Services & Programmes

The Traditional Health PractiCE Association of Southern Africa (THPASA) provides a range of professional services, governance support functions, educational programmes, practitioner development initiatives, and institutional platforms designed to strengthen Traditional Health Practice and advance Indigenous Health Knowledge Systems throughout South Africa.

Our services and programmes support students, practitioners, associates, affiliates, institutions, communities, and stakeholders through every stage of professional development and participation.

Membership Administration Services

THPASA administers structured membership systems that support the admission, classification, progression, renewal, and verification of members.

Services include:

  • Membership application processing;
  • Professional classification and designation administration;
  • Membership renewals and compliance monitoring;
  • Practitioner record management;
  • Membership verification services;
  • Issuance of certificates and membership documentation;
  • Membership status enquiries and support.

These services are administered through the THPASA Credential Management System (CMS) and national membership registry.

Professional Classification & Designation Services

THPASA provides structured professional classification pathways that recognise practitioner development, competency, experience, and professional standing.

Services include:

  • Professional classification assessments;
  • Designation allocation and progression;
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments;
  • Competency evaluations;
  • Professional standing reviews;
  • Designation verification.

The Association maintains professional classification pathways from Student Membership (THP(S)) through to Senior Consultant Practitioner (SC-THP(SA)).

Practitioner Registration Support

THPASA assists practitioners with administrative processes relating to professional recognition, registration support, and practitioner verification.

Support services include:

  • Registration guidance;
  • Verification support;
  • Documentation assistance;
  • Professional profile management;
  • Practitioner record updates;
  • Compliance advisory services.

These services aim to support practitioners in navigating professional and regulatory environments responsibly and effectively.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

THPASA promotes lifelong learning and professional competence through Continuing Professional Development programmes.

CPD services include:

  • Accredited learning activities;
  • Workshops and seminars;
  • Professional development courses;
  • Conferences and symposiums;
  • Research participation opportunities;
  • Skills development programmes;
  • Online and in-person learning opportunities.

CPD participation assists practitioners in maintaining professional competency and designation status.

Training & Education Programmes

THPASA supports education, training, mentorship, and professional capacity-building initiatives across the traditional health sector.

Programmes may include:

  • Practitioner training programmes;
  • Student development initiatives;
  • Mentorship programmes;
  • Leadership development programmes;
  • Community health education;
  • Skills enhancement workshops;
  • Professional orientation programmes.

The Association remains committed to strengthening practitioner capacity through structured learning opportunities.

THP-SA Board Examination Programme

THPASA supports the development and administration of professional assessment and examination systems intended to promote competency, professional standards, and practitioner development.

Programme components may include:

  • Board examination preparation;
  • Candidate support services;
  • Assessment administration;
  • Competency evaluation frameworks;
  • Professional progression assessments;
  • Examination information and guidance.

Research & Indigenous Knowledge Systems Development

THPASA promotes the preservation, protection, documentation, advancement, and responsible application of Indigenous Health Knowledge Systems.

Research programmes may include:

  • Indigenous health research projects;
  • Knowledge documentation initiatives;
  • Publication development;
  • Research partnerships;
  • Practitioner-led research activities;
  • Community knowledge preservation projects;
  • Policy and sector research.

The Association supports ethical and culturally appropriate approaches to Indigenous Knowledge research and preservation.

Ethics & Professional Standards Support

THPASA promotes ethical conduct, professional accountability, and responsible Traditional Health Practice.

Services include:

  • Ethics guidance;
  • Professional standards support;
  • Code of Conduct implementation;
  • Professional practice advisory services;
  • Complaint and disciplinary administration;
  • Practitioner accountability systems.

These services contribute to public confidence and professional integrity within the sector.

Public Health & Community Development Programmes

THPASA supports initiatives that contribute positively to community wellbeing and public health.

Programmes may include:

  • Community health awareness campaigns;
  • Health promotion initiatives;
  • Public education programmes;
  • Referral pathway development;
  • Community outreach activities;
  • Integrated care initiatives.

These programmes seek to strengthen collaboration and improve health outcomes within communities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

THPASA works collaboratively with stakeholders involved in healthcare, education, research, governance, indigenous knowledge, and community development.

Partnership activities may include:

  • Sector dialogues;
  • Professional collaboration initiatives;
  • Institutional partnerships;
  • Joint programmes and projects;
  • Research partnerships;
  • Community engagement activities;
  • Knowledge exchange platforms.

The Association recognises that collaboration is essential to the responsible advancement of Traditional Health Practice and Indigenous Health Knowledge Systems.

Digital Services & Practitioner Systems

THPASA is committed to the ongoing development of digital systems that improve accessibility, efficiency, accountability, and member services.

Digital services include:

  • Membership management systems;
  • Practitioner registry services;
  • Digital verification systems;
  • Online applications and renewals;
  • CPD tracking and compliance systems;
  • Communication platforms;
  • Digital records management.

These systems support transparent and efficient service delivery across the Association.

Building Professional Excellence

Through its services and programmes, THPASA seeks to strengthen practitioner development, promote ethical governance, advance professional standards, preserve Indigenous Health Knowledge Systems, and contribute meaningfully to the development of a professional, accountable, and sustainable Traditional Health Practice sector.

Whether you are a student, practitioner, researcher, institution, community organisation, or strategic partner, THPASA provides opportunities to participate in a growing professional movement dedicated to excellence, integrity, and professionalism in Traditional Health Practice.

Interested in participating in a THPASA programme or service? Visit our Membership, CPD, Research, or Contact pages to learn more.