Clement C. YAN
Profile
Education
- WSQ Diploma in Design and Developement of Learning for Performance (DDDLP)Institute for Adult Learning , Singapore
- Doctor of Education [EdD]University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , United States
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance [ACLP]Institute for Adult Learning , Singapore
- Doctor of Physical Therapy [DPT]Creighton University , United States
- Bachelor of Science summa cum laude in Respiratory Care [BS(RespCare)]State University of New York Upstate Medical University , United States
- Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy [BHScPT)]The University of Sydney , Australia
- Diploma in Physiotherapy [DipPT]Nanyang Polytechnic , Singapore
Achievements
- COVID-19 Resilience Medal (CRM)
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
- SIF Long Service Award - Singapore International Foundation
- Long Service Award - 5 years (Inaugural) - Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
- FY2017 HMDP Fellowship Award for Training at St Mark’s Hospital, Harrow, Greater London, U.K. in Enhanced Recovery Programme for the Elderly after Colorectal Surgery – Ministry of Health, Singapore
- AMEI Golden Apple Awards – Outstanding Young Educator Award (Allied Health) – SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, Singapore
- Teaching & Learning Achievement Award – Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
- The Lambda Beta Society - National Honor Society for the Profession of Respiratory Care – State University of New York Upstate Medical University, USA
- Department of Respiratory Therapy Education Outstanding Student Award – State University of New York Upstate Medical University, USA
- Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence – State University of New York Upstate Medical University, USA
- Academic Excellence Award – New York State Society for Respiratory, Central New York Chapter
- Office of Residential Life Resident Assistant of the Year Award – State University of New York Upstate Medical University, USA
- Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award – American Respiratory Care Foundation
- Health Sciences Award for Academic Excellence in Physiotherapy – The University of Sydney, Australia
Professional Certification
- Specialist Adult Educator (Curriculum Development)Institute for Adult Learning, Singapore
- Registered (Full) PhysiotherapistAllied Health Professions Council, Singapore
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical TherapyAmerican Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- Certificate in Teaching & Learning (Higher Education)Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
- Certified Instructor for Basic Cardiac Life Support and Automatic External DefibrillationSengkang General Hospital / Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council
- Credentialed Clinical InstructorAmerican Physical Therapy Association
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)National Board for Respiratory Care, USA
- Licensed/Registered Physical Therapist (PT)New York State Board for Physical Therapy, USA
Professional Memberships
- Singapore Physiotherapy Association
- Institute for Adult Learning Adult Education Network (IAL-AEN)
- Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
- American Association for Respiratory Care
Corporate Experience
- Co-Lead, Subgroup 2 - Professional Development, MOH Community Rehabilitation Transformation Workgroup, Ministry of Health, Singapore– Present
- Deputy Chair (Quality & Governance), SingHealth Academy College of Allied Health, Singapore– Present
- Member, Curriculum Review Working Committee, Ministry of Health, Singapore.Present
- Member, Curriculum and Organization Review Committee (CORC) for Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professions Council, Singapore.Present
- Member, Credentials Committee for Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professions Council, SingaporePresent
- Clinical Education Lead (CEL) (Allied Health), Sengkang General Hospital Education Office (SKH EDO).Present
- Senior Principal Physiotherapist, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore.Present
- Deputy Chair (Academic Support & Continuing Education), SingHealth Academy College of Allied Health, Singapore–
- Deputy Chair, SingHealth Academy College of Allied Health, Singapore.–
- Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences (Allied Health), Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore–
- Principal Physiotherapist, Singapore General Hospital–
- Respiratory Therapist, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA–
- Senior Physiotherapist, Changi General Hospital, Singapore–
Research
Research Interests
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Clinical supervision
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Workplace learning and assessment
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Acute respiratory and critical care physiotherapy
Publication
Journal Papers
Yeung, M. T., Tan, N. K., Lee, G. Z., Gao, Y., Tan, C. J., & Yan, C. C. (2023). Perceived barriers to mobility in the intensive care units of Singapore: The Patient Mobilisation Attitudes and Beliefs Survey for the intensive care units. Journal of the Intensive Care Society, 24(1), 32-39. https//doi.org/10.1177/17511437221099791
Yan, C. C. (2022). Clinical supervision of physiotherapists in Singapore: A mixed methods exploration [Doctoral dissertation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign]. IDEALS. https://hdl.handle.net/2142/117626
Yan, C. C. (2022). Clinical supervision in the health professions: A literature review. Journal of Learning Design and Leadership, 1(1), 77-104. https://ldljournal.web.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ClementYan_ClinicalSupervision_JLDL_Vol1Issue1September2022.pdf
Lee, B. X., Tiew, J. C., Lim, J. G., Sani, D., Yan, C.C., Patman, S., Chan, M., & Yeung, M. T. (2022). Minimum standards of clinical practice for physiotherapists working in adult intensive care units (ICU) in Singapre. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 31, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/20101058221111577
Lim, E. K. H., Loh, G. J. T., Ong, R. Y., Tan, R. R., Yan, C. C., Huang, K. S., Chan, M. Y., & Yeung, M. T. (2022). Finding echoes: An exploration of empathy among physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in Singapore. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 31, 1-7. https//doi.org/10.1177/20101058211048581
Yeung, M. T., Chan, M. Y., Yan, C.C., & Huang, K. S. (2021). Ensuring continuity of education during a pandemic - Experience from an entry-level physiotherapy programme. The Asia Pacific Scholar, 6(3), 114-117. https://doi.org/10.29060/TAPS.2021-6-3/PV2376
Tan, V. Z., Lee, M. Q., Wong, D. L., Huang, K. S., Chan, M. Y., Yan, C.C., & Yeung, M. T. (2021). The Chinese (Mandarin) instructions of the 6-minute walk test: A validation study. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 41(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1142/S1013702521500049
Yan, C. C. (2008). Optimizing postural control after traumatic brain injury: A task-oriented approach to examination and intervention. Physiotherapy Singapore, 11, 6-13.
Conferences
Yan, C.C. (2023, May). Clinical supervision of physiotherapists in Singapore: A mixed methods exploration. Paper presented at the 20th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 2023, Singapore.
Yan, C.C. (2022, October). Effectiveness of clinical supervision of Singapore-based physiotherapists: A survey. Poster session presented at the Singapore Allied Health Conference 2022, Singapore.
Yeung, M. T., Tan, N. K., Lee, G. Z., Gao, Y., Tan, C. J., & Yan, C. C. (2022, June). Perceived barriers to mobility in the intensive care units (ICU) of Singapore: The Patient Mobilisation Attitudes and Beliefs Survey for the ICU. Paper presented at the World Physiotherapy-Asia Western Pacific Regional Congress 2022, Hong Kong.
Lee, B. X., Tiew, J. C., Lim, J. G., Sani, D., Yan, C.C., & Yeung, M. T. (2021, June). Minimum standards of clinical practice for physiotherapists working in intensive care units (ICUs) in Singapore. Paper presented at the 6th Annual Asia Pacific Conference on Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation in ICU 2021, South Korea.
Tan, L. J., Ong, S. T. C., Ong, W. L., Chua, X. J., & Yan, C. C. (2015, October). Smoking cessation and counseling: Knowledge and views of Singapore physiotherapists. Poster session presented at the Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress 2015.
Koh, L. H., Lee, X., Low, W. H., Ong, S. P., Pei, M., & Yan, C. C. (2015, February). Accuracy and inter-rater reliability in the auscultation of lung sounds among final year physiotherapy students in Singapore: A cohort study. Poster Presentation at the 12th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) and 3rd International Conference on Faculty Development in the Health Professions (ICFDHP), Singapore.
Yan, C. C., & Tan, T. L. L. (2014, January). Attitudes toward death anxiety and dying among physiotherapy students in Singapore. Paper presented at the 11th Asia-Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), Singapore.
Lim, S. Q., Tay, O. S. M., Tay, W., Yun, Y. S., & Yan, C. C. (2014, January). Exploring the learning experience and outcomes of peer teaching as a knowledge reinforcement methodology in a first-year physiotherapy academic module: A pilot study. Poster session presented at the 11th Asia-Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), Singapore.
Yan, C. C. (2012, September). The use of film to teach final-year physiotherapy students about end-of-life care. Poster session presented at the 8th Singapore Physiotherapy Association National Congress.
Yan, C. C., Chan, M., Ong, B., & Seah, F. (2010, October). Manual hyperinflation as a respiratory physiotherapy technique in airway secretion management: A systematic review. Poster session presented at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Scientific Congress, Singapore.
Zubaidah, S., Yow, L., Yee, Y. W., Yan, C. C., & Tan, H. Y. (2007, September). The impact of early postoperative ambulation on patients who underwent un-complicated upper abdominal surgery: An Asian context. Paper presented at the Changi General Hospital Annual Scientific Meeting, Singapore.
Teaching
Teaching Modules
Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons)
- PTY2028 - Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 1
- PTY3018 - Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 2
- PTY3016 - Simulated Practice Education
- PTY3009 - Clinical Decision Making in Patients with Complex Health Issues
Past
- HSC4004 - Patient and Client Education
- PTY2001 - Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- PTY3008 - Critical Care Physiotherapy