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.

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

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• 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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Science Communication and Power Relations in Global Health

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• Location: Online
• Time: 80 hours

This course aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively communicate scientific knowledge in the context of global health.

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Simulation Launchpad

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• Location: E51 UCT Clinical Skills Centre, OMB, Groote Schuur Hospital
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The course aims to provide participants with foundational knowledge about the unmet need for surgical healthcare globally.

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Trauma Informed Research Methodologies

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• Location: UCT Faculty of Health Sciences campus
• Time: 09h00 to 16h00

The course is aimed at researchers from a range of disciplines and professional settings who want to learn how to conduct original trauma-informed research.

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Trauma-Informed Practice

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• Location: UCT Faculty of Health Sciences campus
• Time: 09h00 to 16h00

This 1 week program designed to equip healthcare and social service professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address trauma effectively within the context of South African care systems.

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Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Course

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• Location: Groote Schuur Hospital
• Time: 08h00 to 13h00

This hands-on training program provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience in utilising ultrasound technology for precise and efficient vascular access.

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Understanding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Dialysis

• Date: 5 June 2025 to 7 August 2025
• Location: Online

This course is essential to deliver individualised quality care to complex patients affected by renal disease.

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A framework for Inclusive Teaching Practice

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• Location: Online
• Time: Self-paced

This 10-week course aims to help teachers and educators apply UDL principles in their teaching practice and curriculum development.

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Update on Infection Prevention and Control

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

This course will provide a theoretical summary and practical application for infection prevention and control.

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