Welcome to SACNA!
SACNA is a peer-credentialed association of psychologists in South Africa, who aim to promote and stimulate interest in the field of neuropsychology, while maintaining standards in neuropsychological practice. This is achieved by ensuring that its full members have demonstrated knowledge and competence in the field, by way of examination and peer review.
In addition, SACNA's intention is to promote the professional development of clinical neuropsychology in South Africa,
29 Nov - The Medical Protection Society will present psychiatrist and medico-legal consultant to MPS, Dr V Hitzeroth’s presentation on “Mental capacity decision-making”. Complaints received by MPS on psychology practices will be shared thereafter. - 2 Ethics CEU
CPD accreditation has been received for all these meetings.
28 Feb Eleanor Bubb: Assessment in cerebral palsy – 2 CEUs for 1 hr 40 mins
27 March Kisty Rice and Melany Hendricks: Ethical issues in the neuropsychological assessment of curatorship - 2 Ethics points for 1 hr 40 mins
29 May Dr A Stephens: Latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer Dementia – 1 CEU
26 June Urvashi Maganlal ICD-10 Classification with special focus on neuropsychological diagnoses and ethical issues – 2 Ethics points for 1 hr 40 mins
18-21 September SACNA Conference Gauteng
28 Nov Dr K Ross Differentiating the Dementias using bedside cognitive tests CPD has not yet been accredited.
12 September 2023
Following discussions on the role of SACNA going forwards, we would like to invite you to comment on the attached proposal for membership of our organization.
Your comments will be used to guide changes to credentialling, training and education within our organization which will be ratified at our AGM to be held at our SACNA conference in September 2024.
We welcome and value all contributions both positive and negative. Please send your comments to [email protected].
The date for comments to the SACNA Membership Proposal has been extended until end December 2023.
Thank you and kind regards
June Rossi and the SACNA Executive Committee
SACNA Membership Proposal for Comment
24 July 2023
We would like to thank you for being part of the South African Clinical Neuropsychology Association (SACNA). Thank you to those of you who engage with us and contribute to making SACNA your association of neuropsychologists in Southern Africa.
Because of the introduction of the HPCSA’s registration of neuropsychologists by way of an MA in Neuropsychology or having been grandfathered, SACNA is re-evaluating its role into the future. Following discussions some changes may occur to the credentialling process in the next year, which will be ratified during our next Annual General Meeting.
In the meantime, SACNA continues to focus on continuing education and the development of competence in professional neuropsychology. We strive to offer creative and enjoyable ways of furthering learning and obtaining continuing educational credits (CEUs) which as you know are requirements of the HPCSA for continued registration.
Kind regards
June Rossi and the SACNA Executive Committee
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr J Rossi (President), Dr E Steenburg (President Elect), Dr S Truter(Past-President) Dr M Mazabow, Prof A Edwards, Dr F Hemp, Ms A Cramer.
Please be aware of the following changes, which will take effect on 1 February 2022:
HPCSA CPD certificates will no longer be issued to HPCSA professionals. After each activity service providers will complete a template and send it to the HPCSA for capturing points. The new process will then automatically upload the accredited CPD activity points to the HPCSA medical professionals’ profile.
The new process relieves professionals of the effort of keeping track of certificates by allowing automatic updates to your cpd points directly to the HPCSA.
SACNA members will, however, still have the option of downloading CPD certificates from their profiles on the SACNA website. We would like to encourage all to keep records of all continuing educational activities attended. Certificates can be downloaded from the website to keep records of all SACNA activities attended.
The South African Clinical Neuropsychological Association (SACNA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of European Societies of Neuropsychology in order to express the intention to collaborate on a voluntary basis by sharing information in the areas of common interest. Both are looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship that will grow over time.
The Global Neuropsychology Congress will be held on 3-5 July 2024 in Porto, Portugal. The theme is Breaking down barriers. Link to the conference website https://www.globalneuropsychology.org/
Researchers from Africa are especially invited to get involved, present/arrange symposia. Please get in touch with Sara Cavaco [email protected] or [email protected].
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The South African Clinical Neuropsychological Association (SACNA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Educational Psychology Association of South Africa (EPASSA) in order to express the intention to collaborate on a voluntary basis by sharing information in the areas of common interest. Both are looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship that will grow over time.
The credentialling process consists of two parts: a knowledge exam and a process of peer reviewing of independently prepared case reports.
Costs:
R1000.00 for Full member, Associate member, Subscriber member, Student member, Honorary member and Non Member
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Dr V Hitzeroth from MPS - Mental capacity decision-making
Costs:
R350.00 for Non Member
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Dr V Hitzeroth from MPS - Mental capacity decision-making
Costs:
R0.00 for Full member, Associate member, Subscriber member, Student member and Honorary member
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SACNA Covid-19 CPD course: Brain structure, Cognitive, Neurological and Psychiatric Changes
Costs:
R450.00 for Student member
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SACNA Covid-19 CPD course: Brain structure, Cognitive, Neurological and Psychiatric Changes
Costs:
R1050.00 for Non Member
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SACNA Covid-19 CPD course: Brain structure, Cognitive, Neurological and Psychiatric Changes
Costs:
R650.00 for Full member, Associate member, Subscriber member and Honorary member
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