Oncology Training for Social Workers

15 May to 26 May 2025 (Thursday evenings 6pm to 8 pm 2025

New Orientation Training for Social Workers in Oncology 

Transform Your Career in Oncology

Are you a social worker in a hospice, medical ward, oncology unit, or considering private practice in oncology and palliative care? Our Oncology Orientation Program is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate the unique challenges of oncology social work.

May 15 to 26 June 2025 2nd  Orientation Training for Social Workers in Oncology

 Transform Your Career in Oncology

Are you a social worker in a hospice, medical ward, oncology unit, or considering private practice in oncology and palliative care? Our Oncology Orientation Program is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate the unique challenges of oncology social work.

Course Details:

  • Duration: Seven weeks (Thursday evenings 6 pm to 8pm)
  • Course Fee: R2,800 (includes registration fee, course materials, and access to resources)
  • CPD Accreditation: Currently credited for 12.5 CPD granted for 2025 program

Training Dates for 2nd program of 2025:

  • May 15 to June 26 Thursday evenings 6 pm to 8pm

Course Topics:

  1. Understanding Cancer: An overview of cancer biology and treatment modalities.
  2. The Role of the Social Worker: Exploring responsibilities and scope within oncology care teams.
  3. Psychosocial Assessment: Unpacking distress in patients and understanding the impact on families.
  4.  Distress Management Assessment in Oncology Social Work (Oncology social works role in treating distress in oncology patient.

  5. Oncology social work interventions Discuss: (Building a relationship with ne cancer patients/Holding space / therapeutic models of individual counselling /Patient active model of wellness community5. Oncology social work interventions Discuss: (Building a relationship with ne cancer patients/Holding space / therapeutic models of individual counselling /Patient active model of wellness community

  6.  Understanding Patient-Centred Care /: Building sustainable hope/ Role of the MDT
  7. Ethical issues in oncology social work / Basics of OSW private practice / building resilience

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Course Topics:

https://lindagreeff.co.za/oncology-training-for-social-workers/

What to Expect: The program offers interactive sessions, combining theoretical insights with practical applications. Each session is supported by individual reading materials, access to an extensive literature repository via Google Drive, and a comprehensive resource list for further exploration. Hands-on learning focuses on building confidence in oncology social work practices. 

Course Goals:

  • Orient social workers to the fundamentals of oncology care.
  • Clarify the social worker’s role across the cancer care continuum.
  • Enhance skills in assessing and addressing psychosocial distress.
  • Empower social workers with knowledge and resources for impactful interventions.

Testimonials from Previous Participants:

Participants from the 1st training sessions from February to March 2025 . Thank you for your participation and feedback.

We will evolve this training together

Linday  Beukes

  • The facilitator provided were well-curated reading , offering in-depth insights into assessment tools, psychosocial challenges, and intervention strategies. They were resourceful in reinforcing session topics and provided practical guidance for application in real-world settings.

Abigail Haley

  • Was a lovely and simple overview for social workers to understand more about cancer, and the terminology and medical treatments that one will encounter and have a basic understanding of. Really helpful and insightful
  • I thought the manner in which all group participants were able to engage and share their thoughts and experiences today was really helpful to engagement and the learning process.
  • Reading and resources insightful and practical! Will be printing the Cancer Experience Map as a valuable tool to have on hand in sessions. The worksheet is also wonderful to have active on each case to ensure all needed areas are assessed to inform therapeutic and support process.
  • Wonderful session! I greatly appreciated the group discussion format and feel that my queries re assessment after last session have been well addressed.

Helene Smit

  • Wealth of information shared, including personal experience and the importance of practicing oncology social work with high standards and integrity.
  • Not only assessment theory was shared, but also invaluable practice application. Prompting by facilitator to illicit engagement from participants which led  to great perspectives being shared.
  • Linda has the ability to integrate the theory with the application thereof effortlessly. Greater learning happens because of this! Wealth of academic information (e.g. assessment scales), books and personal experience shared)
  • Plenty information shared! On industry, books, online resources, courses and South Arican forums.
  • Assessment is not merely a tick-box process, but part of the continuum of care. Your assessment and reports need to be rich with inferences drawn. An impeccable assessment proves your value as part of the clinical team. 

 Maritza Smit 

  • Was interesting and content was based on social work theory. Practical examples helped a lot to understand content.
  • Presenter is well equipped and has extensive knowledge of the subject.

Nomkhosi Qwabe

  • Linda shared generously about her knowledge in Oncology Social Work and the importance of staying informed through doing research .
  • In depth content was shared regarding the role of the Social Worker. The importance of building your relevant resource list in the community where you can refere your patients and their families, to build resilience for both patient and theirl loved ones. Also discussed the main role as helping to optimize the quality of life for the patient and reduce their stress levels.
  • Theory of how we prepare to engage with new a oncology patient, understanding your goal of reaching out, and what type of open ended questions etc information was shared accompanied with practical examples making it easier to understand and figuring out how I can begin applying information shared in my practice.

Payment details are :

 L Greeff Prac, Capitec Flexible Savings Account, number 1457122284.

Please email the proof of payment to info@lindagreeff.co.za please to secure your place.

To secure you place payment upon registration. For more information or assistance, please contact us through our info@lindagreeff.co.za

 

Let’s work together to build a network of skilled and compassionate oncology social workers who can provide exceptional care in a challenging field.