Course Overview
Domain
Health and Social Sciences
Format
Modular Certification Course
Duration
3+ months
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Updated: July 2024
This module has an updated learning pathway that can now be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate in Adult and Geriatric Rehabilitation (GCert AGR). The GCert AGR is also stackable towards SIT’s Master of Health Sciences.
Designed to develop advanced knowledge and competencies in elder care rehabilitation, this module utilises the International Classification of Disability as a foundational framework. It offers insights into rehabilitation approaches for a range of medical, post-surgical, and biopsychosocial conditions commonly encountered in older patients.
Rehabilitation strategies highlight the essential role of interprofessional collaboration, especially in the context of geriatric rehabilitation, where it is critically needed for achieving optimal outcomes.
The module will expose learners to various learning activities and assessment strategies tailored to meet the dynamic demands of the workplace, fostering enhanced service delivery and personal upskilling. These activities include keynote lecture, seminar series, workshops, tutorials, and more.
Additionally, learners will be able to demonstrate their acquired knowledge through an assessment that includes two written assignments and an oral presentation. The assessment will emphasise using technology to enhance care, a case study, and implementing service improvements.
Who Should Attend
- Any healthcare professionals interested in the health and rehabilitation of elder people
Prerequisites
- Related and relevant health-science-related qualifications and working experience
Documents and information you would need to complete this application:
Please upload documents under Online Applications - Supporting Documents section.
- Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
- Recognised BSc degree in physiotherapy or occupational therapy registrable with the local regulatory bodies*
- Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
- Professional certification
- English proficiency test, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent^
- Answers to the following questions:
- Your reasons for pursuing the module (100 - 150 words)
- Why did you select SIT over other academic institutions? (100 - 150 words)
- What do you hope to achieve at the completion of the module? (100 - 150 words)
* Mandatory Documents
^ If applicant's basic professional qualification was not obtained from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America)
What You Will Learn
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of World Health Organisation International Classification of Human Function (ICF)
- Discuss and appraise the application of the ICF in elder care
- Appraise and discuss biopsychosocial and ethical issues and dilemmas that can arise in elder care and clinical decision making
- Critique the competing demands of economic, organisational, political and sociocultural contexts that impact on the delivery and acceptability of elder care services and rehabilitation
- Understand and evaluate the value and challenges of inter-professional working in elder person care
- Design and propose a clinical initiative that would enhance elder person rehabilitation
- Identify barriers and facilitators in the implementation of different models of elder care rehabilitation and services
- Interpret research and other evidence for translation into elder person rehabilitation and the gaps in knowledge
Teaching Team
Alan Wong
Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Tim Xu
Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Bernadine Teng Sze Kee
Assistant Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 |
Introduction to the module and other matters |
| Week 2 |
ICF framework and applications |
| Week 3 |
Biopsychosocial and ethical issues in elder care rehabilitation |
| Week 4 | An overview of geriatric rehabilitation – what it means and what it does not |
| Week 5 | Challenges and benefits of various models of elder care rehabilitation and services |
| Week 6 | Assignment 1: oral presentation |
| Week 7 | Break |
| Week 8 | Clinical reasoning in elder person rehabilitation |
| Week 9 |
Comprehensive geriatric assessment frailty and its assessment |
| Week 10 | Assignment 2 due |
| Week 11 | Policy context of elder person rehabilitation |
| Week 12 | Rehabilitation for the ageing adults: principles and practice: an update |
| Week 13 | Assignment 3 due |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module, and
- Candidates who pass the assessment criteria of the respective module will earn 6 credits, which can be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate in Adult and Geriatric Rehabilitation
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$4,251.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,275.30 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$495.30 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,275.30 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$4,251.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
Course Runs
Learning Pathway
Earn a Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Adult Geriatric and Rehabilitation is designed with a clinical focus to deepen and broaden the skills of allied health professionals, enabling them to apply scientific learning and knowledge to the clinical applications of healthcare for elder persons.
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