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Adolescent Health
Programme Code: TGS-2022012344
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid Learning
Duration
8 weeks
Date / Time
- 22/04/2024 , 15/06/2024
Course Period: 22 Apr - 15 Jun 2024
Programme Highlights
This CAH5106 course emphasises the general practitioner’s (GP’s) role in providing holistic management for or of an adolescent/young adult (10 – 24 years old) presenting to primary healthcare and identifying biopsychosocial risks and/or conditions requiring specialist referral. Learners will be imparted skills on understanding psychosocial assessment such as H.E.A.D.S.S, how to conduct a youth-friendly consultation while effectively applying respect for the young adult and patient confidentiality. Common medical problems in adolescence will also be taught, and learners will also be equipped with motivational interviewing strategies to facilitate adolescent behaviour change.
This CAH5106 course is part of the Graduate Certificate in Child Development and Adolescent Health.
Application period for Semester 2 (AY23/24): 28 Sep – 5 Nov 2023.
The Graduate Certificate in Child Development and Adolescent Health is one of two Graduate Certificates that is stackable to a Graduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Health (GDCAH). To find out more about the GDCAH, enquire with us or visit this webpage.
Benefits of Attending
- Upskill and learn how to better address the healthcare needs of the child and adolescent in the community
- Be part of a community of family physicians who continually pursue lifelong learning to improve their practice
Who Should Attend
General practitioners, family physicians and community paediatricians who are caring for children and adolescents in the community.
Trainer Profile
The GDCAH faculty consists of specialists working in related fields including paediatrics, child development, adolescent medicine , family medicine, lifestyle and weight management, psychiatry and psychology, sexual health, dental, dietetics, and complementary health, etc.
Course Agenda
Click here to view the detailed schedule for courses under the Graduate Certificate in Child Development and Adolescent Health.
- Learning Together Clinics (LTC) will be conducted once every two weeks (weekday AM/PM) or weekend (AM only). Successful applicants may be able to choose their preferred LTC sessions based on the availability of clinic slots. More details will be shared closer to the clinic dates.
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Topics
Period
Week 1 (22 Apr ‐ 27 Apr 2024)
Psychosocial assessment using
H.E.A.D.S.S. framework
Week 2 (29 Apr ‐ 4 May 2024)
Motivational interviewing: strategies
to facilitate adolescent behaviour change
Week 3 – 5 (6 May ‐ 25 May 2024)
Health issues in adolescence; including sleep, learning, behavioural, mental
health, addiction, eating/nutritional issues, pubertal woes and common skin problems & functional versus organic complaints
Week 6 – 8 (27 May ‐ 15 Jun 2024)
Sexual and reproductive health including gender dysphoria, gender and sexual identity issues
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Prerequisite
- M.B.B.S. degree or equivalent
- At least 2 years post-registration
- English language requirement: applicants whose native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not English must fulfil a minimum level of English proficiency (TOEFL)
Assessment
The assessment will be conducted longitudinally throughout the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma course using the following formats: Attendance (at least 80%), Assignments, Demonstrations, Online self-assessments, Key Features Problems and/or Script Concordance Tests.
Awards and Certification
Completion of the CAH5106 course and 2 other courses (CAH5104 and CAH5105) will lead to a Graduate Certificate in Child Development and Adolescent Health.
Hear from Past Participants
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
$6750
$6750
$6750
$6750
$6750
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
($4725)
($4725)
($4725)
($4725)
Nett Course Fee
$6750
$2025
$2025
$2025
$2025
8% GST on Nett Course Fee
$540
$162
$162
$162
$162
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$7290
$2187
$2187
$2187
$2187
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
($1350)
–
($1350)
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$7290
$2187
$837
$2187
$837
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 80% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course.
Application Deadline
Registration for Semester 2 AY23/24 intake will close on 5 Nov 2023.
Submit an Application
Interested learners must self-enrol for the courses individually via the Online Application Portal (OAP).
- [CAH5104] : Early Childhood Development (Classroom & Synchronous)
- [CAH5105] : Holistic Care in School‐Aged Children
- [CAH5106]: Adolescent Health
Download a copy of the academic module registration guide here.
Points to note
- Course submission closes on 5 Nov 2023 (Sunday) 23:59HR (strictly no extension will be given). No payment is collected now, as the courses are ongoing registration.
- As part of the submission requirement for academic courses, please prepare to upload your NRIC (front and back) / transcript / Certification during the application.
- All applicants will be notified of the application outcome (offered/rejected) ~ 4 weeks after registration closing. You will need to accept/reject the course offering by then & the school’s administrative & finance team will contact all applicants to proceed with administration & corp billing/payment/ Skillsfuture application in stages.
- Courses are not offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. A committee will review all applications base on the eligibility criteria.
- Student Services Fee of $25.46 is payable for the semester after enrolling in the academic course.
For enquiries regarding the courses, contact nusmedcet@nus.edu.sg .
If you encounter difficulty proceeding with the course registration, please contact the NUS central admin team at lifelonglearning@nus.edu.sg for assistance.
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