Chronic Disease Management for Healthcare Professionals

Programme Code: TGS-2020507521

SSG Approved SkillsFuture Course / SNB Accredited CPE Course

Mode of Delivery

On-Campus

Duration

5 Days

Date / Time

  • 30/11/2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Dates: 30 Nov, 2 Dec, 7 Dec, 9 Dec & 14 Dec 2021 (9am to 5pm)

Programme Highlights

Chronic diseases are long-term medical conditions that are generally progressive. Statistics show that Singapore’s ageing population and adoption of unhealthy lifestyles have contributed to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals caring for patients with chronic diseases in the community setting.

Benefits of Attending

  • Identify drivers and challenges shaping the healthcare environment
  • Explain the characteristics of common chronic diseases
  • Describe the clinical manifestations, medical, nursing and pharmacological management of common chronic diseases
  • Discuss self-management strategies for clients with common chronic diseases
  • Describe available support for clients with common chronic diseases and their carers
  • Apply motivational interviewing skills when interacting with clients
  • Apply effective strategies in health education and health promotion
  • Recognise the importance of empowering patients to self-manage chronic conditions

Who Should Attend

Any healthcare professional involved in care delivery of clients with chronic diseases.

Trainer Profile

Dr Zakir Hussain

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Course Agenda

Download the brochure to view the details.

Pre-Requisites and Assessment

Healthcare professionals working in the Polyclinics and Community Care settings.

Awards and Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. In addition, CPE points accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) are awarded.

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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

$4250

$4250

$4250

$4250

$4250

Less: SSG Grant Amount4

$2975

$2975

$2975

$2975

Nett Course Fee

$4250

$1275

$1275

$1275

$1275

7% GST on Nett Course Fee

$297.50

$89.25

$89.25

$89.25

$89.25

Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST

$4547.50

$1364.25

$1364.25

$1364.25

$1364.25

Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes

$850

$850

Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes

$4547.50

$1364.25

$514.25

$1364.25

$514.25

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 fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components, to be eligible for SSG funding.

Application Deadline

Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 3 weeks in advance.

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