University Courses, Continuing Education & Training

The Faculty of Medicine at Sigmund Freud Private University Vienna offers continuing education and training courses, including university courses. The requirements and contact persons for the individual courses can be found on the respective subpages. If you are interested, we look forward to hearing from you.

University Courses

University Course Mastership Laser Therapy in Dentistry

This post-graduate Mastership programme is aimed at dentists who want to keep pace with their patients wishes for innovative and gentle treatment methods.

Participants obtain sound theoretical knowledge in lectures and seminars led by renowned, competent and experienced international scientists and practitioners. Skill-training sessions, exercises, practical applications, and hands-on practical along modules guide participants towards using lasers successfully and professionally in their own treatments.

University Course Palliative Care (only in German)

The university course in palliative care consists of eight modules from different subject areas that build on each other. It lasts two semesters and comprises a total of 122 teaching units. The combination of different subject areas provides a fundamental basis for sensitive work with the dying. The university course is aimed at people from different professional groups who are involved in the treatment and care of people with serious illnesses. The lecturers are experts who can demonstrate relevant professional training or studies as well as several years of practical and/or teaching experience. The content is taught in the form of lectures, interactive discussions, practical exercises, group work and case studies.

The university course can be completed alongside work. An 80% attendance rate, active participation and the completion of a written thesis are required for successful completion with a certificate. Members of the nursing profession receive 244 ÖGKV PFP® continuing education credits, while doctors can obtain a diploma in palliative medicine from the Austrian Medical Academy upon completion of the course and receive DFP continuing education credits.