Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care in Africa

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ABOUT US

We are the education arm of Hospice Africa Uganda. We focus on Palliative Care, accredited by the National Council for Higher Education in 2009 and affiliated to Makerere University since 2003.

We also provide special palliative care trainings for organizations and institutions interested in integrating palliative care into their programme. Interested organizations submit their Palliative care training requests to Hospice Africa Uganda through IHPCA.

eLEARNING

Our eLearning approach seeks to create a learning experience that amplifies your learning through the development of carefully identified outcomes under each course.

IHPCA's Learning Management System (LMS) has been optimized to give you an exciting user experience. Stay on target with deadlines with an improved Timeline on the Dashboard. Color-coded icons help identify the function of each activity and resource.

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WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL

eLearning Delivery

Our mode of delivery creates a learning experience that amplifies your learning through the development of carefully identified outcomes under each course.

Strong PaRtnerships

HAU/IHPCA have established strong partnerships with the Ministry of Health of Uganda, Makerere University, donors and stakeholders to realise their mission

Community Engagement

IHPCA actively contributes to HAU's community programs through capacity building.

STUDY PROGRAMS

Hospice and Palliative Care in Africa offers a bachelor’s degree and two diplomas addressed to African health professionals committed to palliative care.

DIPLOMA COURSES

BACHELORS COURSES

MASTERS COURSES

SHORT COURSES

For professionals interested in an introduction to palliative care the Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care in Africa offers numerous short courses. Click on each course for more information on regarding content and application.

Allied Professionals Course

This is a 5-day course for professionals working alongside health professionals, such as counsellors, social workers, occupational therapists, physio-therapists, teachers and lawyers.

Healthcare Professionals Course

This is a 5-day course for doctors, clinical officers, registered nurses/midwives, pharmacists and dispensers.

Community Volunteer Course

This is a 3 to 5-day course for volunteers within the community who are working closely with patients. It aims at empowering the trainees with knowledge and skills in nursing care.

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