PTCMA Individual Membership

Our Individual Membership is open to Pharmacists, Medical Advisors, Clinicians, Academics*, Case Managers, Nurses and Sisters.

Who qualifies?

Individual Membership is not open to medium to large pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Small companies in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry can engage with us at info@ptcma.org.za for discussion.
*Academics qualify for a special fee. Email us for more info.

Benefits

V_CPDs
- Access to all V_CPDs
- Access to all presentations available
- Access to recordings if available
Extra-Ordinary events
- Access to all Extra-Ordinary events
- Access to recordings if available
Online courses
- 10% discount on fees, i.e. cost is R4338* per course
- Applicable to HTA101, HTA102, HTA103 and DMA110

*All fees are exclusive of VAT

Membership Application

Annual fee: R3370.00
Excluding VAT
Membership runs for a rolling 12 months

Process and requirements

In order to apply for membership, please take note of the following:

The Company Profile and Membership Benefits are available for download in preparation of application for membership. Should you require additional information or documentation, please send us the request and we will assist.
We are also available to arrange a meeting to discuss any questions you might have before applying for membership.
Once you have reviewed the information and see the benefit in membership, fill in the online application form.
If no meeting has taken place yet, we will set up a meeting to introduce the company and welcome you as a member.
You will receive an invoice for membership.
Once payment has been made, you will be added to the website and Portal.

Company Profile

Membership Benefits

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Membership application

Application form for membership to the PTCMA

Application for Membership
To the secretary, PTCMA: I hereby apply to join the PTCMA/ renew my membership and agree to abide by its Code of Conduct and pay all dues promptly.
Date of application*
My application is for:*
- Corporate Membership
- Standard Membership
- Individual Membership
Company details
Company Name*

Company Name
Postal and Physical Address of Company*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Membership contact
Contact details of the person responsible for PTCMA membership, the person we should connect with when following up on renewals, sending membership information, etc.
Name and Surname*

Name and Surname of Representative Member (1)
Landline
Landline
Cell Phone*
Cell Phone Number
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email

Email Address
Second Membership contact
An alternative contact
Name and Surname*

Name and Surname of Representative Member (2)
Landline
Landline
Cell Phone*
Cell Phone Number
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email

Email Address
Upload list of company representatives for benefits
Max. file size: 64 MB.
Standard Membership benefits apply to 10 individuals from the member company. Please upload a list here with their names, surnames and email addresses.
This list can be amended by contacting the PTCMA office.
Accounts contact
Person to contact regarding payments and other financial matters
Name and Surname*

Name and Surname of Representative Member (3)
Landline
Landline
Cell Phone*
Cell Phone Number
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email

Email Address
Member details
Name and Surname*
Occupation*
You might be eligible for Academic Membership. The benefits are the same as for Individual Membership, but at a discounted rate for full time students or faculty of academic institutions. Please email info@ptcma.org.za for more information.
Place of employment*

Company Name
Landline
Landline
Cell Phone*
Cell Phone Number
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email

Email Address
SAMA member*
- Yes
- No
SAMA number*
Payment details
Postal or Physical Address for quote*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
VAT number

Please provide your company VAT number if applicable
Corporate Membership*
Price:
Standard Membership*
Price:
Individual Membership*
Price:
VAT
R0.00
Total
R0.00
Consent
Consent*
- I agree to the Privacy Policy
Code of Conduct for CPD events*
I agree to the Code of Conduct.
Code of Conduct

1. The Presenter is briefed on the topic format and the clinical forum emphasized by the co-facilitator.
2. An outcomes-based approach will be taken in reviewing the disease / condition; no product marketing (including logo’s) or personal opinions
3. Discussions will focus on appropriate therapy or intervention options and sharing a Case Study is encouraged.
4. Virtual Continuing Professional Development events are co-facilitated, but the marketing of specific drug therapies or device products will not take place.
5. The Q&A following the presentation is designed to add further value to understanding the topic. Other issues raised can be discussed on another platform
Membership Terms and Conditions*
I agree to the Membership Terms and Conditions as set out in Point 2 of the PTCMA Constitution (see excerpt below)
2. MEMBERSHIP

2.1. TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
There shall be four types of membership – Individual, Standard, Corporate and Executive Members.

2.1.1. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
• Healthcare Professionals working in a managed care environment
• Academic staff of medical, pharmaceutical, technological or other scientific university faculties
• Medical research scientists
• Healthcare Professionals in private practice
• Students in a medical or other scientific field

2.1.2. STANDARD MEMBERSHIP
• Persons, partnerships or bodies corporate carrying on business as pharmaceutical benefit management companies
• Manufacturers or distributors of medicines, medical devices and other healthcare technologies
• Organisations or companies operating in the healthcare industry
• Medical Schemes, Employer Groups that operate Medical Schemes, Health Management Organisations and similar organisations with ten or less employees sharing in the benefits of membership

2.1.3. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
• Persons, partnerships or bodies corporate carrying on business as pharmaceutical benefit management companies
• Manufacturers or distributors of medicines, medical devices and other healthcare technologies
• Organisations or companies operating in the healthcare industry
• Medical Schemes, Employer Groups that operate Medical Schemes, Medical Scheme administrators, Health Management Organisations and similar organisations
• Basic Corporate Membership package will be defined by ExCo and posted on the PTCMA website
• Differentiated (additional products) by identifying specific educational programmes agreed to by the Executive Comittee (ExCo)

2.1.4. EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP
• Persons, partnerships or bodies corporate carrying on business as pharmaceutical benefit management companies / MHC Companies
• Manufacturers or distributors of medicines, medical devices and other healthcare technologies
• Organisations or companies operating in the healthcare industry
• Medical Schemes, Employer Groups that operate Medical Schemes, Medical Scheme administrators, Health Management Organisations and similar organisations
• Basic Executive Membership package will be defined by ExCo

2.1.5. ADDITIONAL TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
Additional types of membership may be instituted by agreement and amendment to the constitution at a General Meeting of the PTCMA.

2.1.6. HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Honorary Life Membership of the PTCMA may be awarded, from time to time, to individuals who have contributed substantially to the existence /evolutionary process and progress of the PTCMA. The Executive Committee should make this decision of appointment unanimously.

2.2. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Application for membership shall be made on a prescribed form (online) as agreed and updated from time to time by the Executive Committee (hereafter called ExCo).
The type of membership applied for will depend on the current list of benefits as posted on the PTCMA website. Unique agreements may be set up for companies not based in the main regions as agreed to and updated by the ExCo.

2.3. MEMBERSHIP LIST
2.3.1. A list of all types of memberships as listed in point 2.1 of the constitution shall be kept by the Accounts Manager of the PTCMA management team.
2.3.2. This list will contain the details of contact person(s) from the membership company - one for Individual and Standard Members and three for Corporate and Executive Members – for the sake of continuation and optimal communication.
2.3.3. The list will be updated once a year with membership renewals.
2.3.4. The designated contact person(s) should notify the Accounts Manager by email of any changes.
2.3.5. Any notice dispatched by email to the address last registered with the PTCMA shall be deemed to have been duly served on the Member.

2.4. MEMBERSHIP DATABASE:
2.4.1. A database of the names, contact details and occupations of individuals from member companies shall be recorded and kept on the online PTCMA Portal according to POPI regulations.
2.4.2. Individuals can log onto the portal to update their own details.
2.4.3. A reminder to review personal information will be sent once a year.
2.4.4. Any communication dispatched by email to the address registered on the PTCMA Portal shall be deemed to have been duly delivered.

2.5. MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
2.5.1. Annual subscriptions shall be in accordance with the scale posted on the PTCMA website to be adjusted annually according to inflation effective from the 1st of January each year.
2.5.2. Notice of resignation from the PTCMA to be made by email 60 days before the end of the membership term.
2.5.3. Membership subscriptions shall be due on first day of the month following the end of the previous membership term.
2.5.4. The privileges of any Member whose subscriptions are not paid within 60 days of due date shall lapse automatically.
2.5.5. Where privileges or membership have lapsed, ExCo may affect full reinstatement of privileges and/or membership upon payment of all subscriptions due and any penalties, which may, at the discretion of the ExCo, be levied.
2.5.6. Newly enrolled Members’ subscription will start at the beginning of the month following the invoicing of membership – they will have access to the benefits within 3 workdays of invoicing.
2.5.7. There shall be no refund of subscriptions to Members resigning their membership.
2.5.8. Honorary Life Members shall not pay membership fees
2.5.9. All new Members will:
2.5.9.1. be encouraged to register on the PTCMA Portal in order to keep up to date with forthcoming events
2.5.9.2. be informed to read the Constitution on the website
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Scheduled Events

Please note that dates, topics and presenters are subject to change.

PHARMACEUTICAL & TECHNOLOGY CLINICAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION