Overview
Key facts
The aim of the Introduction to Palliative Care course offered by University of Cape Town is to provide basic training in palliative care to meet the recommendation of the 2014 World Health Assembly Resolution 67.19 and the South African Policy Framework and Strategy for Palliative Care.
Course content is presented using the following methods:
- PowerPoint slides and online facilitation sessions
- Essential reading – articles, book chapters or handout summary of core topics
- Videos relating to core concepts
- Communication skills tasks
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Principles of Palliative Care
- Ethical Principles in Palliative Care
- Communication skills in Palliative Care; Breaking Bad News and Building Hope
- Pain Assessment and Management
- Symptom Management
- Psychosocial aspects of palliative care; family support
- Culture, Spirituality and Sexuality
- Teamwork, Care of the Caregiver and Resilience
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Nursing Counselling Psychology View 5 other Short Courses in Nursing in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Healthcare professionals with a Degree or Diploma in their discipline
- Professional nurses may have a Diploma; other healthcare professionals should have a degree in social work or psychology.
Tuition Fee
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International
8500 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8500 ZAR for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
6500 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6500 ZAR for the full programme during 2 months.
- Participants from South Africa: R 6,500
- Participants from other parts of Africa: R 7,000
- International participants: R 8,500