{"id":53,"date":"2026-06-05T17:31:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thpasa.co.za\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2026-06-05T17:31:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:31:38","slug":"cpd-professional-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thpasa.co.za\/?page_id=53","title":{"rendered":"CPD &#038; Professional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifelong Learning for Professional Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuing Professional Development (CPD) forms an essential part of professional practice within THPASA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CPD ensures that practitioners remain informed, competent, accountable, and responsive to the evolving needs of communities, patients, and the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is CPD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CPD refers to structured learning and development activities that contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of professional knowledge, skills, and competencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CPD Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Levels 1\u20135<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minimum Requirement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10 CPD Points per Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Levels 6\u201310<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minimum Requirement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>20 CPD Points per Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CPD compliance is a requirement for membership renewal and designation retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligible CPD Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Activities may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Workshops;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seminars;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conferences;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research participation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publications;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training programmes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community health programmes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Development Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THPASA supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership development;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practitioner mentorship;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skills enhancement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional networking;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research participation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge-sharing initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of CPD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CPD helps practitioners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain professional competency;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance service quality;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen ethical practice;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support career progression;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet professional obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practitioner Registration Support<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Professional Recognition and Administrative Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THPASA provides practitioner registration support services designed to assist members with professional recognition, documentation, verification, and administrative processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These services help practitioners navigate professional requirements while maintaining accurate records and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Support Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THPASA may assist with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practitioner registration guidance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application support;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation reviews;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification processes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional profile management;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record updates;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative enquiries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practitioner Verification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verification services help confirm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Membership status;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional designation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good standing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classification level;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verification services support employers, institutions, organisations, and members of the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credential Management System (CMS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The THPASA Credential Management System supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Membership administration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practitioner records;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classification management;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance monitoring;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital practitioner profiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Membership certificates;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification 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