Practical Introduction to Diabetes for Peer Educators

NOTICE: This course has been postponed to 2021. We will communicate the new dates once the course has been scheduled.

Date: Postponed to 2021
Venue: Groote Schuur Hospital 
Time: 08h30 to 16h00

Course fee is R 2 000 per person

This 4-day course is designed to equip non-medical healthcare providers with essential knowledge and skills in diabetes care.  These skills will be transferrable to those affected with diabetes and will empower individuals to effectively manage their condition. 

The course is presented by the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetic Medicine and CDIA (Chronic Diseases Initiative in Africa). The programme consists of a series of lectures; interactive contact sessions, practical demonstrations and an assessment.

Who should attend?
Health care providers such as Health Promoters, Community Healthcare Workers and others 

Course content:
Module 1: Understanding what diabetes is about
Module 2: Diabetes management through lifestyle and various therapies
Module 3: Complications of diabetes 
Module 4: Diabetes and co-morbidities
Module 5: Diabetes in special situations

View the full course programme

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who attended 90% and passed assessment.

For more information or to register email ce.administration@uct.ac.za. 

Only participants registered for the course will be eligible to attend.