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SOSPOSA Academy
The 5 Foundation Courses

Stellenbosch University accredited, self-paced. Complete all 5 to qualify as Associate without an external qualification.

27 Clinical CPD

Adult Sedation

SA Guidelines 2020–2025. 9 modules, 100 questions, 80% pass mark.

CPD: submit by 31 Dec · Cert: 3 years
22 Clinical CPD

Paediatric Sedation

Age-specific dosing, consent, monitoring. 11 modules, 104 questions.

CPD: submit by 31 Dec · Cert: 3 years
18 Clinical · Two parts

Airway Competency

Two parts, both required: the online theory exam (49 questions, 80% to pass), then a full-day hands-on practical workshop with Dr David Wells. Your certificate is issued once both are complete.

CPD: submit by 31 Dec · Cert: 4 years
10 Ethical CPD

Ethics & Good Practice

10 HPCSA booklets in one assessment. Consent, records, social media, billing, AI. 50 questions.

CPD: submit by 31 Dec · Cert: 2 years
10 Clinical · Logbook

Verified Sedation Practice

Governance quiz + 20-case logbook peer review by Dr Peter Kanellos. Directory listing on approval.

CPD: submit by 31 Dec · Cert: 5 years (once-off)
Foundation total: 87 CPD points across all 5 courses
SOSPOSA Academy
How Airway Competency works

Airway Competency is the one Foundation course made of two parts. You complete both — then your certificate is issued automatically.

1

Online Theory

A self-paced online exam you complete in your own time — 49 questions, 80% to pass, with unlimited attempts. Your result is recorded automatically.

Done online · recorded instantly
2

Practical Workshop

A full-day, hands-on airway workshop with Dr David Wells. Upcoming sessions and venues are listed on the Events page — your attendance is logged against your profile.

Next session: Gauteng, 30/31 October 2026

Your certificate is issued automatically once both parts are complete — 18 Clinical CPD points, valid for 4 years. You can do them in either order.

Certification
Professional Self-Appraisal

The 8-gate assessment for Appraised status. Three pathways depending on your background.

Path 1

No sedation qualification

Any practitioner

5 Foundation courses + 20-case logbook + 8 gates

Path 2

Sedation training completed

e.g. Prof Roelofse

Proof of airway competency + 20-case logbook + 8 gates

Path 3

Specialist anaesthesiologist

HPCSA specialist

2 courses only (Adult + Paediatric) + 10-case logbook + 8 gates

15 Clinical CPD + Appraised

8-Gate Self-Appraisal

Comprehensive 8-gate assessment. Appraised membership with gold wreath badge, up to 30% Shield discount, and Practitioner Directory listing. Reviewed by Dr Peter Kanellos and SOSPOSA EXCO.

CPD: submit by 31 Dec · Appraised: 3 years
Accreditation: MDB006-MD397-0059-3-2026
Getting Started
How CPD courses work
1

Purchase

Enrol from your member dashboard. Instant access.

2

Study

Self-paced online modules. Save progress, return any time.

3

Pass

Complete the quiz (80% pass mark). Unlimited attempts.

4

Certificate

Download instantly. CPD submitted to HPCSA via Stelmed.

Start your CPD journey today

Join SOSPOSA. Complete your Foundation courses. Earn Appraised status.