| Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) | Makerere University , 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 | Once per year |
| Length | 1 years |
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| Cost of full tuition and fees | Same rate/cost for all |
| Director | Dr Ekiria Kikule |
| Website | https://www.hospice-africa.org/education/ |
| Contact name | Dr Nasur Buyinza |
| Phone | +256 702 878609 |
| Learning objectives 1 | To understand the clinical components of Palliative Care. |
| Learning objectives 2 | To have the ability to train others and advocate within their communities. |
| Learning objectives 3 | To develop palliative care services where none currently exist. |
| Description | The diploma in palliative care is a one year distance learning diploma programme open to clinical practitioners with an interest in palliative care. It targets a diverse audience and attracts students from across Africa. This one year program has been a highly successful effort to expand knowledge about palliative. It is accredited by Makerere University. The diploma programme is a one year course with two semesters and a recess term. There is a residential four week face-to-face session in Uganda at the beginning of the year, a four-week clinical placement in their respective countries within the year, and an examination week at the end of each semester. The remaining time is spent in distance learning where the students use an online platform (moodle) to access materials, communicate with lecturers and submit assignments. |
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