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Membership Categories

Select your category in the form above based on your current professional role.

Paid Memberships

Associate Member

R1,250 / year

For qualified medical practitioners performing procedural sedation. Full benefits including directory listing.

Dentist Member

R1,250 / year

For dental practitioners. Includes dental-specific training modules and full member benefits.

Sedation Assistant

R650 / year

For theatre nurses and sedation assistants.

✓ 40% discount on courses

Free Memberships (Proof Required)

These categories are offered free to support training and development. You must upload proof of your status during registration. Your application will be verified before activation.

Student (Diploma)

FREE – 24 months

For students enrolled in a sedation diploma programme.

✓ 40% discount on courses

📄 Upload: Valid student card

Student (Certificate)

FREE – 12 months

For students enrolled in a sedation certificate programme.

✓ 40% discount on courses

📄 Upload: Valid student card

Registrar

FREE – 24 months

For medical/dental specialists in training (registrars).

✓ 40% discount on courses

📄 Upload: HPCSA registrar letter

Medical Officer

FREE – 12 months

For medical officers employed at public or private hospitals.

📄 Upload: Employment letter from hospital

Join SOSPOSA

Complete your membership application

New Member Application

Documents to Prepare Before You Start

HPCSA Certificate - Current registration (PDF, JPG or PNG)
Primary Degree Certificate - Basic qualification (PDF, JPG or PNG)
Sedation Training Certificate - If applicable
Professional Photo - For member card and directory

Welcome. Complete all sections below. Fields marked with * are required.

0 Account Setup

Email Address * This will be your login email

Create Password *

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Confirm Password *

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1 Personal Information

Title *

First Name *

Last Name *

Cell Phone *

Alternative Phone

2 Address Details

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

Province *

Postal Code *

Country

3 Professional Registration

HPCSA Number * MP, DP, or PCNS number

BHF Practice Number

SA ID Number *

Passport Number *

* Please provide either SA ID Number OR Passport Number

Nationality/Country of Origin *

Work Permit/Visa Status

Professional Category *

Years in Practice *

HPCSA Certificate *

PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

4 Qualifications

Primary Qualification

Primary Degree *

Institution *

Year *

Please specify your qualification * Include the full name and country if obtained internationally

Primary Degree Certificate *

PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

Specialist Qualification (if applicable)

Specialist Degree

Institution

Year

Sedation Training

Sedation Training *

Years of Sedation Experience

🎓 Option A: Prof Roelofse Post Graduate Training Certificate

University of the Free State (UFS), Bloemfontein

Year Completed *

Upload Certificate *

File name: YourName_RoelofseCertificate.pdf - PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

🎓 Option B: Prof Roelofse Post Graduate Diploma

University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Year Completed *

Upload Diploma *

File name: YourName_RoelofseDiplomaUWC.pdf - PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

🎓 Option C: Prof Roelofse Post Graduate Diploma

Stellenbosch University (US)

Year Completed *

Upload Diploma *

File name: YourName_RoelofseDiplomaUS.pdf - PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

🎓 Option E: Prof Roelofse Moderated MSc

Stellenbosch University (US) or University of the Western Cape (UWC)

University *

Year Completed *

Upload MSc Degree Certificate *

File name: YourName_RoelofseDegree.pdf - PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

📜 Option F: 5 SOSPOSA Conference/CPD Certificates

Upload ALL 5 conference or CPD certificates from SOSPOSA events

Certificate 1 *

File name: YourName_Conference1.pdf

Certificate 2 *

File name: YourName_Conference2.pdf

Certificate 3 *

File name: YourName_Conference3.pdf

Certificate 4 *

File name: YourName_Conference4.pdf

Certificate 5 *

File name: YourName_Conference5.pdf

📋 Sedation Logbook MANDATORY

⚠️ ALL SOSPOSA members must provide a sedation logbook — NO EXCEPTIONS

This applies to everyone including specialist anaesthetists, registrars, and international practitioners.

📋 Logbook Requirements:

Minimum 20 sedation cases
Cases must be completed within a 3-week period
Each case must include: date, patient details, procedure, drugs administered, monitoring, outcome
Each case must be signed off by a Senior SOSPOSA Member

Number of Cases in Logbook * Minimum 20 cases required

Period Covered (weeks) * Minimum 3 weeks of cases

Supervising Practitioner Name Required for trainees; optional for independent practitioners

Supervisor HPCSA Number

Upload Sedation Logbook *

PDF, Word or Excel format - Max 10MB - Minimum 20 cases

5 Practice Information

Practice Name *

Practice Type *

Practice Phone

Practice Email

Practice Distribution (must total 100%)

Private %

Public %

Academic %

Total: 0%

Hospital Affiliations

6 Fields of Practice

Select all procedures you perform with sedation. You must have 2+ years experience OR 20+ documented cases (performed within the last 3 years), which you can supply upon request.

Dental & Oral Surgery

General Dental Procedures Pediatric Dental Oral Surgery Dental Implants Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Pediatric Dentistry

General Pediatric Dental Pediatric Orthodontics Pediatric Oral Surgery

Gastroenterology (Scopes)

Gastroscopy Colonoscopy ERCP Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) PEG Tube Insertion

Radiology & Imaging

MRI - Adult MRI - Pediatric CT Scan Interventional Radiology Angiography Nuclear Medicine

Cardiology

Cardiac Catheterization EP Studies Cardioversion Pacemaker/ICD Insertion TEE (Transesophageal Echo)

Oncology/Hematology

Chemotherapy Port Insertion Bone Marrow Biopsy Lumbar Puncture (Oncology) Radiation Therapy Tumor Ablation

Orthopedics

Joint Injections Fracture Reduction Joint Replacement Arthroscopy Spine Procedures

General Surgery

Caesarean Section Minor/Day Surgery Plastic Surgery Burns Treatment Wound Debridement

Ophthalmology

Cataract Surgery Retinal Procedures Pediatric Eye Surgery Laser Eye Surgery Glaucoma Procedures

ENT

Bronchoscopy Laryngoscopy Tonsillectomy Grommets/Tubes Sinus Surgery

Neurology/Neurosurgery

Stereotactic Brain Biopsy Deep Brain Stimulation Lumbar Puncture Nerve Blocks EEG Monitoring

Urology

Cystoscopy Prostate Biopsy Lithotripsy Urodynamics Vasectomy

Gynecology/Obstetrics

Hysteroscopy IVF/Egg Retrieval D&C Colposcopy Laparoscopy (Gyn)

Dermatology/Aesthetics

Cosmetic Procedures Mole/Lesion Removal Laser Treatment Liposuction Botox/Fillers

Pain Management

Chronic Pain Procedures Epidural Injections Radiofrequency Ablation Nerve Blocks (Pain) Spinal Cord Stimulator

Emergency Medicine

ED Procedures Complex Wound Repair Foreign Body Removal Joint Dislocation Reduction Abscess Drainage

Psychiatry (ECT)

ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) Ketamine Therapy TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stim)

Pediatric Procedures

Neonatal Procedures General Pediatric Procedures Pediatric GI Procedures Pediatric Orthopedic Pediatric ENT

Sedation Methods You Use

Oral Sedation Inhalation (Nitrous Oxide) Intravenous (IV) Intramuscular (IM) Intranasal

Sedation Levels You Provide

Minimal/Anxiolysis Moderate/Conscious Deep Sedation

Patient Populations

Adults (18-65) Pediatric (0-18) Geriatric (65+) Special Needs Highly Anxious Patients

7 Life Support Certification

⚕️ Required: Current life support certification is mandatory for sedation practitioners. At minimum, BLS (or equivalent) is required. ACLS is recommended.

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

BLS Certification Type *

BLS Provider/Institution

BLS Expiry Date * ⚠️ Certificate expired or expiring soon

🚫 BLOCKING: BLS certification is mandatory for SOSPOSA membership. You cannot proceed without valid life support training.

Please obtain BLS certification before completing your application. RCSA Courses

BLS Certificate *

PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

Advanced Life Support (ACLS) - Recommended

ACLS Certification Type

ACLS Provider/Institution

ACLS Expiry Date

ACLS Certificate

PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

Paediatric Life Support (PALS) - If Applicable

PALS Certification Type Required if you sedate patients under 12 years

PALS Provider/Institution

PALS Expiry Date

PALS Certificate

PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

⚠️ PALS Required: You indicated you sedate paediatric patients. PALS certification is required for sedating children under 12 years.

8 Professional Photo

A professional headshot is required for your member card and directory listing.

Upload Photo *

Professional headshot - JPG or PNG - Max 5MB

9 Membership Category

Select Your Membership Type *

📄 Upload Required: Valid Student Card

Your student status must be verified before your membership is activated.

PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB - Must show current enrollment

✓ 40% discount on courses included

📄 Upload Required: HPCSA Registrar Letter

Proof of registrar status from HPCSA is required for verification.

PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB - HPCSA letter confirming registrar status

✓ 40% discount on courses included

📄 Upload Required: Hospital Employment Letter

Proof of employment as a Medical Officer at a public or private hospital.

PDF, JPG or PNG - Max 5MB - Letter on hospital letterhead

Membership Categories & Requirements

Paid Memberships

Associate Member

R1,250 / year

For qualified medical practitioners (GPs) performing procedural sedation.

📋 Requires: Logbook (10+ cases) - MANDATORY for all

Dentist Member

R1,250 / year

For dental practitioners performing sedation.

📋 Requires: Logbook (10+ cases) - MANDATORY for all

Free Memberships (Proof Upload Required)

Student (Diploma)

FREE – 24 months

For students enrolled in a sedation diploma programme.

✓ 40% discount on courses

📄 Upload: Valid student card

Student (Certificate)

FREE – 12 months

For students enrolled in a sedation certificate programme.

✓ 40% discount on courses

📄 Upload: Valid student card

Registrar

FREE – 24 months

For medical/dental specialists in training (registrars).

✓ 40% discount on courses

📄 Upload: HPCSA registrar letter

Medical Officer

FREE – 12 months

For medical officers employed at public or private hospitals.

📄 Upload: Employment letter from hospital

10 Terms & Consents

I accept the SOSPOSA Terms and Conditions *

I confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete *

I confirm I am in good standing with HPCSA *

I confirm I have the required experience (2+ years OR 20+ documented cases within the last 3 years) for selected procedures and can supply documentation upon request *

I consent to my practice information being displayed in the SOSPOSA directory

I consent to receive SOSPOSA newsletters and updates

I consent to sharing my membership status with insurance partners for discount eligibility

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