Oncology Training for Social Workers

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.

Course Details:

  • Duration: Seven weeks (Tuesdays, 2 PM to 4 PM)
  • Course Fee: R2,800 (includes registration fee, course materials, and access to resources)
  • CPD Accreditation: Currently credited for 9 CPD points (Pending approval for additional CPD points for 2025—updates will be provided).

Training Dates in 2025:

  • February 4 to March 11
  • May 3 to June 17
  • August 4 to September 23
  • October 2 to November 11

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.
  1. Distress Management Assessment in Oncology Social Work

And the oncology social works  role in treating  distress in oncology patient.

  1. Oncology social work interventions Discuss :
  • Building a relationship with ne cancer patients
  • Holding space
  • Tother therapeutic models of individual counselling
  • Patient active model of wellness community
  1. Understanding Patient-Centred Care /: Building and Sustaining Reasonable Hope/

Collaborating with Multidisciplinary Teams:

  1. In this session the following will be disused :  Building resilience as an oncology social worker /Meaning making as a goal of al oncology social work interventions. /Brief notes on building oncology social work private practice /Critical ethical issues an OSW has to manage.

For more details on the training program and feedback from previous participants, please visit: 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:

  • Zinzi Ann Damens: “This session offered an excellent introduction to identifying distress triggers in cancer patients, providing valuable insight into their thought processes. It emphasized the complexity of anxiety tied to their diagnosis and the importance of continuous assessment in counselling. The content built seamlessly on previous sessions and normalized death as part of life, equipping us with practical tools to support patients and families during sensitive times.”
  • Linda Kellett: “I found this session clear and practical, offering tools I can apply in my work with patients. Being new to this field, I appreciated Linda’s emphasis on evidence-based practice and the encouragement to deepen my knowledge through reading and research.”
  • Catherine Caples: “Session five was incredibly informative and thought-provoking, covering therapeutic interventions, trust-building, and core skills like empathy, authenticity, and active listening. Linda’s resource materials are invaluable, and her guidance on patient empowerment is a crucial takeaway. This course has been enlightening, packed with practical information and wisdom from experience.”

Why Join This Program? This course is not just about education; it’s about empowerment. Whether you are currently working in oncology or looking to expand your practice, this program provides the foundation to make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.

Register Today: Spaces are limited! Secure your spot in this transformative learning experience. To register, please complete the Training and Coaching Social Worker Contract Form – Linda Greeff

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.

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