Stellenbosch University accredited, self-paced. Complete all 5 to qualify as Associate without an external qualification.
Adult Sedation
SA Guidelines 2020–2025. 9 modules, 100 questions, 80% pass mark.
Paediatric Sedation
Age-specific dosing, consent, monitoring. 11 modules, 104 questions.
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.
Ethics & Good Practice
10 HPCSA booklets in one assessment. Consent, records, social media, billing, AI. 50 questions.
Verified Sedation Practice
Governance quiz + 20-case logbook peer review by Dr Peter Kanellos. Directory listing on approval.
Airway Competency is the one Foundation course made of two parts. You complete both — then your certificate is issued automatically.
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.
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.
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.
The 8-gate assessment for Appraised status. Three pathways depending on your background.
No sedation qualification
5 Foundation courses + 20-case logbook + 8 gates
Sedation training completed
Proof of airway competency + 20-case logbook + 8 gates
Specialist anaesthesiologist
2 courses only (Adult + Paediatric) + 10-case logbook + 8 gates
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.
Accreditation: MDB006-MD397-0059-3-2026
Purchase
Enrol from your member dashboard. Instant access.
Study
Self-paced online modules. Save progress, return any time.
Pass
Complete the quiz (80% pass mark). Unlimited attempts.
Certificate
Download instantly. CPD submitted to HPCSA via Stelmed.
Start your CPD journey today
Join SOSPOSA. Complete your Foundation courses. Earn Appraised status.