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Certificate in Child Health (for Healthcare PMET) (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning)
Programme Code: SOM-CCH
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid Learning
Duration
13 hours
Date / Time
- Course to commence in Aug 2025. TBC
Programme Highlights
Equip yourself with the Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes (KSA) needed to tackle the current day health issues of children aged 0 to 10 years old. Amidst significant epidemiological shifts and emerging health trends such as weight issues, it is now an unavoidable matter and concern in this population group in this millennium.
This skills-based course aims to address the crucial KSA gaps encountered by Healthcare Professionals, Managers, Executives, Technicians (PMETs) in their daily care of children in the preventive and primary healthcare settings. With these gaps identified, build your competence and confidence to support the management of health issues to improve the health of the population.
Organised by the Department of Paediatrics, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, this course is designed for PMETs who are working in child and adolescent preventive and primary healthcare industry in the region.
Benefits of Attending
The objectives of the course are to:
1. Better manage a child depending on the following health issues based on theoretical and clinical knowledge.
a. Dental issues of children (0 to 10 years old)
b. Growth issues
c. Vaccination issues
2. Educate learners about basic mental health relevant to children (0 to 10 years old).
Who Should Attend
Healthcare executives who are Professionals, Managers, Executives, Technicians (PMETS) and non-medical doctors
Trainer Profile
The CCH/CAH faculty is made up of specialists in the field of paediatrics, child development, adolescent medicine and are passionate educators.
Dr Tan Poh Lin Senior Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute, National University Hospital
Dr Kristy Fu Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute, National University Hospital
Dr Nicholas Ng Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute, National University Hospital
Dr Koh Chee Teck Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute, National University Hospital
Dr Justin Ng Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute, National University Hospital
Course Agenda
TBA
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Pre-requisites: Polytechnic Diploma in nursing, Polytechnic Diploma in oral health, NITEC certificate in nursing, or equivalent
Assessment: Assignment
Awards and Certification
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon passing all assessment components and completing the course.
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 Course Fee
$1900
$1900
$1900
$1900
$1900
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$1330
$1330
$1330
$1330
Nett Course Fee
$1900
$570
$570
$570
$570
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$171
$51.30
$51.30
$51.30
$51.30
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$2071
$621.30
$621.30
$621.30
$621.30
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$380
–
$380
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$2071
$621.30
$241.30
$621.30
$241.30
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 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
TBA
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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