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HIV Testing ServicesThis course provides comprehensive training on HIV testing services, covering various testing methods, counseling, confidentiality, support, and the ethical, cultural, and legal aspects of HIV testing. It also updates learners on the latest HIV testing technologies.→
HIV in the WorkplaceAn 8-hour course examining the impact of HIV/AIDS on South African workplaces, covering policy development, legal frameworks, prevention strategies, and creating supportive, non-discriminatory work environments.→
Handling Difficult Patients and SituationsA MicroCPD course designed to equip healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based strategies for managing difficult patient encounters, including de-escalation techniques, effective communication, conflict resolution, ethical considerations, and self-care strategies.→
Health EconomicsThis course explores healthcare organization, financing, and decision-making, linking health and socio-economic development. Topics include healthcare financing, economic evaluation, and health system efficiency. Accredited by HPCSA for 30 CPD points, assessments are via multiple-choice quizzes.→
Health Information ManagementMaster clinical coding, claims processing, and patient record-keeping while ensuring confidentiality and data security. This HPCSA-accredited online course takes approximately 5 hours and includes a final quiz to assess learning. Earn 3 General CPD points and 2 Ethics CPD points as you enhance your technical and ethical competencies.→
How to Manage Mental Health EmergenciesA short course designed to equip primary care healthcare providers with essential skills to recognize and manage mental health emergencies, including aggression, suicidal risk assessment, and psychiatric emergencies such as catatonia and drug adverse effects.→
Human Trafficking and Healthcare: Recognising and Responding to VictimsThis MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to recognise, assess, and respond to victims of human trafficking within clinical settings, covering red flags, communication barriers, legal obligations, and multidisciplinary referral pathways.→
Hypertension And Antihypertensive MedicationsThis course provides pharmacists with a comprehensive overview of hypertension management, covering definition, measurement, risk factors, symptoms, complications, and both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment approaches, including common antihypertensive medications and their mechanisms of action.→
Hypertension Essentials: Diagnosis, Management, and PreventionA concise yet comprehensive online short course covering the diagnosis, management, and prevention of hypertension, designed for South African healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their clinical understanding of this prevalent chronic condition. Worth 6 Clinical CPD points upon successful completion.→
Hypertensive Crisis: Management and PreventionA MicroCPD course providing healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical approaches to recognise, assess, and manage hypertensive crises, including differentiating between hypertensive urgency and emergency, implementing evidence-based management strategies, and educating patients on lifestyle modifications to prevent recurrence.→
ICD-10 Coding for Healthcare ProfessionalsThis course teaches healthcare professionals the fundamentals of ICD-10 coding to improve patient care, data quality, and healthcare management. It covers the principles and application of ICD-10 classification in clinical and administrative settings.→
ICH GCP E6 (R3) Supplementary TrainingA supplementary ICH GCP E6 (R3) training course designed for professionals who already hold a valid E6 (R2) certification. This course covers the newly adopted R3 guidelines integrated into official regulatory frameworks including FDA, EMA, and PMDA, explaining what has changed, why it matters, and how to apply the updates in practice.→
Improving Blood Glucose Levels with Nutrition & LifestyleAn evidence-based course on improving blood glucose levels through targeted dietary and lifestyle interventions, covering glycemic index, resistant starch, fiber, food combinations, cooking methods, and post-meal activity to support glycemic control.→
Infection Control in the Healthcare EnvironmentThis 30-hour online short course by the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) equips healthcare workers with essential knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control (IPC) within healthcare environments. Covering microorganisms, the chain of infection, standard precautions, waste management, and environmental controls, the course aims to reduce hospital-acquired infections, antimicrobial resistance, and improve patient safety and health outcomes.→
Infection Prevention Control in Healthcare FacilitiesA 27-hour accredited Infection Prevention and Control course designed for healthcare workers, covering the prevention and control of infections in healthcare facilities, including hospital-acquired infections and antimicrobial resistance. Accredited for 27 CPD points with the HPCSA.→
Infection Prevention and Control for HealthcareThis course addresses health care-associated infections (HAIs) and their significant impact on public health, particularly in low to middle-income countries like South Africa. It equips healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes to combat HAIs and antimicrobial resistance.→
InsomniaThis Insomnia course provides pharmacists with a comprehensive understanding of sleep disorders, focusing on the definition, types, and potential causes of insomnia. It covers pharmacological treatments and emphasises the pharmacist's essential role in advising on sleep hygiene and supporting management.→
Insomnia Essentials: Sleep Health & Insomnia ManagementA 6-hour CPD-accredited course covering the science of healthy sleep, DSM-5 insomnia criteria, causes and risk factors specific to South Africa, and evidence-based management strategies including CBT-I, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, and validated assessment tools.→
Insurance Medicine Short CourseA comprehensive course designed for general practitioners to understand insurance medicine, covering practical and ethical roles and responsibilities involved in the field, brought to you by Old Mutual.→
Integrated Adherence Counselling in the Healthcare SettingA 30-hour accredited course designed for healthcare professionals to enhance skills in patient communication, chronic disease management, and integrated adherence counselling covering HIV, TB, and non-communicable diseases.→
Integrated Management of Sexual and Gender Based ViolenceThis online course provides healthcare professionals with essential skills to manage Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases using a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach. Covering medical, forensic, legal, and psychosocial aspects across 7 modules, it is HPCSA-accredited for 5 CPD points and can be completed in approximately 5 hours.→
Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Menopause CareA short course exploring how Lifestyle Medicine provides a practical, evidence-based framework for supporting women through the menopause transition and beyond, covering nutrition, physical activity, and sleep strategies for symptom management and long-term health optimisation.→
Interpreting Laboratory Results AccuratelyAn accredited MicroCPD course that equips healthcare professionals with essential skills to accurately interpret laboratory results across haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and endocrinology, minimising diagnostic errors and improving patient care.→
Introduction to BiostatisticsThis course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of statistical analysis, equipping learners with the skills to interpret, evaluate, and communicate data-driven insights from medical, biological and public health studies effectively.→
Introduction to EpidemiologyA 30-hour online short course providing a foundational understanding of key epidemiological principles and methods used to study health and disease in populations, designed for South African healthcare professionals seeking to interpret epidemiological data and critically evaluate study designs.→
Introduction to Palliative CareA short course for professional nurses covering palliative care principles, ethical considerations, communication, holistic assessment, pain management, and addressing physical symptoms for comprehensive end-of-life care. Accredited for 5 CPD points.→
Iodine and Selenium for Women of Childbearing AgeThis course covers the critical roles of iodine and selenium in supporting thyroid function during pregnancy and lactation, addressing deficiency risks, the impact of dietary changes, and how supplementation can optimise maternal and infant health outcomes.→
Iron Deficiency MasterclassA comprehensive masterclass on iron deficiency covering iron metabolism, diagnosis, prevention, treatment options, and the clinical relevance of iron in women's health, cardiology, and emergency medicine, taught by Prof. Vernon J Louw.→
Law and Ethics for NursesA 10-hour course designed for nurses to enhance their understanding of legal and ethical standards within South Africa's healthcare legislation, empowering them to deliver safe, professional, and ethically sound care.→
Leprosy Still Exists: Spot It, Treat It, Stop ItA short course designed for South African nurses and clinic workers to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of leprosy, helping to remove stigma and prevent disability through timely medical care.→
Long COVID: Management and Rehabilitation StrategiesThis MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals with an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to managing patients with long COVID, covering clinical features, diagnostic tools, organ-specific complications, and rehabilitation strategies for prolonged post-acute COVID-19 symptoms.→
MDT Matters: What makes Teamwork Work? On-Demand WebinarAn on-demand PalliCHAT webinar exploring what truly makes multidisciplinary teamwork effective in palliative care, focusing on communication, collaboration, and coordinated support. Accredited for 1 CPD point and brought to you by PALPRAC.→
Management of Cystic FibrosisThis course provides pharmacists and healthcare providers with comprehensive knowledge on the management of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare genetic disorder primarily affecting the lungs and other organs. It covers medication management, adherence strategies, and overall patient care for individuals living with CF.→
Management of Diabetic KetoacidosisA course for healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists, on the early detection, referral, and management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening acute metabolic complication of diabetes resulting from insulin deficiency.→
Management of Infertility SOPManagement of Infertility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) course developed by Unjani, providing clinical guidance on the management of infertility.→
Management of Polymyalgia RheumaticaThis course covers Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), an inflammatory condition causing pain and stiffness in the shoulders, neck, and hips, primarily affecting individuals over 50. It equips healthcare professionals with knowledge about PMR's symptoms, diagnostic criteria, treatment strategies including corticosteroid therapy, and its association with giant cell arteritis.→
Management of Type 2 Diabetes for NursesA comprehensive nursing course on the management of Type 2 Diabetes, designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and practical skills required to navigate the complexities of diabetes care as the global prevalence of diabetes continues to rise.→
Managing Allergic Reactions in Emergency CareThis MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals with essential skills to rapidly identify, assess, and manage allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylaxis. It covers evidence-based emergency interventions, epinephrine administration, airway management, biphasic reactions, refractory anaphylaxis, and special population considerations.→
Managing Chronic Pain In Older AdultsThis course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage chronic pain effectively in older adults, addressing the unique challenges associated with aging populations including physical, emotional, and social impacts of chronic pain.→
Managing Chronic Pain in Clinical PracticeThis MicroCPD course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies to effectively manage chronic pain in diverse clinical settings, covering classification, pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based multimodal treatment strategies.→
Managing Delirium and Terminal Restlessness at the End-of-LifeA practical course on recognising, assessing and managing delirium and terminal restlessness to reduce distress and improve comfort at the end of life, brought to you by PALPRAC.→
Mastering Telemedicine Support: Essential Training for Support TeamsA short course designed for telemedicine support staff to gain essential skills in coordinating appointments, managing patient records, and guiding patients through telemedicine in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.→
Medical ProfessionalismMedical Professionalism is an 8 CPD-point course exploring the ethical, civic, and professional responsibilities of doctors in today's healthcare landscape. Grounded in global best practices, it covers altruism, self-regulation, civic engagement, and maintaining competence.→
Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Allied Healthcare ProfessionalsA 10-hour online course designed to build a solid foundation in human anatomy and medical terminology for allied healthcare professionals. Covering 12 modules, the course teaches learners to identify body systems, anatomical positions, movements, and regions, providing essential knowledge for anyone entering or working in the allied health field.→
Menopausal Hormone TherapyThis course provides an improved understanding of the risks and benefits, contraindications, timing, and delivery methods of menopausal hormone therapy, empowering women to make informed decisions about their health.→
Mental Health Essentials: ADHD in ChildrenMental Health Essentials: ADHD in Children is a 5-hour CPD-accredited course providing a practical, evidence-based overview of ADHD in young people, covering symptom clusters, diagnostic criteria, neurobiology, comorbidities, and treatment options.→
Mental Health Toolkit: Aggressive and Disruptive BehaviourThis module from the Mental Health Toolkit focuses on managing aggressive and disruptive behaviour in primary care settings. It is designed for primary care clinicians seeking advanced knowledge and practical skills in mental health care, accredited for 2 CPD points with the HPCSA.→
Mental Health Toolkit: Anxiety Disorders in Primary CareThis module from the Mental Health Toolkit series focuses on anxiety disorders in primary care, equipping primary care clinicians with advanced knowledge and practical skills to recognise and manage anxiety disorders within their practice settings.→
Mental Health Toolkit: Bipolar Mood DisordersThis module from the Mental Health Toolkit series focuses on Bipolar Mood Disorders, equipping primary care clinicians with the knowledge and practical skills to recognise and manage bipolar mood disorders in the primary care setting. Accredited for 2 CPD points with the HPCSA.→
Mental Health Toolkit: Delirium Recognition and Acute ManagementThis module from the Mental Health Toolkit focuses on delirium recognition and acute management in primary care settings. It is designed for primary care clinicians seeking to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills in identifying and managing delirium, accredited for 2 CPD points with the HPCSA.→