Full-time Home-Based Personal Care Worker

Format: full-time face-to-face theory, practical work and work skills placement
Duration: 12 months
Cost: R26 000.00 per person (50% deposit on acceptance, followed by 10 monthly installments of R1 300.00)

Full qualification NQF 3
Home-Based Personal Care Worker. NQF Level 3, SAQA ID 104792

Modules
5 Knowledge Modules,6 Practical Modules, 8 Workplace Experience Modules

Entry Requirement
Grade 12 schooling with English and Maths (Core or Lit)

Accreditation
QCTO accredited training and examination centre

Closing Date for Registration
31 January 2025. Minimum 15 up to a maximum of 20 participants per group.

Course Start Date
3 March 2025

Introduction to Palliative Care for Carers 5 Day Course 

Our 5-day course, scheduled on February 24-28, July 21-25, and September 08-12, 2025, is tailored to equip trained home-based carers, community workers, nursing assistants, with essential knowledge and skills in palliative care.

Closing Date for Application: One month before commencement of course.

The following topics will be covered:

1. Define and explain palliative care and palliative care for the older person.
2. Quality of life & patient /family centred care
3. Caregiver attributes, values and self-awareness
4. Teamwork and communication in palliative care
5. Legal and ethical issues in palliative care
6. Pain and symptom control
7. End of life care
8. Spiritual & culturally sensitive care
9. Loss, grief and bereavement
10. Self-care for the care worker
11. Palliative care in a variety of settings

Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals 5 Day Course

• Join us for our specialised 5-day course on March 24-28, and October 13-17, 2025, designed for medical officers, professional nurses, clinical nurse practitioners, and allied workers seeking to enhance their palliative care expertise.

Closing Date for Application: One month before commencement of course.
Cost per person R3500.00

• ON-LINE Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals

Weekly Contact Session: 10 Weeks
April 3,10,17,24
May 8,15,22,29
June 5,12

The following topics will be covered:

1. Define and explain palliative care, respite care & end of life care
2. Fundamentals & principles of palliative care
3. Identification of patients requiring palliative care
4. Caregiver attributes, values and self-awareness
5. Ethics in palliative care
6. Quality of life concept
7. Communication in palliative care
8. Pain and symptom management
9. Loss, grief and bereavement
10. Teams and care of the caregiver
11. Palliative care in a variety of settings
12. Cultural and spiritual sensitivity

1 Day Spiritual Palliative Care Workshop

Calling all spiritual leaders and counsellors! Join us on 19^th March 2025, and a second one on 20^th August 2025 for a transformative one-day workshop focusing on spiritual palliative care. Gain valuable insights and tools to provide holistic support during difficult times.

Closing dates for enrolment are 13^th March 2025 and 31^st July 2025 respectively.
Cost per person R450.00

Palliative Care Workshop for Carers and Volunteers

Are you a caregiver or family member looking after a loved one? Our one-day workshops on 13^th May 2025, and a second one on 21^ST October 2025 are designed just for you. Learn essential skills and strategies to enhance your caregiving journey and provide the best possible support.

Closing dates for enrolment are 30^th April 2025 and 30^th September 2025 respectively.
Cost per person R450.00