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Acute Paediatrics
Programme Code: TGS-2022011546
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
Duration
6 Weeks
Date / Time
- 28/10/2024 (Module Commences)
Module Period: 28 October 2024 – 14 December 2024 | Sem 1 AY2024/2025 Registration Period: 06 May - 05 June 2024
Programme Highlights
This course (CAH5103) emphasises on the general practitioner’s (GP’s) role in managing common acute medical conditions in children and adolescents presenting to primary healthcare. Learners will also be proficient in recognising and stabilising common paediatric emergencies such as acute respiratory distress, severe infections, shock states and more. In addition, learners will gain insight on how to refer to specialist care appropriately after initial management.
CAH5103 is one of three courses that form the Graduate Certificate in Child Health.
Learners are required to sign up for all 3 GC1 individual courses (CAH5101, CAH5102 and CAH5103) during the application period.
- The Sem 1 AY24/25 application period for all 3 courses under the Graduate Certificate in Child Health will open on 06 May 2024.
- The Graduate Certificate in Child 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 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 in the community.
Trainer Profile
The faculty consists of paediatric specialists working in related fields who are highly experienced in the care of newborn and children.
Course Agenda
Visit the GDCAH webpage to view the detailed course agenda for this module.
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Topics
Module 3: Acute Paediatrics
Week 1 & 2 (28 Oct – 9 Nov 2024)
Fever and associated clinical presentations to the GP’s office
Week 3 & 4 (11 Nov – 23 Nov 2024)
Common respiratory complaints & Emergent management of respiratory distress in the GP’s office
Week 5 (25 Nov – 30 Nov 2024)
Sick and injured children
Week 6 (2 Dec – 7 Dec 2024)
Headaches, giddiness and palpitations presenting to the GP’s office
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 CAH5103 module and 2 other modules will lead to a Graduate Certificate in Child Health.
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
$5400.00
$5400.00
$5400.00
$5400.00
$5400.00
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
($3780.00)
($3780.00)
($3780.00)
($3780.00)
Nett Course Fee
$5400.00
$1620.00
$1620.00
$1620.00
$1620.00
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$486.00
$145.80
$145.80
$145.80
$145.80
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$5,886.00
$1,765.80
$1,765.80
$1,765.80
$1,765.80
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
($1080.00)
–
($1080.00)
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$5,886.00
$1,765.80
$685.80
$1,765.80
$685.80
1) All self-sponsored Singaporeans 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) As this is a SSG-approved course, learners must pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion. Learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet this requirement.
Application Deadline
Sem 1 AY2024/2025 Registration will close on 05 June 2024
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