL DISCLOSURES\n<\/h3>\n<p><label>Have you ever been suspended by a professional body?<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"suspended\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"suspended\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"suspended\" value=\"No\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">No<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Have you ever been found guilty of professional misconduct?<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"misconduct\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"misconduct\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"misconduct\" value=\"No\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">No<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Have you ever had a professional designation revoked?<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"revoked\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"revoked\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"revoked\" value=\"No\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">No<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Have you ever been convicted of a serious criminal offence?<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"criminal-offence\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"criminal-offence\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"criminal-offence\" value=\"No\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">No<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Are there any pending disciplinary proceedings?<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"disciplinary\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"disciplinary\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"disciplinary\" value=\"No\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">No<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>If Yes, provide details<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"disclosure-details\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"disclosure-details\"><\/textarea><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<h3>SECTION G: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS\n<\/h3>\n<p><label>Certified ID \/ Passport Copy<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"id-copy\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" accept=\"audio\/*,video\/*,image\/*\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"id-copy\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Qualifications \/ Certificates<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"qualifications-copy\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" accept=\"audio\/*,video\/*,image\/*\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"qualifications-copy\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Curriculum Vitae (CV)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"cv-document\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" accept=\"audio\/*,video\/*,image\/*\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"cv-document\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Portfolio of Evidence<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"portfolio-evidence\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" accept=\"audio\/*,video\/*,image\/*\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"portfolio-evidence\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Proof of Payment<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"proof-payment\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" accept=\"audio\/*,video\/*,image\/*\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"proof-payment\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>LVA26-01 Lineage Validation Affidavit (if applicable)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"lineage-affidavit\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" accept=\"audio\/*,video\/*,image\/*\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"lineage-affidavit\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>THPASA-CMS-CTD-01 Competence Testimonial (if applicable)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"competence-testimonial\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" accept=\"audio\/*,video\/*,image\/*\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"competence-testimonial\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Ethical Pledge & Declaration of Practice<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"ethical-declaration\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" accept=\"audio\/*,video\/*,image\/*\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"ethical-declaration\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label>Additional Supporting Documents<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"supporting-documents\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-file\" accept=\"audio\/*,video\/*,image\/*\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"file\" name=\"supporting-documents\" \/><\/span><\/label>\n<\/p>\n<h3>SECTION H: PAYMENT INFORMATION\n<\/h3>\n<p><label>Payment Method*<\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span 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