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"The South African Association of Audiologists represents the eyes, ears, voice and conscience of the profession of audiology."

Join us today and be part of the SAAA community, where we celebrate the art and science of audiology while making a meaningful impact on auditory health in South Africa.

 
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Why join
SAAA?

In a changing, somewhat turbulent environment, SAAA is the one and only voice to ensure that the audiologist is recognized as a force and that the rights and interests of audiologists are considered by legislators and policy makers.

A professional body needs to offer its members a body that has both national and international credibility, and which provides accessible support for the individual practitioner. This body needs to actively promote positive public awareness of the profession, negotiate with other professional bodies, and address the needs of the community it serves.

SAAA offers its members the benefit of belonging to an association that is internationally recognized as an affiliated member of IS A (International Association of Audiology), and which is nationally the body representing the specific needs of Audiologists in South Africa.

300+
Members
30+
Expert partners
1700+
Followers
20+
Years since founded

Benefits of an SAAA Membership

Public awareness of Audiology, Hearing and Balance
Access to CPD points
Public awareness of Audiology, Hearing and Balance
Support the Growth of Audiology in SA
Advocacy & Representation of the Profession as the Custodian of Audiology in SA
Take hands with us to make Audiology in SA stronger
Listings and advertisements of your practice/clinic on: SAAA Website, Affiliates Websites, Various Social Media Platforms
Relationships with Stakeholders: HPCSA & Medical Schemes
FREE membership for students & Community Service Audiologists!
Acquisition of Appropriate Tariffs and Ensure Fair Reimbursement
Access to Private Practice Committee and Ethics Committee
Access to SAAA Ombudsman

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CPD points

Healthcare professionals are responsible for continuously updating their knowledge and skills to ultimately benefit their patients or clients.

To support this, the HPCSA has implemented a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

Each practitioner must accumulate 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) annually, with at least five units focused on ethics, human rights, and medical law. CEUs remain valid for 12 months from the date of the activity (or completion of post-graduate studies) before expiring. This means that professionals should aim for a total of 60 CEUs by the end of their second year of practice, and thereafter maintain this balance through ongoing CPD activities.

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has introduced a CPD platform on their website for practitioners to upload evidence of compliance, such as CPD certificates, in line with Section 26 of the Health Professions Act (Act No 56 of 1974). The previous method of random sampling for compliance checks has been discontinued. Since February 2022, all service providers must submit an attendance register to the HPCSA for upload to the CPD portal, and you should receive confirmation via email once this is done. It is advised to request a CPD certificate from service providers for your own records.

Please note that the South African Audiology Association (SAAA) cannot vouch for the credentials of any CPD events that have not been accredited by the SAAA.

SAAA offers a opportunity to members to gain, store and submit their CPD points.

 
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SAAA is proud to be associated with ISA -
The International Society of Audiology

This strengthens our commitment to advancing audiology practices and promoting global collaboration in hearing health.

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Specific areas of involvement for SAAA

SAAA boasts a pool of expertise encompassing clinical, ethical, legal and practice management, available to provide assistance and advice to members in various situations encountered in audiology practice.
Academic support and ensuring that our members are kept updated regarding developments within the profession of audiology and industry as a whole, SAAA has introduced a spectrum of mechanisms to educate and inform members: in the form of online CPD accreditation program, seminars, publications, newsletters, meetings and conferences.
The promotion of Audiology as an independent autonomous field of practice, by means of an active marketing and public promotions program.
SAAA has no vested interests or financial incentives in any issue facing the profession. Nor is there bias towards any particular grouping or organization active within the audiology industry – other than the interests of the profession and SAAA members – irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability or political persuasion. For this reason, SAAA has the ear of Government, Council and other Stakeholders, locally and internationally and is a credible ambassador, on behalf of the profession, without any conflict of interest.

What our members say

  • “I like the fact that audiologists are represented at national level, and that there is a body that looks after my interests.”
  • “The biggest benefit I get from SAAA is contact with other private practitioners, sharing experiences, and finding solutions to relevant issues.”

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