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Exercise Prescription Course for Medical Practitioners
Programme Code: TGS-2021002404
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
Duration
2-Day
Date / Time
- TBA
Programme Highlights
Jointly organised by the Department of Physiology at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Exercise Is Medicine Singapore, the Exercise Prescription Course for Medical Practitioners is designed to provide doctors with the skills to effectively and confidently prescribe exercise for their patients, within the time constraints that every busy practitioner faces.
The course is developed based on the principle that regular participation in physical activity is integral in the prevention and treatment of diseases and should therefore be regularly assessed as part of all medical care. The course will cover the bolts and nuts of exercise prescription for healthy individuals as well as patients with chronic health conditions.
The course includes lectures, practicum and case discussions, culminating in a written assessment. The course content is largely based on clinical evidence established by contemporary research work and the Exercise is Medicine (EIM) chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Doctors who successfully complete the course will be certified by NUS Medicine and the Exercise is Medicine Singapore (EIMS) Advisory Board. The latter comprises local exercise experts from various medical specialties, allied health, and the fitness industry.
Topics to be covered includes:
- National Physical Activity Guidelines and the benefits of regular physical activity.
- Physical Activity Assessment and Pre-participation Screening.
- Principles of Exercise Prescription
- Exericse in Hypertension and Cardiac Diseases, Diabesity & Hyperlipidaemia, Asthma, Mood Disorders, Arthritis, Oesteoporosis, and Common Musculoskeletal Disorders.
- Case Scenario discussions, exercise prescription practicums and assessments
Benefits of Attending
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the physical and mental benefits of exercise.
- Conduct physical activity assessment and pre-participation screening
- Apply the general principles of exercise physiology for exercise prescription.
- Prescribe the appropriate exercise regime based on patient disease conditions.
- Critically evaluate the efficacy of a prescribed exercise regime in improving patients’ disease conditions.
Who Should Attend
Doctors
Trainer Profile
Course Agenda
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Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Prerequisite: Registered medical practitioner under Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
Assessment components: Hands-on assignments and quizzes
Awards and Certification
This course is accredited by Singapore Medical Council (4 CME Points).
Upon completion of this course, all participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. Participants who have passed the final assessment will be certified by NUS Medicine and the Exercise is Medicine Singapore (EIMS) Advisory Board.
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
$1900
$1900
$1900
$1900
$1900
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$1330
$1330
$1330
$1330
Nett Course Fee
$1900
$570
$570
$570
$570
7% GST on Nett Course Fee
$133
$39.90
$39.90
$39.90
$39.90
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$2033
$609.90
$609.90
$609.90
$609.90
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
$2033
$609.90
$229.90
$609.90
$229.90
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 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Participation.
Application Deadline
TBA.
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