This is a short course that targets health care professionals who are practicing in the health care set-up. It seeks to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge in management of patients with Palliative Care needs due life-threatening diseases that they have as well are their families.

The participants will cover the following areas in broad.

  1. Principles and management of patients needing Palliative care.
  2. Ethical and legal aspects in Palliative care
  3. Management of psychosocial issues in Palliative care

Roles candidates are equipped for.

  1. Advocacy
  2. Teaching
  3. Basic training and patient care

Entry requirements

1.       Practicing health care workers and people working in departments dealing with life threatening.

2.       Fees ksh. 13,500