Subsection 1: General provisions

Healthcare professionals, with the exception of those covered by the provisions of article L. 4138-2 of the Defence Code, whatever their mode of practice, are organised within the framework of national professional councils. Where appropriate, these councils may be grouped into federative structures. The national professional councils may not carry out activities as a body or structure for continuing training or continuing professional development. In the absence of national professional…

In order to be recognised as a National Professional Council within the meaning of Article L. 4021-3, bodies set up on the initiative of healthcare professionals, by profession or speciality, must meet the conditions laid down by the provisions of this section. Each profession or speciality may be represented by only one National Professional Council. The term speciality is understood to refer to health professionals who have validated diplomas and…