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The Collaborative Practitioners Prescribing Programme
Programme Code: TGS-2024050117
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid Learning
Duration
17 weeks
Date / Time
- 06/08/2024 , 28/11/2024
CP3 Cohort 4 intake: 6 Aug 2024- 28 Nov 2024. Applications will open 03 July 2024 (0000 hrs) and close on 04 Aug 2024 (2359 hrs).
Programme Highlights
Organised by the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Division of Graduate Medical Studies, the Collaborative Practitioners Prescribing Programme (CP3) prepares Pharmacists (PHAs) and Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) to undertake the work that the Minister for Health has described in the MOH Work Plan Seminar 2021. The overarching goal is to empower pharmacists and APNs to practise at the top of their licence and add value to the patients under their care.
The specific objectives are to equip the nurses and pharmacists with skills and knowledge to:
- Assess patients and perform the diagnostic phase of care, and
- Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment and perform the therapeutic phase of care independently in the context of team-based care that promotes care accessibility and affordability, and under the governance of institution-based Collaborative Practice Agreements.
The instructional methods in CP3 are predicated on adult learning theories to ensure an appropriate balance of cognitive knowledge and hands-on clinical skills practice that are relevant to the APNs and PHAs.
The programme of learning uses a hybrid of delivery methods:
- Lectures and case discussions via teleconferencing that enhance convenience and efficiency without compromising quality of learning
- Medical interview and communication skills practice with standardised patients (aka role-players) via teleconferencing and face-to-face in classroom with immediate feedback under the guidance of experienced facilitators
- Physical examination practice with standardised patients and real patients face-to-face in classroom with immediate feedback under the guidance of experienced facilitators.
Benefits of Attending
- Enables APNs and PHAs to upskill and be able to prescribe medicine within a specific framework and guidelines
- Enables APNs and PHAs to practise at the top of their licences and also to augment the services rendered by doctors
Who Should Attend
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) and Pharmacists (PHA).
Trainer Profile
The lecturers and facilitators are doctors, senior pharmacists, and APNs, who are knowledgeable and nurturing in the way they guide the trainees.
Course Agenda
TBA.
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Pre-requisites
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs):
- must be at least 1-year post-APN certification and working in current scope of practice for at least 1 year,
- must be working in an area with existing or potential need for Collaborative Prescribing service, and
- must have identified a clinical supervisor who, together with his/her team, will provide supervision to the candidate during the clinical practicum.
Pharmacists (PHAs):
- must be at least 3-year post-pharmacist registration with experience in direct patient care setting and working in multidisciplinary / team-based practice for at least 1 year,
must be working in an area with existing potential need for Collaborative Prescribing service, and
must have identified a clinical supervisor who, together with his/her team, will provide supervision to the candidate during the clinical practicum.
Assessment
- Includes practical and written exams
Awards and Certification
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Learners must record at least 75% attendance, and pass all assessment components, to be eligible for SSG funding.
Hear from Past Participants
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
$26,325
$26,325
$26,325
$26,325
$26,325
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$18,427.50
$18,427.50
$18,427.50
$18,427.50
Nett Course Fee
$26,325
$7,897.50
$7,897.50
$7,897.50
$7,897.50
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$2369.25
$710.78
$710.78
$710.78
$710.78
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$28,694.25
$8,608.28
$8,608.28
$8,608.28
$8,608.28
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$5,265
–
$5,265
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$28,694.25
$8608.28
$3343.28
$8608.28
$3343.28
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 Attendance. Learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet this requirement.
Application Deadline
Applications will open 03 July 2024 (0000 hrs) and will close on 04 Aug 2024 (2359 hrs).
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