Revised SADTC document regarding CPD credits. - August 2011

This document will be applicable from January 2012.



How does DENTASA help you to get CPD credits?

You can get at least 27 credits just for being a member, attending the AGM and branch meetings and completing the SADTJ questionnaires!


Ref No.

Credit bearing Activity/Event

No. of CEUs

DENTASA

A10

Attending a formal local or national exhibition or trade- show

1 CEU per day.

 Maximum 4 CEUs per year

2 for having fun at the DENTASA Summit & AGM

A12

Membership of a dental technology or related professional accredited association (excluding SADTC)

1 CEU per association to a maximum of 3

1 just for membership

A13

National chairperson of an accredited professional association

5 CEUs

5 for making the speeches and signing the minutes

A14

Chairperson of branch or vice-chairperson of an accredited national professional association.

4 CEUs

4 for taking on some responsibility as branch chairperson

A15

Office bearer at all levels of an accredited professional association excluding the national chair-, vice-chairperson and branch chairperson.

3 CEUs

3 for some more responsibility as an Executive Committee member

A16

Attending the AGM of an accredited professional association.

2 CEUs

2 for sitting through the Annual
General Meeting

A17

Attending a branch meeting of an accredited professional association.

1 CEU per meeting to a maximum of 3 per year

2 DENTASA branch meetings per year


B8

Answer/complete multiple-choice questionnaires (MCQ) in journals, including electronic journals and or professional association News Letters with required pass mark.

0.2 CEU per standard page of prescribed reading and 0.2 CEU per question. A 70% pass mark is required to qualify for the assigned credits

12 credits from the comfort of your own home from the SADTJ


B12

Attending a lecture/talk/ workshop/demonstration at an official professional event.

1 CEU per hour

At least 8 at the DENTASA Summit & AGM lectures