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:

Forensic Photography

• Date: 2 September 2026
• Location: Hybrid online and in person
• Time: 08h00 - 17h00

This comprehensive course provides theory and practical training in forensic Photography.

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Fundamentals of Behaviour Change

• Date: 2 Sept, 7 Oct, 4 Nov 2026
• Location: Online
• Time: 09h00 - 15h30

This short course introduces professionals to the foundational principles of behaviour change.

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Fundamentals of Emergency Care

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• Location: GFH
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This course revises some of the important fundamental topics and principles required for anyone working in emergency centres or even dealing with occasional emergency presentations.

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Global Surgery Foundations

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• Location: SSISA, Newlands
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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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Hospital Coding and Billing

• Date: 19 May, 7 Jul, 29 Sep 2026
• Location: Online
• Time: 08h30 to 16h00

This course is aimed at management, case managers, credit controllers, auditors and billing and pre-authorisation clerks working in a hospital environment.

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Innovative Teaching Using Technology @UCT

• Date: 25 July - 29 August 2025
• Location: Hybrid online and in person event
• Time: Friday 13.00-15.00

Learn to integrate tech into teaching with confidence—designed for educators new to digital learning tools.

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Intermediate Training in Complete Current Procedural Terminology for South Africa

• Date: 23 - 24 April 2026
• Location: Online
• Time: 08h30 to 16h00

A two day of lectures and a 6-week distance learning assignment course aimed at Clinical Coders and Case Managers.

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Intermediate Training in ICD-10 Coding

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• Location: Online
• Time: 08h30 to 16h00

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

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Introduction to Basic ICD-11

• Date: 13 August 2026
• Location: Online
• Time: 08h30 to 16h00

The transition from ICD-10 to ICD-11 represents the most significant evolution in global morbidity and mortality classification systems in over two decades.

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Introduction to Death Scene Investigations & Fingerprinting

• Date: 3 September 2026
• Location: Hybrid online and in person
• Time: 08h00 - 16h00

This comprehensive course provides theory and practical training in death scene investigation.

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Introduction to Diagnoses Related Groups

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• Location: Online
• Time: 08h30 to 16h00

This course is aimed at providers and funders of healthcare; those responsible for cost and quality control, tariff negotiations, Hospital CEO's, Finance Officers, Clinical Managers.

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Introduction to Health Care for Adolescents

• Date: 17 - 19 August 2026
• Location: Online
• Time: 08h30 to 17h00

This course aims to contextualise the Adolescent within society and the health system. It provides practical approaches to caring for Adolescent patients in General as well as those with other important health issues.

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