In these Regulations a word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act bears the meaning so assigned and. unless the context otherwise indicates—

"Act"

means the Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974), and the regulations and rules published in terms of that Act.

"assessment"

means a process of measuring compliance with the requirements of council relating to participation and recording of activities for purposes of continuing professional development in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations;

"continuing professional development"

means the process by which registered persons maintain and enhance their competence throughout their professional careers, and encompasses a range of activities including continuing education and supplementary training;

"continuing professional development committee"

means a committee appointed by council in terms of section 4(o) of the Act to deal with matters relating to the continuing professional development of registered persons;

"continuing professional development system"

means the system provided by council that enables registered persons to record their continuing professional development activities as provided for in these Regulations;

"non-practising"

means the designation on the applicable register indicating that the registered person is currently not providing one or more of the services, or performing one or more of the acts, pertaining to the scope of practice of the category in which he or she is registered, or does not intend to provide such services or perform such acts;

"practising"

means the designation on the applicable register indicating that the registered person is currently providing one or more of the services, or performing one or more of the acts, pertaining to the scope of practice of the category in which he or she is registered, or intends to provide such services or perform such acts;