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Health Professions Education
This program aims to equip academic managers, doctors, nurse managers, and leaders with the essential academic governance skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and manage their organizations. This program will enhance decision-making, improve quality of care, promote efficient resource management, support leadership development, ensure regulatory compliance, and encourage continuous improvement.
Certification type: Competence
Mode of delivery: Hybrid
Pricing: R6500 .00
To be offered: 2024
Targeted population: Academic leaders, managers, lecturers
The purpose of this Short Learning Programme (SLP) is to provide learning, guidance, and assistance in a real-world environment, specifically targeting the enhancement of health educators through effective curriculum development. Support Academic institutions for a seamless transition and alignment to the Higher education framework. Curriculum program, prevalent in sectors such as nursing, medicine, education, and business, offer an excellent opportunity for students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, build essential skills, and learn from experienced practitioners. This SLP aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in Higher education Institutions by equipping educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to serve as effective educators, mentors, and role models. Ultimately, this ensures that educators are well-prepared to deliver high-quality patient care and address the evolving challenges
Certification type: Competence
Mode of delivery: Hybrid
Pricing: R 4700.00
When to be offered: 2024
Targeted population: Healthcare Professionals
Training on basic medical aid skills to students in the health sciences programs to become “Emergent First Aid Assistant”
Certification type: Competence
Mode of delivery: Hybrid
Pricing: R2000 .00
When to be offered: 2024
Targeted: First year health sciences students but with intentions to expand to other interested groups of students and workers (in or out the institution).
To empower health professional educators from Lilitha Nursing College and the Emergency Medical Services College with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to implement cutting-edge teaching methods and effective online education.
This programme aims to enhance the quality of healthcare education by fostering innovative and inclusive pedagogical practices, thereby ensuring that educators can deliver engaging, accessible, and impactful learning experiences. By aligning with the strategic goals of the Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDoH), this SLP seeks to contribute to the development of a proficient and forward-thinking educational workforce that can meet the evolving demands of the healthcare sector and improving health outcomes in the Eastern Cape.
Certification type: Competence
Mode of delivery: Hybrid
Pricing: R 4500.00
When to be offered: 2024
Targeted population: Healthcare Professionals