Healthcare Courses

This course is changed to the ''Global Surgery & Obs-Gyn summer school'' please check the course website for further details! 

The Global Surgery & Obstetrics - Gynaecology summer course provides a unique overview of the topics Global Surgery, Gynaecology and Maternal care, with an emphasis on essential surgical care from a worldwide perspective. In one week time, a great variety of topics will be discussed in interactive lectures, case study discussions and small working group with experts in the field. The collaboration of both speakers and participants from all over the globe, provides the unique opportunity to connect and learn from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Throughout this course you will learn more about the latest knowledge in the area of childhood cancer. This course will give students the latest knowledge in state-of-the-art treatment, innovative (bio)medicine and patient centered care in childhood cancer. Students participating in this course on childhood cancer will receive training in a stimulating academic environment created by the interaction of committed pediatric oncologists, research-oriented physicians, and fellows.

This online introduction course is intended for students and recent graduates in physiotherapy and related fields interested in pain management, mental health and rehabilitation of hand injuries. The participant will be introduced to state-of-the-art knowledge and clinical reasoning skills. Lectures and seminars on these specialised fields alternate and we will use various interactive methods to encourage clinical reasoning.

For students interested in studying abroad this course provides an excellent preview of what we offer at the Institute of Human Movement Studies (UASU). It is a great opportunity to meet and cooperate with students in a professional and international context.  

This highly interactive workshop offers both advanced knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and the clinical research rules and regulations, including the latest European ones, as well as practical skills in the monitoring of clinical trials. After you finish this course, you will have an excellent basis to apply for a job in clinical research and to fulfil the roles of a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).

In this summer course you will work in interprofessional groups (e.g. medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy, speech-language therapy, social work). You will start from your own profession and knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of the problems of patients after a stroke. Afterwards, you will learn how to prepare and participate in interprofessional discussions and rounds. During the course you will enlarge your knowledge about stroke and other professions. For this we use the ICF-system (International classification of functioning, disability and health). Before the start of the Summer School there will be up to 60 hours of preparatory assignments.

Our aim is to provide you with the latest evidence, knowledge and skills in the area of depression management and suicide prevention. Both are highly prevalent worldwide but they can be prevented and treated with a multidisciplinary approach. In this summer school course we will address the holistic and evidence based modalities to prevent adverse incidents, foster harm reduction and increase the quality of life of patients and family having problems with mood disorders and/or self-destructive behaviour.