During this course, attendees will increase their own understanding of the world of children with regards to their developmental needs, and they will be encouraged to reflect critically on the spiritual experience of children with regards to illness, pain, and suffering. The impact of illness, hospitalisation and healthcare encounters on the child and family will be discussed, including children living with disabilities, chronic illness, life-threatening conditions such as HIV/AIDS and cancer, as well as the dying child. A discussion on the hospital environment will enable attendees to establish safe and effective visitation programmes for children. Attendees will also gain a better understanding of the rights of children in healthcare as well as relevant aspects of the Children’s Act.
Course Details
What you will learn
- Understanding Children's Developmental Needs: Explore children's developmental needs and their spiritual experiences related to illness, pain, and suffering
- Impact of Illness: Discuss the effects of illness, hospitalization, and healthcare encounters on children and their families
- Special Cases: Examine conditions such as disabilities, chronic illnesses, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and the experiences of the dying child
- Hospital Environment: Learn to establish safe and effective visitation programs for children in hospital settings
- Children’s Rights: Gain insight into children's rights in healthcare, including aspects of the Children’s Act.
University of Pretoria Certificate
As an extension to the course, delegates have the option to do an additional assignment, which will be sent to the University of Pretoria for accreditation. The details of the certificate are discussed during the course. Please note that certificates are issued only once a year by the University of Pretoria. The UP certificate for any courses completed during 2025, will be issued in 2026 by the University.
Registration Process
1. Download and complete the registration form.You can either download and print the form, then fill it out by hand, or- complete the form online by filling out the fillable PDF.
2. Email your completed form to friend@hospivision.org.za.If you are applying for a scholarship, please include your scholarship application form along with the registration form.
3. Once your registration has been reviewed and approved, an invoice will be sent to the email address you provided. (Make payment using the invoice number as reference. This helps ensure your registration is processed smoothly. You can also send proof of payment to finance@hospivision.org.za if you wish.)
4. After payment is confirmed, all study materials will be sent to the same email address.
Please ensure you take note of the course dates you registered for.
Scholarship
If you are applying for a scholarship, please remember to include your completed scholarship application form along with your registration form. Incomplete applications may delay the process.
Please note: Scholarships do not include the UP-Enterprises certificate fee. This optional certificate can be paid for separately after successful completion and submission of the required assignment
Scholarships for this conference are made possible through the generous support of:
- Diaconia, and
- Grant 63219 from the John Templeton Foundation
We are grateful for their commitment to ensuring broader access to spiritual support and care in healthcare!
