"Prof Li Khim Wah's lecture is very interactive and lots of discussions. I learned so much in this course and she always answers our questions clearly and patiently."
Tan Gaik Mooi
Attended HSC6002 Evidence Based Practice and Ethics
Overview
Updated: 14 July 2023
Due to recent changes in the Modular Certification Pathway in Elder Health and Rehabiliation, we have temporarily paused the acceptance of new candidate applications. 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.
We are actively working on further updates and enhancements, and will communicate with you as soon as updates are available. Your interest in our programme is highly valued and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team here. We are here to assist you and provide any necessary support.
With longer life expectancy and declining birth rates, an ageing population is a real and present problem that Singapore and other first-world nations face.
SIT’s 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. This is in response to Singapore’s efforts in building a future-ready healthcare workforce and to meet the rehabilitation needs of an ageing population facing chronic diseases.
The modules, each worth 6 credits, can be taken individually or stack towards a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation.
Modules Available
Modules are stackable towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation. They can also be taken individually.
Postgraduate Certificate Pathway
Candidates will be awarded an SIT Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation if they pass 4 modules totalling 24 credits (including 3 core modules) within 3 years with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5.
Prerequisites
- Related and relevant health-science-related qualifications and working experience
- Submission of the following documents:
- 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)
Core Modules
You are required to complete the following core modules.
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC6002 | Evidence Based Practice and Ethics | 6 |
| HSC6003 | Health and Ageing | 6 |
| HSC6004 | Principles and Practice of Elder Person Rehabilitation | 6 |
Specialist Modules
You are required to complete a minimum of 1 module (Specialist or Elective).
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC6001 | Independent Professional Practice | 6 |
| HSC6005 | Falls, Mobility and Elder Persons | 6 |
| HSC6006 | Motor Control and Learning | 6 |
| HSC6007 | Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders | 6 |
| HSC6008 | Neurological Rehabilitation | 6 |
Elective Module
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC6009 | Pain – Learn, Unlearn, Relearn | 6 |
The above modules are subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore.
Postgraduate Diploma Pathway
Candidates will be awarded an SIT Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation if they pass 8 modules totalling 48 credits (including 3 core modules) within 5 years with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5.
Prerequisites
- Related and relevant health-science-related qualifications and working experience
- Submission of the following documents:
- 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)
Core Modules
You are required to complete the following core modules.
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC6002 | Evidence Based Practice and Ethics | 6 |
| HSC6003 | Health and Ageing | 6 |
| HSC6004 | Principles and Practice of Elder Person Rehabilitation | 6 |
Specialist Modules
You are required to complete a minimum of 5 modules (Specialist or Elective).
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC6001 | Independent Professional Practice | 6 |
| HSC6005 | Falls, Mobility and Elder Persons | 6 |
| HSC6006 | Motor Control and Learning | 6 |
| HSC6007 | Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders | 6 |
| HSC6008 | Neurological Rehabilitation | 6 |
Elective Module
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC6009 | Pain – Learn, Unlearn, Relearn | 6 |
The above modules are subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore.
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation for each module will be issued to candidates who
- Attend at least 75% of the module; and
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module
A Certificate of Attainment for each module will be issued to candidates who
- Attend at least 75% of each module, and
- Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment during the module
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are the modules applicable for SkillsFuture funding?
The SkillsFuture funding applies to modules that stack to a Postgraduate Certificate (except HSC6001). Modules taken beyond the Postgraduate Certificate stacking to a Postgraduate Diploma will not be eligible for funding.
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