Course Overview

Domain

Health and Social Sciences

Format

Modular Certification Course

Duration

3+ months

Fee Subsidy

Up to 90% SF Funding

Updated: 14 July 2023

Due to recent changes in the Modular Certification Pathway in Elder Health and Rehabilitation, we have temporarily paused the acceptance of new candidate applications for this module. This decision has been made to ensure that we can provide the best possible experience for our current learners and make necessary adjustments to improve the programme.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team here.

This module is designed to enable you to explore and develop knowledge of age-related changes in physiological, physical, and mental aspects.

The module will be presented by various experts in the field and will be delivered using blended learning pedagogy and flexible scheduling for adult learners.

Learning activities and assessment strategies will reflect workplace demands, upskill module participants and enhance service delivery. Keynote lectures, community engagement, and tutorials will support your online learning and personal study.

Who Should Attend

Any healthcare professionals interested in the health across the lifespan

Prerequisites

Related and relevant health-science-related qualifications and working experience

Documents and information you would need to complete this application:

Please upload documents under Online Applications - Supporting Documents section.

Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
Recognised BSc degree in any of the health sciences registrable with the local regulatory bodies*
Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
Professional certification
English proficiency test, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent^
Answers to the following questions:
- Your reasons for pursuing the module (100 - 150 words)
- Why did you select SIT over other academic institutions? (100 - 150 words)
- What do you hope to achieve at the completion of the module? (100 - 150 words)

* Mandatory Documents
^ If applicant's basic professional qualification was not obtained from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America)

What You Will Learn

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the factors contributing to the ageing process
Discuss and appraise the implications of physiology, lifestyle, environment and culture in health and ageing
Appraise and discuss allied health professionals’ roles and impact on the maintenance of health and healthy ageing
Understand and evaluate the value and challenges of inter-professional working in health promotion and meeting the needs of an ageing population
Critique the competing demands of economic, organisational, political and sociocultural contexts that impact the delivery and efficacy of health strategies and services to promote health and healthy ageing
Design and propose a community-based initiative that addresses healthy ageing
Identify barriers and facilitators in the implementation of different models of services addressing health and ageing
Interpret research and other evidence for translation into health promotion/healthy ageing

Teaching Team

Alan Wong

Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology

Wee Shiou Liang

Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology

Schedule

Week	Topics
Week 1	Module introduction, healthy ageing
Week 2	Demographic and epidemiological transitions; Singapore BOD studies
Week 3	Psychosocial and cultural aspects of ageing
Week 4	Determinants of health in older persons
Week 5	Frailty 1: concepts and screening tools
Week 6	Frailty 2: interventions
Week 7	Break
Week 8	Health promotion and prevention of disease and health-related disability
Week 9	Caregiving
Week 10	Ethical and policy issues and challenges
Week 11	Preparation for group presentation
Week 12	Group presentation

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who

Attend at least 75% of the module
Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who

Attend at least 75% of the module, and
Candidates who pass the Assessment criteria of the respective module will earn 6 credits, which are stackable for Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma qualifications
Candidates who pass 4 modules (totalling 24 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by Singapore Institute of Technology
Candidates who pass 8 modules (totalling 48 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by Singapore Institute of Technology

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$4,251.00.

Category	After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40)	S$1,275.30
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)	S$495.30
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder	S$1,275.30
Non-Singapore Citizen	S$4,251.00 (No Funding)

Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

Funding

Learn more about funding schemes available

Course Runs

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Learning Pathway

Earn a Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma

The Postgraduate Qualifications in Elder Health and Rehabilitation are designed with a clinical focus to deepen and broaden the skills of allied health professionals, enabling them to apply scientific learning and knowledge to the clinical applications of healthcare for elder persons.

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