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CPD Survival PackBundle with 5 courses (8 CPD Points) Preventing Burnout in HCPs, Managing Chronic Pain, Hypertensive Crisis, Ethical Considerations in Telemedicine, Handling Difficult Patients→
Cancer Pain: Assessing, Managing, and Understanding Total PainLearn to assess and manage cancer-related pain using the Total Pain framework to support holistic, person-centred and compassionate care. This course is brought to you by PALPRAC.→
Cancer-Related Neuropathic Pain: Identification, Assessment and Comprehensive ManagementThis course teaches healthcare professionals how to recognise, assess and comprehensively manage cancer-related neuropathic pain using practical treatment strategies aimed at improving patients' daily function and quality of life.→
Cause of Death ReportingA self-paced online course (~5 hours) that equips healthcare professionals to accurately certify causes of death, strengthening public health data and decision-making. HPCSA-accredited with 3 Clinical and 2 Ethics CPD points.→
Clinical Communication SkillsClinical Communication Skills is a CPD-accredited course designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential tools to build stronger patient relationships and achieve better healthcare outcomes through effective communication.→
Clinical Management of Cardio and Common Vascular DiseaseA comprehensive 30-hour online course on the Clinical Management of Cardio and Common Vascular Disease, designed for healthcare professionals in South Africa. The course covers diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors across six in-depth modules, accredited for 30 CPD points with the HPCSA.→
Clinical Management of HIV/AIDSThis comprehensive short course equips healthcare professionals with up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge for managing HIV/AIDS. Covering epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care strategies including antiretroviral therapy, opportunistic infections, HIV in children and adolescents, nutritional considerations, PrEP, and PEP, the course empowers practitioners to optimize patient outcomes and contribute to the 90-90-90 targets. Accredited for 30 clinical CPD points with the HPCSA.→
Clinical Management of Mental HealthA comprehensive 30-hour online short course on the Clinical Management of Mental Health, developed by the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD). The course addresses the global burden of mental illness, covering psychiatric assessment, common mental health disorders, substance abuse, psychiatric emergencies, and current therapeutic approaches. Accredited for 30 CPD points with the HPCSA, it is designed for South African medical doctors and healthcare practitioners seeking to enhance their mental health expertise.→
Clinical Management of Paediatric HIV/AIDSA 30-hour course designed for nurses, clinical associates, and allied workers to develop skills in managing paediatric HIV/AIDS care, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa where 89% of new infections occur.→
Clinical Management of Paediatric TuberculosisA comprehensive course designed to strengthen healthcare professionals' capacity to effectively diagnose, treat, and prevent tuberculosis in children, covering epidemiology, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB in paediatric populations including HIV co-infection and drug-resistant TB.→
Clinical Management of Respiratory DiseaseThis online short course equips healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills for the effective diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, and COVID-19. Comprising approximately 30 notional learning hours, the course covers clinical management across three key modules with assessment through module-based quizzes.→
Clinical Management of RheumatologyA 30-hour online short course on the clinical management of rheumatology, accredited for 30 HPCSA CPD points. The course equips general practitioners and medical officers with essential skills for diagnosing and managing rheumatological conditions prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, including gout, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma.→
Clinical Management of Sexually Transmitted InfectionsThis 30-hour online short course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs) using the syndromic management approach. Accredited for 30 CPD points with the HPCSA, it is particularly relevant for clinicians in South Africa where high HIV prevalence increases STI risks.→
Clinical Management of TuberculosisA comprehensive 24-hour online short course on the clinical management of tuberculosis in South Africa, covering TB transmission, pathogenesis, diagnostics, treatment strategies, drug-resistant TB, TB-HIV co-infection, and TB in children. Accredited for 25 CPD points (Clinical) with the HPCSA.→
Combatting Antibiotic Overuse in South AfricaA MicroCPD course designed to equip healthcare professionals in South Africa with the knowledge and tools to address antibiotic overuse and antimicrobial resistance, covering key drivers of misuse, public health impacts, and strategies for responsible prescribing.→
Common Legal Pitfalls in PrescribingThis MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to navigate common legal pitfalls in prescribing, covering off-label use, poor documentation, polypharmacy, repeat prescription errors, informed consent, professional accountability, and regulatory responsibilities under South African legal and ethical frameworks.→
Communication Breakdowns And Medication AdherenceThis course explores the critical link between communication and medication adherence, highlighting the pharmacist's role in improving patient outcomes. Participants will learn to identify communication breakdowns, assess the impact of health literacy, and apply proactive counselling strategies to enhance adherence and prevent medication-related complications.→
Communication Skills for Patient-Centred CareThis MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals with essential communication skills to enhance patient-centred care, covering verbal and non-verbal techniques, rapport building, trust, and shared decision-making principles.→
Confidentiality in Adolescent Healthcare: Ethical and Legal ConsiderationsThis MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to navigate confidentiality challenges in adolescent healthcare, covering ethical principles, legal frameworks, and culturally sensitive approaches that affect medical decision-making.→
Conflict of Interest in Pharmaceutical RelationsThis MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals with the tools to recognise, manage, and respond to conflicts of interest in pharmaceutical interactions, promoting transparency, ethical leadership, and accountability in clinical practice.→
Contraception and Fertility PlanningThis course empowers nurses to provide family planning services aligned with South African guidelines, addressing barriers to contraception and improving health outcomes. It covers modern contraceptive methods, counseling, and practical skills like Implanon and IUCD insertions to reduce unintended pregnancies, maternal risks, unsafe abortions, and HIV transmission.→
Cultural Competence in Healthcare DeliveryThis MicroCPD empowers healthcare professionals to enhance their cultural competence, a critical skill in delivering equitable and patient-centred care. Participants will explore key concepts of cultural competence, learn to identify and address cultural barriers, and implement practical strategies for fostering inclusivity in healthcare delivery.→
Cybersecurity for Healthcare ProfessionalsCybersecurity for Healthcare Professionals is a CPD-accredited course designed to help healthcare providers understand and manage digital risks in clinical environments. It covers common cyber threats, patient data protection, safe use of clinical systems, and real-world scenarios affecting patient safety, privacy, and professional accountability—all without requiring a technical background.→