CPD activities.

A focused CPD workspace for emergency-care professionals: watch an episode, complete the assessment, and download your certificate from one place.

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How CPD works and how points are recorded

From episode to certificate.

  1. Choose an activity and watch the episode in the CPD workspace.
  2. Complete the assessment. Your progress is saved so you can continue later.
  3. Review your score. Meet the activity's pass mark to download your certificate, or try again.

Accreditation and point recording.

Maritzburg Emergency College reviews the educational content and supports professional-body point submissions for eligible activities.

Eligible activities are designed for South African emergency-care professionals. HPCSA point recording remains subject to partner review and submission. Check the requirements for your chosen activity.

7 activities to explore.

Snakebite
3 CPD points
Toxicology and envenomation1:00:41Integrated

Snakebite

With Nick van der Walt

Watch the episode and pass the 75% threshold to complete this 3-point CPD activity. Your progress and certificate are managed inside ParaPodcast.

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PAWPER Tape and Paediatric Weight Estimation
3 CPD points
Paediatrics1 h 4 minIntegrated

PAWPER Tape and Paediatric Weight Estimation

With Prof Goldstein & Wells

Watch the episode and pass the 75% threshold to complete this 3-point CPD activity. Your progress and certificate are managed inside ParaPodcast.

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CBRN Incident Preparedness
3 CPD points
Disaster medicine57:17Integrated

CBRN Incident Preparedness

With Dr. Hassan Farhat

Watch the episode and pass the 75% threshold to complete this 3-point CPD activity. Your progress and certificate are managed inside ParaPodcast.

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Palliative Care in Paramedicine
3 CPD points
Palliative Care52 minIntegrated

Palliative Care in Paramedicine

With Dr. Tomi Omoya

Watch the episode and pass the 75% threshold to complete this 3-point CPD activity. Your progress and certificate are managed inside ParaPodcast.

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Mental Health and Suicide Challenges in EMS
3 CPD points
Mental Health1 h 9 minIntegrated

Mental Health and Suicide Challenges in EMS

With Daniel Tilley

Watch the episode and pass the 75% threshold to complete this 3-point CPD activity. Your progress and certificate are managed inside ParaPodcast.

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Tranexamic Acid: Evidence and Early Treatment
3 CPD points
Trauma and haemorrhage48 min 32 secIntegrated

Tranexamic Acid: Evidence and Early Treatment

With Prof Ian Roberts

Watch the episode and pass the 75% threshold to complete this 3-point CPD activity. Your progress and certificate are managed inside ParaPodcast.

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Spinal Immobilization and Extrication
3 CPD points
Prehospital emergency medicine and trauma care1:01:03Integrated

Spinal Immobilization and Extrication

With Prof Tim Nutbeam

Watch the episode and pass the 75% threshold to complete this 3-point CPD activity. Your progress and certificate are managed inside ParaPodcast.

Watch episodeStart or resume activity

What you'll need.

  • Your full name — exactly as it appears on your HPCSA record.
  • A valid email — used to identify your private completion record.
  • Your professional registration — HPCSA, SANC, international board, or not registered.
  • Your professional category — Paramedic, ECT, ECP, AEA, BAA, student, or other.
  • ~10–15 minutes after watching to complete the assessment.

Questions? Email parapodcast3@gmail.com.

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