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	South African Society of Ophthalmic Nurses

South African Society of Ophthalmic Nurses
PO Box/Posbus 389 BELLVILLE 7535
Tel: (021) 948 8884
Fax/Faks: (021) 948 8910
E-Mail: sandra@cape-eye.co.za

SASON Western Cape’s next study morning
will take place on Saturday, 28 November 2009.
Click here to download the preliminary programme.

About us.

The aim of the South African Society of Ophthalmic Nurses (SASON) is to offer a support network for all nurses working in the field of ophthalmology through the provision of a forum for communication and continuing education.

We are affiliated to the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa (OSSA).

Objectives:

to promote the improvement of the care and service given to the patient by Ophthalmic nurses
to encourage the exchange of technical and professional information between members
to co-operate with other bodies with similar aims
to achieve progress for ophthalmic nursing in all areas ,e.g. education, health service delivery
to represent ophthalmic nursing at local, provincial, national and international levels.

We would like to increase our members and establish provincial committees in all the provinces.

The Free State, Northern Cape and Western Cape year programmes include study mornings, participation in national eyecare awareness week.

We also encourage our members to attend the OSSA and SASCRS Congresses to enhance their learning experiences.
Reasons to become a member

To keep abreast of new developments in the field of ophthalmology.
Professional and personal development through continuing education and opportunities to deliver papers and share research findings.
Network with nursing colleagues in this specialised field.
Reduced registration fees for congresses.
Financial support may be granted to assist members to attend educational events.

Membership fees

The annual registration fee of R 120 shall become due on 31 March of each year.

Membership categories.

Ordinary membership
All categories of nurses: professional, enrolled nurses and nursing auxiliaries who are actively involved in Ophthalmic nurses and registered with the South African Nursing Council.

Honorary membership

Retired or semi-retired ophthalmic nurses not actively practicing.

Associate membership
Organizations or companies involved in fields of ophthalmology, community health workers, traditional health practitioners and nurses outside the borders of South Africa, practicing in the field of ophthalmology and ophthalmic nursing.

Contact details for each province:

Western Cape: Sandra Grünewald	0828733275
Eastern Cape: Elsabe Pretorius	0720197160
Free State & Northern Cape:Yvonne Gouws	0835785303
Northwest;Tebogo Mokgethi	0760974015
Gauteng: Derrick Jacobs	0722171121
Mpumalanga:Smangele Masondo	0829746036
KwaZulu-Natal:Contact Western Cape
Limpopo: Contact Western Cape

APPLICATION FORM

Please click here to download[pdf]

SASON Western Cape’s study mornings
Previous Study

22 August at SASON Western Cape’s study morning at Cape Eye Hospital.