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A Community for Neuropsychologists Committed to Growth and Excellence
SACNA Information
SACNA Membership
There are six categories of SACNA membership: Full member (five sub-categories according to HPCSA registration category), Associate Member, Foreign Associate Member, Student/Graduate Member, Allied Member and Life/Honorary Member.
Benefits of Membership
Being informed of relevant issues relating to neuropsychology in South Africa and internationally. Being provided with information about upcoming conferences, workshops, lectures, and training opportunities for CPD purposes.
Rights and Privileges
Eligibility for membership of the Executive Committee: Only the following members shall be eligible for membership on the Executive Committee, i.e. shall be entitled to be elected as office-bearers of the Executive Committee, namely: Full Members and Life Members shall be entitled to be office bearers (executives).
Student and Early Career
Group
Student
Members
SACNA aims to educate, support and encourage students interested in Neuropsychology. We want to bring students, interns and early career professionals together to form a supportive peer network.
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Discussions
You can join our dedicated Student and Early Career WhatsApp group by indicating your interest (nicky@sacna.co.za). Once you have done so, a link will be shared via WhatsApp, allowing you to join the group.
Become a SACNA Student Member
You can access content freely on our website and attend our monthly meetings free of charge. We have regular online case discussions (Thursdays 17h30-18h20) that you can attend free of charge. We aim to provide workshops and webinars catering to student interests and needs.
Educational Events & CPD Activities
SACNA Exam and Online Courses
In progress - SACNA Exam and Online Courses to help you prepare for the exam.
Live
Events
Conferences, Workshops, Webinars and Case Discussions.
On Demand CPD Activities
Journal courses, Book courses, and On-demand Webinars.
- HPCSA Matters
- Medical Aid Advocacy
- Promoting the Profession
- Psychology Tariffs and Codes 2025
- Intake Forms & POPIA Forms
Promoting Education & Interest in the Field of Neuropsychology.
Watch this Space for
2026 Live Events
Date
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2026-02-25
- 2026-03-25
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2026-04-29
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2026-05-27
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2026-06-24
- 2026-07-29
- 2026-08-26
- 2026-09-23
- 2026-10-28
- 2026-11-25
Time
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18h00 to 19h00
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18h00 to 19h00
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18h00 to 20h00
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18h00 to 20h00
- 18h00 to 19h00
- 18h00 to 20h00
- 18h00 to 19h00
- 18h00 to 19h00
- 18h00 to 19h00
Presenter
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Prof F Boonzaier
- Prof Kirsty Donald
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Haley Dos Santos
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Amanda Gifford
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Prof G Lipinska and M Baker
- Dr Henk Swanepoel
- TBC
- Dr S Pickstone-Taylor
- Dr James Butler
- Prof Sharon Kling
Topic
- Gender-based violence & intimate partner violence in SA: A contextual analysis
- Neurotoxins: Exposures, timing and neurodevelopmental implications
- Drama Therapy in Action: Embodied Practice and Conversations with Neuropsychology
- Down the Rabbit Hole: Embodiment, Windows of Perception, Futures and The Quantum Self.
- Down the Rabbit Hole: Embodiment, Windows of Perception, Futures and The Quantum Self.
- Introduction to Functional Neurological Disorders
- TBC
- The assessment of gender-diverse youth
- Cognitive dysfunction in people with migraine
- Collegiality - the Forgotten Pillar of Professionalism
Current CPD On Demand Courses
Dementia prevention, intervention and care
- CPD topic: Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care
- CPD points: General CEUs – (2 per section)
- Members: R400
- Non-members: R520
- Students: R160
Pregnancy, Menopause, and Other Hormonal Factors
- CPD topic: Cognition, pregnancy, menopause and other hormonal factors
- CPD points: General CEUs – 3
- Members: R300
- Non-members: R390
- Students: R120
- Cut-off date for submission: 15 November 2026
Course Overview: Exploring Cognitive Reserve and Cognitive Capacity in Ageing and Neuropsychology
- Duration: March – 15 November 2026
- Credits: 9 CEUs (3 CEUs per article)
Key References:
- Paap, K. R. (2024). Cognitive reserve? Cognitive capacity! Brain Sciences.
- Panico, F., et al. (2023). The relationship between cognitive reserve and cognition in healthy adults: a systematic review. Current Psychology.
- López-Higes, R., et al. (2024). Influence of cognitive reserve on neuropsychological performance in subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment in older adults. Current Psychology.
Registration Costs
- Members: R900
- Non-Members: R1170
- Students: R360
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Full Member
- There are six categories of SACNA membership: Full member (five sub-categories according to HPCSA registration category), Associate Member, Foreign Associate Member, Student/Graduate Member, Allied Member and Life/Honorary Member.
Associate Member
- Registered neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, educational psychologists and research psychologists who do not meet the requirements for full membership or have not yet applied for full membership.
Student Member
- Trainees, undergraduate students, research assistants, postgraduate students at honours or master’s level, honours graduates and master’s graduates who are not registered psychologists or allied professionals, who have an interest in neuropsychology. Student membership applies until registration as a psychologist or allied professional. Thereafter, associate membership or allied membership applies, respectively.
Allied Member
- Practitioners and researchers from allied disciplines e.g., psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, etc
Foreign Associate Member
- Foreign-trained registered neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, educational psychologists and research psychologists who do not meet the requirements for full membership or have not yet applied for full membership. This category also includes those who are awaiting registration with the HPCSA. Foreign psychologists who are not HPCSA registered are not permitted to practice in South Africa.
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