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Overview
Key facts
The Palliative Care Training for the Oncologist in Africa course offered by University of Cape Town requires 48 hours of self-directed study (12 modules) over a period of 12 months plus 14 contact hours (12 local tutorials). In addition, there will be 6 case studies presented via webinars.
The South African Framework and Policy on Palliative Care in 2017 states that palliative care must be taught to all health care professionals working in areas with a high burden of palliative care thus this course is aimed at all specialist trainees and specialists who interact with cancer patients.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Principles of Palliative Medicine in Oncology
- Communication skills, Basic principles
- Communication skills: Breaking bad news and building hope
- Communication skills: Conversations around serious illness and care planning
- Communication skills: Managing conflict
- Symptom management: Pain
- Symptom management: Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Symptom management: Dyspnoea and delirium
- Symptom management: Constitutional and treatment related symptoms in Cancer
- End of Life Care
- The integration of Oncology and Palliative care to provide comprehensive care (spirituality, bereavement, and teamwork)
- Self Care
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Public Health View 11 other Short Courses in Public Health 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Registered with a health professional body as a medical doctor.
Tuition Fee
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International
2500 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 ZAR for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
2500 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 ZAR for the full programme during 12 months.
Course fees:
- Now only: UCT Registrars: No Fee
- External Registrars: R2,500
Living costs for Cape Town
9088 - 15529 ZAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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