The Faculty of Health Sciences is recognised for its commitment to academic excellence and its contribution to improving health outcomes through teaching, research and engagement. Guided by a vision of innovation, inclusivity and social responsiveness, and driven by a commitment to developing future leaders in healthcare, the faculty's short course units provide accessible, evidence-based learning opportunities that support professionals in responding to complex health challenges and making a meaningful impact in healthcare and society, both locally and globally. 

Short courses offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences:

Basic Anatomy and Physiology for Clinical Coding and Case Management

• Date: On demand
• Location: Online
• Time: Self-paced

This course is for non-clinically qualified Clinical Coders, Case Managers, Healthcare Managers; those desiring a career in Clinical Coding or Case Management.

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Basic Clinical Auditing

• Date: 1 July, 25 November 2026
• Location: Online
• Time: 08h30 to 16h00

This course is aimed at providers and funders of healthcare services; those responsible for conducting clinical coding audits, receiving and responding to clinical coding audit reports.

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Basic Counselling Skills

• Date: 6 Mar, 10 Apr, 5 Jun, 7 Aug, 2 Oct 2026
• Location: Neuroscience Institute, GSH
• Time: 09h00 to 16h00

This course stimulates growth in knowledge, self-awareness and skills development and aims to enhance participants’ ability to accurately empathize with their clients.

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Basic Epidemiology for NITAGs

• Date: On demand
• Location: Online
• Time: Self-paced

Self-Paced course covering key concepts essential for making informed, evidence-based decisions in vaccination policy and program management.

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Basic Focus Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography

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• Location: GSH
• Time: View course provider schedule

This course is aimed at doctors from all specialities requiring time-sensitive information regarding patient care.

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Basic HIV Counselling

• Date: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 19 Jun, 14 Aug & 16 Oct 2026
• Location: Hybrid online and in person event (Teams & GSH)
• Time: 09h00 to 15h30

This course stimulates growth in knowledge, self-awareness and skills development and aims to enhance participants’ ability to accurately empathize with their clients.

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Basic Immunology for NITAGs

• Date: On demand
• Location: Online
• Time: Self-paced

Self-Paced course to introduce NITAG members to basic Immunology.

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Basic Legal & Ethical Principles in Forensic Laboratory Mortuary Practice

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• Location: Online and In Person
• Time: 09h00 to 15h00

This course offers a framework for ethical and legal principles of routine forensic mortuary practice.

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Basic Training in Complete Current Procedural Terminology for SA

• Date: On demand
• Location: Online
• Time: Self-paced

This course is aimed at Clinical Coders and Case Managers; those seeking a career in Clinical Coding or Case Management.

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Basic Training in ICD-10 Coding

• Date: On demand
• Location: Online
• Time: Self-paced

This course is for non-clinically qualified Clinical Coders, Case Managers, Healthcare Managers; those desiring a career in Clinical Coding or Case Management.

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Basics of MRI

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• Location: Cape Universities Body Imaging Centre (CUBIC)
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This is a two-day MRI workshop specifically designed to benefit Radiographers and Radiologists.

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Behaviour Change in Healthcare Settings

• Date: 19 Aug, 16 Sept, 14 Oct, 18 Nov
• Location: Online or UCT Neuroscience Institute
• Time: 09h00 - 15h30

How behavioural science principles can be applied to health systems and community health practice.

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