The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Health is the official continuing education programme for the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences. The CEU offers short courses, seminars and workshops primarily for the Continuing Professional Development of healthcare professionals. Our aim is to continually introduce new courses that will cover relevant and topical issues in the medical and health sciences field.

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Health Contact Details:

Phone: (+27) 21 650 5246 / 1469
Email: ce.administration@uct.ac.za

Short courses offered by Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Health.

Introduction to Palliative Care

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• Location: Online
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This course is aimed at healthcare and counselling professionals working with patients (and their families) living with life-limiting and life-threatening illness.

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Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods

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• Location: UCT Faculty of Health Sciences campus
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This short course aims to provide insight into these questions through a practical introduction to qualitative research through a series of presentations and practical tutorials.

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Introduction to using NVivo for Qualitative Data Analysis & Management

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• Location: UCT Faculty of Health Sciences (Computer Lab)
• Time: 09h00 to 16h00

This hands-on course is intended for all researchers who want an introduction to NVivo14 software.

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Introductory Course in Laboratory Animal Science

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

This specialised course is aimed at persons who perform procedures on, care for, or euthanase animals for scientific purposes.

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Management of Skin Disorders in Primary Care

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• Location: Groote Schuur Hospital
• Time: 08h00 to 16h00

This 6-week course covers the diagnosis, treatment and correct management of common skin conditions.

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Medical Practitioner Billing

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

This short course is aimed at Private Sector healthcare professionals, their employees and Public Sector healthcare employees should the RPL become a standard in the Public Sector.

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Palliative Care Training for the Oncologist in Africa

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• Location: e-learning course with contact sessions
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This short course will equip healthcare and counselling professionals to effectively and compassionately communicate with cancer patients and families along the continuum of cancer care.

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PhD Preparedness Course

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• Location: Online
• Time: 6-8 hours per week

The aim of the course is to help students bridge the gap between a Masters' degree and a PhD.

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Prescribed Minimum Benefits

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

This short course is aimed at funders and providers of healthcare and employee groups; those delivering PMBs, billing for PMBs and assessing PMB claims.

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Professionalizing Disability Inclusive Practice

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• Location: Online
• Time: Self-paced

This course aims to develop levels of understanding and increase levels of consciousness about disability inclusion.

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Providing Healthcare for Children with Long Term and Disabling Conditions

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• Location: Online
• Time: Self-paced

This course introduces the principles and practice of the care of children who have long term and disabling conditions.

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Psychological First Aid

• Date: 26 April 2026
• Location: Hybrid online and in person event
• Time: 09:00 - 16:00

Psychological first aid (PFA) is a simple yet powerful way of helping someone in distress.

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