| Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) | Hospice Africa Uganda, The Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care in Africa (IHPCA) |
| Country | Uganda |
| State | East Africa |
| City | Kampala |
| Address | Plot 130, Makindye Road, Makindye. P. O. Box 7757, Kampala. |
| The program leads an official or formal degree? | Yes |
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| Frequency | More than once per year |
| Length | 1 years |
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| Cost of full tuition and fees | Subsidized for selected applicants/regions |
| Director | Dr. Ekiria Kikule |
| Website | https://www.hospice-africa.org/education/ |
| Contact name | Dr. Nasur Buyinza |
| Phone | +256 704161129 |
| Learning objectives 1 | Students will gain extensive practical experience in assessing and managing pain, symptom management and providing psychosocial support. |
| Learning objectives 2 | Students will acquire skill in advocating within their communities, informing and educating colleagues about palliative care and conducting an approved research project. |
| Learning objectives 3 | Upon completion students will be able to offer holistic care, including the prescription of needed medications. |
| Description | The diploma in clinical palliative care is a one year full time course that provides clinical officers and nurses with the skill set needed to prescribe morphine and provide palliative care. This course combines theoretical course work with an intense field training. This course is key to educating experienced health workers in the field of palliative care that they become focal persons for the provision of this vital care in their communities. Admission requirements: Health professionals including Medical Clinical Officers, Clinical Ophthalmic Officers, Dental Officers, Psychiatry Clinical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Medical Officers, Registered Nurses/Midwives, registered Comprehensive Nurses and other related health science courses. |
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