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 councils, the representatives of the profession or speciality concerned shall be asked, under the conditions laid down by the decree referred to in the fourth paragraph of Article L. 4021-3, to carry out the tasks defined in this chapter.