South African Society of Physiotherapy (SASP)

Description

A non-profit, public benefit organisation which looks after the interests & professional reputation of South Africa's physiotherapists.

Member benefits

Malpractice Insurance, Public Liability cover at a reduced group premium rate.

Information regarding courses and jobs available as well as news of our fellow physio's and generally what is happening in our world.

On line access to "courses and classifieds" as well as the directory of members and much much more information.
Providing members and the public with advice and information.

Access to the Special Interest Groups which often develops into our main contact with the Society. There are now seven of these, Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists Group (OMTG), NeuroRehab (NRG), Cardio-Pulmonary Respiratory Group (CPRG), Sports, Animal Health, Women's Health and Acupuncture with the possibility of Hydrotherapy becoming a formal group in the future. They provide us with colleagues who run continuing education courses and take responsibility for letting us know about new develop

Mission / Aims

The South African Society of Physiotherapy affirms that:

It provides a structure within which the needs of its members are met,
It strives to ensure the quality of physiotherapy services to all peoples throughout South Africa,
It does not discriminate on grounds of race, colour, creed, national origins, social status or gender in the practice of physiotherapy or in the administration of its organisation,
It safeguards the welfare of its members and makes representation against any form of discrimination against its members,
It acts as a planning, development and information resource to its members, to other health professions, to health planners at all levels and to the general public,
It supports unequivocally the provision of unitary health service and encourages all progress made in the integration of health care services.

Principal activities

Members Support Service

Training / Licensing / Certification

A variety of courses, Membership Card & Number - in the process of gaining the ability to Accreditate Private Practices

Affiliations

We are member of:

Age In Action

Bone & Joint Decade

Resuscitation Council of South Africa

South African Osteoporosis Foundation

World Confederation of Physical Therapists

They are our members:

South African Medical Association (SAMA)