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My Microbes and me, in Sickness and in Health
Programme Code: TGS-2024041295
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
Duration
1 Day
Date / Time
- 21/06/2024 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Discover the amazing world of microbes on and in you!
Programme Highlights
Our microbiomes, the communities of microscopic organisms that live in and on us, shape our development from birth and play a pivotal role in both health and disease. Our microbiomes can be nurtured through everyday choices, including consumption of probiotics, prebiotics and antibiotics, and have a bearing on how gracefully we mature and age.
The workshop aims to educate/equip participants with knowledge and basic skills in the following topics:
- Introduction to what microbiomes are
- Bacterial DNA (metagenomic) sequencing
- Microbiomes effect on health (development) and disease
- Probiotics and prebiotics in food
- Techniques to prepare home-made probiotic drinks
- Influence of skin microbiomes on beauty and home hygiene
- Appreciation of microbiome research in science/medicine
Training will be conducted in the form of seminars (small group lectures with Q&A), laboratory demonstrations and hands-on preparation of probiotic drinks.
Benefits of Attending
- Able to understand the principles of microbiome sequencing, importance of microbiomes in human development and disease, differenced between prebiotics and probiotics and their benefits in diet and recipes for probiotics cultures/drinks
- Recognize the role of microbes in beauty and in hygiene
- Understand the application of microbiome research in the local science and healthcare scene
Who Should Attend
- Community health ambassadors
- Nurses
- Allied health professionals
- Life science and biology teachers (MOE)
- Private tutors
- Beauty-health-wellness practitioners
- Probiotic/fermentation hobbyists interested in home-made kimchi, kombucha, kefir and yoghurt
Trainer Profile
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Proficient in English and possess basic biology (secondary level) or relevant experience in microbiome-related industry/work/hobbies.
Assessment includes multiple choice questions.
Awards and Certification
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Learners must record at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Hear from Past Participants
engaging as well.”
Course Fee
International Participants
Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger
Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2
Singapore PR
Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3
Full Programme Fee
$850
$850
$850
$850
$850
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$595
$595
$595
$595
Nett Course Fee
$850
$255
$255
$255
$255
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$76.50
$22.95
$22.95
$22.95
$22.95
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$926.50
$277.95
$277.95
$277.95
$277.95
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$170
–
$170
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$926.50
$277.95
$107.95
$277.95
$107.95
1) All self-sponsored Singaporean aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.
2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
4) Learners must record at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Application Deadline
07 June
Terms & Conditions / Cancellation Policy
- The scheduled course run will proceed only if the minimum class size is met.
- We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course or change the venue due to unforeseen circumstances.
- In the event of a cancellation and the fee has been paid, a full refund will be made to registrants.
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