Clinical Neurophysiology Society of South Africa Documents and Info

CNSSA Position Statements

Christelle van der Walt — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:21:21 GMT

The Clinical Neurophysiology Society of South Africa represents the Clinical Neurophysiology profession and as such from time-to-time publishes Position Statements to address pressing issues or developments in the profession.

These position statements will be curated here and will be available until replace with an updated version.

CNSSA Position Statement on the Performance of Actions That Fall Within the Scope of Clinical Technology: Neurophysiology in South Africa

CNSSA Position Statement on Unregistered Persons Performing the Action of Intra-Operative Neuro Monitoring (IONM) in South Africa

CNSSA Statement on Scope of Supervised Practice as Pertains to Clinical Technologists Qualified After 31 March 2002, Trainees, and Electroencephalography Technicians In Neurophysiology Practice

Statement on supervision of Registered Electoencephalographic Technicians and student Electroencephlographic Technicians

Sleep Study Authorization Forms

Administrator CNSSA — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:14:20 GMT

On 1 January 2023, a new protocol was implemented by Discovery Health with regard to funding for sleep studies (Polysomnograms). Certain requirements have to be met before authorization is granted. Should the procedure be approved, the test will be covered from the hospital benefit. The requirements are as follows:

As part of the funding request, your referring physician has to sign a document developed by the South African Society for Sleep and Health (SASSH). We will provide you with the document and you should submit it to Discovery once completed.
A full sleep study (used to assist with the diagnosis of a variety of sleep disorders) is authorized only when requested by a pulmonologist, neurologist, ENT surgeon, specialist physician, paediatrician, or any other doctor certified / accredited by the SASSH.
An apnea screening (used only to assist with the diagnosis of sleep apnea) can be requested by any medical doctor. Funding will only be approved for scheme members registered for the following chronic conditions:

Cardiac dysrhythmia
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes
Depression
Cor pulmonale
Cerebrovascular disease / Stroke

Studies not meeting the criteria of either number 1 or 2 listed above, are covered from member day-to-day benefits where available, in which case patients will be required to pay privately and claim back themselves.

International Guidelines and Minimum Standards Endorsed by CNSSA

Christelle van der Walt — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:02:56 GMT

The Clinical Neurophysiology Society of South Africa (CNSSA) promotes the adoption of universal standards for the performance and reporting of all diagnostic and monitoring procedures within our field of practice. These international guidelines serve as a benchmark for consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across clinical neurophysiology services.

We encourage all Clinical Neurophysiology practitioners to implement and adhere to the minimum standards outlined below. These have been endorsed by globally respected professional bodies such as the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN), the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), and similar organisations. By aligning with these standards, practitioners contribute to improved care, greater professional accountability, and international recognition of our field in South Africa.

At the 2022 Annual General Meeting, CNSSA adopted a proposal to formally review and endorse internationally accepted guidelines, with the goal of adapting them for the South African context and incorporating them into official scope of practice documents.

American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine

European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society

European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society guideline on diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy: Report of a joint Task Force— Second revision 2021

Guidelines to Billing for Neurophysiological Procedures

Administrator CNSSA — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:06:10 GMT

CNSSA Tariff codes guidelines Updated 12-2021.pdf