Hospice Africa Uganda Diploma in Palliative Care

 i.     Diploma in Palliative Care

The diploma in palliative care is a one year distance learning diploma programme open to clinical practitioners with an interest in palliative care. It is aimed a diverse audience and attracts students from across Africa. This one pear program has been a highly successful effort to expand knowledge about palliative.
Key to this programme is for graduates to not only understand the clinical components of palliative care but to have the ability to train others, advocate within their communities and develop palliative care services where none currently exist.

1.    Programme Content
The diploma programme is a 12 month course with two semesters and a recess term. The majority of this time is spent in distance learning. Students use the internet to access materials, communicate with lecturers and submit assignments. However, there is six week compulsory residential session at the beginning of the first semester and an examination week at the end of each semester, which are administered at IHPCA.

2.    Admission Requirements
Diploma holders including Clinical Officers, Clinical Ophthalmic Officers, Clinical Dental Officers, Psychiatry Clinical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Medical Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Midwives, Comprehensive Nurses and other relevant and related health science diplomas are welcome to apply.

Applicants must:
•    Provide certified copies of required professional and academic qualifications.
•    Have a minimum of two years post professional qualification.
•    Possess a Uganda Certificate of Education O level or equivalent with at least five passes obtained at the same sitting.
•    Possess a Uganda Certificate of Education A level or equivalent with at least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting.
•    Provide two recommendations, one of which should be a current supervisor.
•    Be committed to palliative care for two years post graduation.
•    Provide a letter from employer stating agreement for a student to commence course. A four week study leave is required during the recess term for a clinical placement. During the two semesters it is suggested one to two days a month of study leave.

3.    Tuition
The diploma in palliative care one year course costs $5,400 per year and includes:
•    Registration
•    Tuition
•    Examination fees
•    Accommodation and meals during residential periods