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Patient Referral and Interfacility Transfer Coordination

Improve the movement of patients between clinics, district hospitals and referral centres where broken referral chains cost lives and money. Participants design referral protocols, transfer readiness checklists and communication systems that fit long distances and uneven transport across Africa. The course focuses on safe, timely and well documented transfers.

What you will be able to do

  • Map referral pathways across levels of the health system.
  • Design clear referral criteria and protocols for common conditions.
  • Apply transfer readiness and stabilisation checklists.
  • Coordinate transport, escort and communication for transfers.
  • Standardise referral documentation and feedback loops.
  • Monitor referral timeliness and appropriateness.

Course outline

  1. 01Referral Systems Across Care Levels
  2. 02Referral Criteria and Protocols
  3. 03Transfer Readiness and Stabilisation
  4. 04Transport and Escort Coordination
  5. 05Communication and Pre Alert Systems
  6. 06Referral Documentation and Feedback
  7. 07Monitoring Referral Performance

Who should attend

This course suits clinic managers, referral coordinators, casualty leaders and district health managers responsible for patient transfers.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Kampala2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Cape Town2R10,000
21 to 22 Sep 2026Online2US$900
28 to 29 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Dubai2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Lagos2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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