University of the Free State UFS Short Courses in Health Sciences
The Academy for Continuing Professional Development in Health Care, established in 2010, is dedicated to advancing the continuous educational growth of nurses and other health care professionals. Renowned for its high standards, the Academy offers accredited, competency-driven Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) designed to cultivate students into influential change-makers, community advocates, skilled practitioners, and distinguished scholars. Our vision commits to the progressive transformation of higher education, fostering a third revenue stream specifically allocated to enhance teaching, learning, and the development of scholarship.
Our student body comprises adult learners who often juggle family duties and work commitments alongside their academic endeavors, which may impact their educational success due to various socio-economic factors. The programmes we offer are meticulously crafted to provide targeted capacity-building and ongoing professional development, addressing the real-world demands these professionals face.
We invite you to explore our offerings in detail. Please peruse our informational booklet and visit the Kovsie Phahamisa page to discover the full spectrum of short courses we provide.
Annually, the Academy also presents a specialized course in simulation for health professions educators. To get an insight into this transformative experience, we encourage you to watch the introductory video available here.
