About Programme
Singapore’s rapidly ageing population is driving growing demand for healthcare professionals who can deliver effective, evidence-informed rehabilitation for older adults living with complex and often co-existing conditions. Rehabilitation in eldercare settings is rarely straightforward — practitioners must navigate the interplay of chronic diseases, post-surgical recovery, neurological impairment, and psychosocial factors, while working within interprofessional teams across acute, community, and long-term care settings.
This micro-credential was developed for building on the foundations established by earlier elder rehabilitation programmes at SIT and responding to the sector’s call for more rigorous, application-focused upskilling aligned with contemporary skills frameworks.
This micro-credential is part of SIT’s Competency-based Stackable Micro-credential (CSM) Pathway leading to the Master of Health Sciences (MHSc). It comprises three modules that together build a coherent and integrated foundation in elder rehabilitation practice, movement science, and neurological care. Upon completing all three modules and fulfilling the requirements, learners will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Elder Rehabilitation with Conditions (18 credits):
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC6004C | Elder Rehabilitation in Praxis | 6 |
| HSC6006C | Motor Control and Learning | 6 |
| HSC6008C | Neurological Rehabilitation | 6 |
| Total | 18 | |
Skills you’ll gain
Competency-based Education
Health Sciences
Adult and Geriatric Rehabilitation
Who Should Attend
This micro-credential is suitable for practising physiotherapists and occupational therapists involved in the assessment and rehabilitation of older adults across acute, community, and long-term care settings.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Related and relevant health-science qualifications and working experience
Recognised Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy or occupational therapy registrable with local regulatory bodies
Mandatory Supporting Documents
- Employment support letter (including applicant’s area of work)
- Degree transcript of highest relevant qualification
- Professional certification
Written Responses (100–150 words each)
- Your reasons for pursuing the module
- Why you selected SIT over other academic institutions
- What you hope to achieve upon completion of the module
Learning Outcomes
This micro-credential is predominantly delivered through a competency-based education (CBE) approach where learners acquire and demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to job functions. This prepares them to be industry-ready where they can apply their newly acquired competencies to their work.
Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:
Design and justify patient-centred elder rehabilitation solutions by integrating ICF-based care principles, health systems and service design strategies, and research evidence, demonstrating the ability to develop, evaluate, and communicate sustainable, evidence-informed approaches that improve functional outcomes and long-term well-being.
Apply and translate motor control and learning principles by analysing movement performance, developing evidence-informed motor learning strategies, and communicating scientific concepts effectively, demonstrating the ability to optimise functional outcomes and support skill acquisition in diverse clinical contexts.
Analyse, design, and evaluate neurological rehabilitation approaches by integrating clinical reasoning, research evidence, and service innovation strategies, demonstrating the ability to deliver and improve patient-centred care and functional outcomes in complex, real-world contexts.
Coaching for Success
During the course, you will have access to a team of qualified success coaches who can work with you on learning strategies or to develop a personalised learning plan. Through the success coaches, you can gain access to a wide range of resources and support services, and be empowered with the necessary tools to navigate your learning journey successfully.
Teaching Team
Bernadine Teng Sze Kee
Assistant Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Course Details
Modules
This micro-credential comprises three modules totalling 18 credits. Completion of each module awards a Certificate of Attainment.
| Module Code | Module Title | ABOUT MODULE | Credits | Annual Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSC6004C | Elder Rehabilitation in Praxis | Develops advanced competencies in person-centred elder rehabilitation, integrating ICF-based care principles, biopsychosocial knowledge, health systems thinking, and research evidence to design, evaluate, and communicate sustainable rehabilitation approaches for older adults across care settings. | 6 | Trimester 2 (January) |
| HSC6006C | Motor Control and Learning | Builds understanding of motor control and learning theories to analyse movement performance using kinematic, kinetic, and electromyography techniques, and to develop evidence-informed strategies that optimise functional outcomes and support long-term skill acquisition in diverse clinical contexts. | 6 | Trimester 3 (May) |
| HSC6008C | Neurological Rehabilitation | Equips practitioners to analyse, design, and evaluate rehabilitation approaches for older adults with long-term neurological conditions, integrating clinical reasoning, research evidence, and service innovation to improve patient-centred care and functional outcomes in complex, real-world settings. | 6
| Trimester 2 (January) |
Total | 18 | |||
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment for each module will be issued to learners who:
- Attend at least 75% of the module
- Undertake and pass the credit-bearing assessment for that module
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Upon completing all three modules and fulfilling the requirements, learners will be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Elder Rehabilitation with Conditions.
Assessment Plan
Learners will complete a blend of assessments — such as assignments, viva voce, and/or practical examinations — across the micro-credential. Please refer to individual module pages for details on assessment components per module.
Fees, Subsidies & Course Applications
SkillsFuture funding of up to 90% is available for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents for each module taken individually.
For learners stacking micro-credentials towards the full Master of Health Sciences, SkillsFuture funding is available for up to 30 credits (equivalent to 5 modules) across the degree programme.
Please refer to individual module pages for details on fees, applicable subsidies, course run and to proceed with applications:
HSC6004C Elder Rehabilitation in Praxis (coming soon)
HSC6006C Motor Control and Learning (coming soon)
HSC6008C Neurological Rehabilitation (coming soon)
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