Early Childhood Development (Classroom & Synchronous)

Programme Code: TGS-2022012273

SFC-Eligible

Mode of Delivery

Hybrid Learning

Duration

40 hour course

Date / Time

  • 07/02/2024
  • 14/02/2024
  • 21/02/2024

This course consists of 3 full‐day in‐person sessions on the above dates. Please refer to the course agenda for details regarding the course structure.

Programme Highlights

Touchpoints are periods in the first years of life during which the child’s spurts in development result in disruption in the family. The succession of touchpoints in a child’s development functions as a map that can be identified and anticipated by both parents and care providers. As parents would benefit from affirmation of their child’s development and the nurturing environment they have provided for their child, this short intensive 3-day course teaches healthcare professionals caregiving themes that matter to parents (as opposed to traditional milestones). It will develop a model of practice that establishes collaborative relationships with families presenting to our primary healthcare, laying the foundation for strong family bonds.

This CAH5104 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

This 40-hour course includes:

  1. Self-study (The Brazelton Touchpoints Manual)
  2. 3 full-day in-person sessions
  3. 3 online mentoring sessions (1.5-hour per session) over Zoom
  4. Assessment tools such as pre- and post-course quizzes

In-person sessions include: live and video presentations, large and small groups discussions, problem-based learning, work-based learning, simulation-based learning and reflective practice through mentoring

 

Click here to view the detailed schedule for courses under the Graduate Certificate in Child Development and Adolescent Health.

Pre-Requisites and Assessment

Prerequisite

  1. M.B.B.S. degree or equivalent
  2. At least 2 years post-registration
  3. 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 CAH5104 course and 2 other courses (CAH5105 and CAH5106) will lead to a Graduate Certificate in Child Development and Adolescent Health.

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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 Programme Fee

$2700

$2700

$2700

$2700

$2700

Less: SSG Grant Amount4

($1890)

($1890)

($1890)

($1890)

Nett Course Fee

$2700

$810

$810

$810

$810

8% GST on Nett Course Fee

$216

$64.80

$64.80

$64.80

$64.80

Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST

$2916

$874.80

$874.80

$874.80

$874.80

Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes

($540)

($540)

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

$2916

$874.80

$334.80

$874.80

$334.80

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).

  1. [CAH5104] : Early Childhood Development (Classroom & Synchronous)
  2. [CAH5105] : Holistic Care in School‐Aged Children
  3. [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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