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:

Buffer Burnout: Compassion Training for Healthcare Providers

• Date: 1 - 22 Sep 2026
• Location: In person (UCT Health Sciences Campus)
• Time: 17h30 to 18h45

A 4-week compassion training programme designed for healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based tools to mitigate psychosocial stress and burnout.

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Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Workshop

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• Location: Cape Universities Body Imaging Centre (CUBIC)
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Workshop designed to benefit those interested in MRI, in a clinical & research environment.

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Case Management Workshop

• Date: 3-4 June 2026
• Location: Online
• Time: 08h30 to 16h00

This course is aimed at all personnel involved in case management in the healthcare industry.

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Certificate Course in Palliative Nursing

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• Location: Hybrid
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This course is open to all professional and enrolled nurses currently registered with the South African Nursing Council.

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Child Protection: an introduction

• Date: Always available / on demand
• Location: Online
• Time: Self-paced

This intro to child protection and child abuse discusses various forms of abuse and the role of medical professionals in identifying and managing child abuse of various kinds.

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Communication Skills for NITAGs

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

Self-Paced course teaching effective communication for NITAG members

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Community Based Inclusive Development Practice

• Date: 25 Aug to 13 Oct 2026
• Location: Online
• Time: 16h00 to 19h00

The short course CBID will be offered as an online course and runs for 9 weeks (including assessment period).

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Community Eye Health for Strengthened Public Health Services

• Date: 20 February 2026
• Location: Hybrid online and in person event
• Time: Self-paced

This online course provides an overview of the control of blindness and avoidable blindness principles.

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Comprehensive HIV Testing

• Date: 10 - 11 Sep 2026
• Location: Hybrid online and in person
• Time: 2 days

Comprehensive HIV Testing course designed to train health professionals and allied health professionals.

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CT for Nuclear Medicine Professionals

• Date: 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
• Location: Neuroscience Institute, GSH
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A practical 3-day course designed to strengthen CT knowledge for PET/CT and SPECT/CT practice.

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Current Aspects of Teaching and Learning in Health Science Education

• Date: 9 March 2026
• Location: Online
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Offers teaching staff the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, refine teaching, learning, assessment skills.

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Disability Studies in Education

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• Location: Online
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The course aims to empower educators to reflect critically on their own disability inclusive practices through dialogues within a community of inquiry.

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