CPD workshops
Find short CPD workshops for renal-care teams in one calendar, with venue details and a direct booking link to the organiser. This page explains the kinds of workshops you will see and how to choose the right option for your role and unit needs.
What you will find in this workshop calendar
Our workshop section brings together short training sessions for renal-care teams across South Africa. These listings are aimed at nurses, technicians, unit managers and doctors who need practical updates without committing to a longer course. Each listing focuses on the basics people need before they decide whether to attend: what type of workshop it is, where it is being held, and how to book with the organiser.
Dialysis SA does not run these workshops and we do not take bookings. We list the workshop information and include a booking link that takes you to the organiser directly. That makes it easier for teams in Bloemfontein and further afield to compare options in one place, instead of checking multiple sources one by one.
Typical workshop topics in renal care
Workshop listings can cover a wide spread of renal-care subjects. Some are clinical update sessions, while others are more practical and unit-focused. The detail level can vary, so it helps to read the summary carefully before deciding if it suits your role.
- Clinical practice refreshers for dialysis nursing staff
- Technical maintenance or water-treatment update sessions
- Infection-control discussions relevant to renal units
- Patient-care communication and workflow topics
- Unit operations, documentation and quality-focused sessions
- General professional development workshops for mixed renal teams
Some workshops are broad enough for the whole team, while others are aimed more narrowly at one group. A technician may need a practical equipment-focused session, while a unit manager may be looking for policy, staffing or record-keeping content. A short workshop can save travel time, but only if the topic matches your day-to-day work.
How to choose the right workshop
If you are deciding between several workshop listings, start with the job requirement rather than the title alone. A shorter session may be ideal for a quick CPD update, but it might not suit someone who needs supervised practical exposure. Teams often book better when they check the purpose first and the travel second.
- Choose a short update workshop if: you need a focused refresher, a topic-specific discussion or a manageable day away from the unit.
- Choose a practical training day if: you need more hands-on exposure and direct demonstration time.
- Choose a technician course instead if: the learning need is deeper, structured and more technical.
- Choose a conference instead if: you want broader industry discussion, multiple sessions and networking in one trip.
It also helps to check whether the session fits your shift pattern and travel budget. For smaller units, even a half-day absence matters, so it is worth comparing local options first before looking at events in other provinces.
Details shown on each listing
Each workshop listing is there to help you make a quick, practical decision. We keep the focus on the information renal teams usually ask for first. That includes the venue details and a booking link to the organiser, so you know where to go next if the workshop suits your needs.
You may also see a short note on the intended audience or the workshop format where that information is supplied. Because organisers present information differently, some listings are brief while others include more context. If a team member needs confirmation on attendance rules, joining instructions or study-leave paperwork, the organiser is the right point of contact, not Dialysis SA.
Planning attendance for your unit
Short workshops are often easier to approve than longer training, but they still need planning. In dialysis settings, rosters, patient volumes, transport and municipal travel routes can all affect whether a team member can attend comfortably. Units in inland cities may manage same-day travel more easily, while teams travelling to coastal venues may need to allow for overnight stays and humidity-related packing for uniforms and paperwork.
- Check whether the workshop timing clashes with shift handover or clinic peaks
- Confirm who will cover the unit while staff attend
- Compare travel distance with the actual learning value
- Keep proof of booking and attendance in your CPD file
- Ask early if your manager needs a written motivation for study leave
If your unit deals with frequent power cuts or tight staffing, a nearby workshop can sometimes be the more realistic choice even if another session looks broader on paper. Practical attendance matters more than a good intention that never gets approved.
How bookings work through organisers
All bookings are made with the organiser shown on the listing. Dialysis SA is a calendar and information point, not the host of the workshop. That means questions about available seats, final schedules, joining instructions or cancellation terms should go to the organiser using their booking process.
If you want to ask us about a listing, suggest a workshop category, or query how this section works, please use the enquiry form on our contact page. We can help with the way listings are presented on the calendar, but we do not confirm places or manage attendance. This keeps the process clearer for renal teams and avoids crossed messages which can be a real frustration.
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Questions we get asked
Do you run the CPD workshops listed here?
No. Dialysis SA lists workshops and links you to the organiser for booking. We do not host the events or manage registrations.
Can I book a workshop through Dialysis SA?
Bookings are made with each organiser using the booking link on the listing. If you have a question about the calendar itself, use our contact page enquiry form.
Are these workshops only for nurses?
No. Workshop listings may be relevant to nurses, technicians, unit managers and doctors, depending on the topic and intended audience shown on the listing.
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