Ebyenjigiriza & Okunoonyereza
Ekitongole ekivunaanyizibwa ku kujjanjaba abalwadde abayi n’okukkakkanya obulumi mu Afrika (IHPCA)
Ekitongole kya Hospice and Palliative Care mu Africa (IHPCA) kifo ekimanyiddwa eky’okukola obulungi mu kusomesa n’okutendeka obujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi okwetoloola Afrika yonna. Ettendekero lino lyatandikibwawo ekitongole kya Hospice Africa Uganda mu 1993, likola kinene nnyo mu kutuukiriza okwolesebwa kw’okujjanjaba abantu bonna abali mu bwetaavu mu ngeri ey’okukkakkanya obulumi mu Uganda yonna ne ku ssemazinga. Mu myaka amakumi asatu egiyise, IHPCA etendese abakugu mu by’obulamu abasoba mu 10,000.
IHPCA ekola emisomo egy’enjawulo egy’ekiseera ekiwanvu n’egy’ekiseera ekitono nga gigendereddwamu abasawo, ba nurse, abaserikale mu malwaliro, abakola ku nsonga z’abantu, abakulembeze b’eby’omwoyo, bannakyewa b’omukitundu, n’abakugu mu by’obulamu abakolagana nabo.
Enteekateeka zino mulimu:
- Master of Science mu by’obujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi
- Diguli mu Sayansi mu by’okujjanjaba abalwadde abayi
- Dipuloma mu by’obujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi
Enteekateeka zino ez’okusomesa zituusibwa nga bakolagana ne Yunivasite y’e Makerere. IHPCA era ekola emisomo egiwerako emimpi, egy’enjawulo okusobola okutuukiriza obwetaavu obweyongera obw’okumanya ku bujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi mu bitundu eby’enjawulo.
Mission ya IHPCA
Okusobozesa obujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi okwetoloola Afrika nga tutendeka abayizi n’abakugu mu by’obulamu, okuwagira okunoonyereza, n’okutumbula obujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi nga bayita mu bifo eby’obujjanjabi n’ebyenjigiriza.
Enteekateeka z’Okusoma
Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care mu Africa egaba diguli ya bachelor’s ne dipuloma bbiri ezigendereddwamu abakugu mu by’obulamu mu Afrika abeewaddeyo okukola ku by’okukkakkanya obulumi.
Diguli ya Masters of Science mu by’obujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi
Ebbanga: Emyaka 2
The Master’s Degree in palliative care is a two- year distance learning programme taught by the Institute and awarded by Makerere University. It is designed to train and develop specialists and leaders in clinical palliative care, research and education and create a critical mass of palliative care specialists in sub Saharan Africa which will facilitate the integration of palliative care into national health care systems and manage the integrated palliative care. The programme is open to health professionals with Bachelor’s degree in palliative care or any other health related degree. Health workers with Master’s degree and those with postgraduate diploma in palliative care can also enter the course.
Bachelors Of Science Mu Bujjanjabi Obukkakkanya Obulwadde
Ebbanga : Emyaka 3
The Bachelor of Science in palliative care is a three year distance learning programme open to clinical practitioners with an interest in palliative care. It is aimed at a diverse audience and attracts students from across Africa. This programme is offered by IHPCA in affiliation with Makerere University; IHPCA teaches this programme with Makerere University conferring the degree, upon successful completion of the course works. Applicants who hold Diploma in palliative care from any recognised Institution of Higher Learning can join the programme in year two.
Dipuloma mu by’obujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi
Ebbanga: Omwaka 1
This is a one- year programme undertaken by distance learning open to clinical practitioners with interest in palliative care which attracts students from across Africa. It is also offered by the Institute in affiliation with Makerere University. The Institute teaches the programme and the Diploma is conferred by Makerere University. Students who successfully complete this programme can join the degree programme in the second year.
Dipuloma Mu Clinical Palliative Care
Ebbanga: Omwaka 1
The diploma in clinical palliative care is a one year full time course or distance learning course that provides clinical officers, registered nurses and midwives with the skill set needed to legally prescribe morphine and deliver specialist palliative care. This course combines theoretical course work with intense field training. This course is key to educating experienced health workers in the field of palliative care that they become focal persons for the provision of this vital care in their communities.
Dipuloma ya diguli eyookubiri mu by’obujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi
Ebbanga: Omwaka 1
The postgraduate diploma in palliative care is a distance learning programme designed for health professionals with Bachelor’s Degree in Palliative Care or any allied health related discipline. The Health Professional should be working in or intending to work in the area of palliative Care or supportive Care. Health Care professionals with health related Master’s degree can also enrol on this programme. A student who completes the postgraduate diploma successfully can join the Masters Programme in the second year.
Emisomo Emimpi
Ku bakugu abaagala okwanjula ku bujjanjabi obw’okukkakkanya obulumi ekitongole kya Hospice and Palliative Care mu Afrika kiwa emisomo emimpi mingi.
Traditional Practitioners Course
Duration : 3 Days
A 3-day in-person course for traditional healers, recognising their role in community healthcare. The course introduces key palliative care principles and encourages collaboration and referral to formal health services when needed.
Spiritual Careers Course
Duration : 3 Days
A 3-day in-person programme for religious leaders, catechists, and volunteers. It emphasizes the spiritual and emotional needs of patients with serious illnesses, promoting compassionate care rooted in faith and community.
Community Volunteers
Duration : 5 Days
A 5-day in-person course designed for community volunteers working with patients. It offers basic nursing care skills and raises awareness about the holistic needs of patients with cancer and other life-limiting conditions.
Care for the Elderly
Duration : 6 Weeks
A 6-week blended learning programme, similar in structure to the Home Care course, focusing on the care of older adults. Open to all caregivers.
Home Care in the Community
Duration : 6 Weeks
A 6-week blended course combining weekly in-person sessions with online learning, plus a 1-week practical placement. Open to all caregivers, it equips participants with foundational knowledge and skills in home-based palliative care.
Palliative Care for Allied Professionals
Duration : 8 Weeks
An 8-week online course with a 1-week placement, tailored for non-clinical professionals such as lawyers, teachers, physiotherapists, counsellors, and social workers. The course introduces the basics of palliative care, communication, and clinical pharmacology, promoting a holistic and multidisciplinary approach.
Palliative Care for Health Professionals
Duration : 10 Weeks
A 10-week online course with a 1–2-week practical placement. Targeted at doctors, nurses, and clinical officers, it covers key topics in pain and symptom management, communication skills, and holistic care in low-resource settings.
Tukwasaganye
Bw’oba olina ekibuuzo kyonna ekikwata ku misomo egyo waggulu, tukusaba otuukirire ng’oyita ku bikwata ku bantu wammanga:
Email:
educ@hospice-africa.org ku mukutu gwa yintaneeti
Okwoogera eri:
Ploti 130, ku luguudo lwa Makindye, Makindye.
P. O. Bokisi 7757, Kampala