Professional Self-Appraisal
The 8-gate assessment that earns Appraised Member status, up to 30% Shield discount, and directory listing. Three pathways depending on your background.
No formal sedation training
- All 5 Foundation courses required
- Adult Sedation Guidelines
- Paediatric Sedation Guidelines
- Ethics for Sedation Practitioners
- Airway: BLS/ACLS or SOSPOSA Airway course
- Verified Sedation Practice
- 20-case logbook (approved)
- 8-gate self-appraisal
Sedation training completed
- No Foundation courses needed
- Upload sedation qualification
- Proof of airway competency: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, or SOSPOSA Airway course
- 20-case logbook (approved)
- 8-gate self-appraisal
Specialist anaesthesiologist
- 2 Foundation courses only
- Adult Sedation Guidelines
- Paediatric Sedation Guidelines
- Life support certification waived
- 10-case logbook (approved)
- 8-gate self-appraisal
All paths lead to the same outcome: Appraised Member status, 15 Clinical CPD, Stellenbosch University accreditation, practitioner directory listing, and up to 30% Shield insurance discount. The 8-gate assessment is identical for everyone.
15 Clinical CPD Points
Accredited by Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. MDB006-MD397-0059-3-2026.
Appraised Member Status
Gold badge on your member card and directory listing. Valid 3 years from date of approval.
SOSPOSA Shield — Up to 30%
The highest insurance discount tier. Individually assessed by Alphabelle based on your verified 8-gate profile.
Practitioner Directory
Listed on the SOSPOSA verified practitioner directory, visible to referring practitioners and the public.
Mentor Eligibility
Appraised members may supervise logbook cases for members working toward Appraised status.
8-Gate Self-Appraisal
Every applicant — regardless of pathway — completes the same 8-gate form. Reviewed by Dr Peter Kanellos and the SOSPOSA EXCO. Unlimited attempts. You can save progress and return at any time.
Training
Sedation training and guidelines
Registration
HPCSA and indemnity insurance
Experience
Case volume and logbook
Equipment
Monitoring, airway, emergency
Medications
Sedation, reversal, emergency
Paediatrics
Equipment, dosing, protocols
Protocols
Checklists, Aldrete, drills
Life Support
BLS, ACLS, or SOSPOSA Airway
| Activity name | SOSPOSA Self Appraisal for Sedation Practitioners 2026 |
| Accreditation | MDB006-MD397-0059-3-2026 (Stellenbosch University) |
| CPD points | 15 Clinical Activity Points |
| Valid period | 15 March 2026 – 31 December 2026 |
| Assessment fee | R1,950 (once-off) |
| Certification validity | 3 years from approval |
| Reviewed by | Dr Peter Kanellos and SOSPOSA EXCO |
| Attempts | Unlimited until pass |
Get Appraised — R1,950
15 Clinical CPD. 8-gate assessment. 3-year certification. Up to 30% Shield discount.
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