Return to Work Coordinator (RTWC) Programme
This course is a collaboration with Tan Tock Seng Hospital. It aims to equip participants with core competencies of RTWCs to assess and facilitate the early RTW of ill or injured workers.
About Course
A systematic review of 14 studies showed that return-to-work coordinators (RTWCs) can improve return-to-work (RTW) rates and reduce intervention costs for ill or injured workers (Dol. et al., 2021).
In Singapore, there has been an increasing awareness of the importance of the roles of RTWCs since the national RTW programme was launched in November 2017.
This 2.5-day course has trained more than 80 healthcare professionals across various sectors with the core competencies of RTWCs since its first run in 2016 by the TTSH Occupational Therapy Department. In 2023, SIT has partnered with Tan Tock Seng Hospital to organise this workshop and extend it to non-healthcare professionals involved in facilitating RTW of ill/injured workers at their workplace.
This course aims to equip participants with the core competencies of RTW coordinators to assess and facilitate the early RTW of ill or injured workers and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop an appropriate RTW plan. This will enable healthcare professionals and human resource/health and safety personnel to take on the roles of RTW coordinators working in hospital-based or workplace-based RTW programmes.
Skills you’ll gain
Occupational Therapy
Health Sciences
Who Should Attend
All healthcare professionals and non-healthcare professionals (such as human resource personnel, health and safety officers, and workplace supervisors) working in any sectors who are keen on helping people to RTW
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Use a systematic approach to identify barriers and facilitators to RTW
- Describe the roles of different stakeholders in the RTW process
- Apply effective communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
- Develop an appropriate RTW plan to support early RTW
- Discuss the implications of organisational policies on RTW programmes
Teaching Team
Heidi Tan
Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Joanna Giam
Principal Occupational Therapist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
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Course Details
Schedule
| Activity & Mode of Training | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-workshop self-directed e-Learning (1 hour) – Asynchronous e-Learning | 18 & 19 August 2025 | |
| Teaching and practical (18 hours) – Classroom | 20 – 22 August 2025 | 20 Aug 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 21 Aug 9:00 am – 6:00 pm 22 Aug 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Post-workshop submissions | 25 August – 5 September 2025 Submit case study assignment by 5 September 2025, 2359hrs |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend both days of the workshop
- Obtain at least average of 60% for post workshop knowledge quiz and case study assignment (with a minimum of 50% for case study)
- Submit a self-reflection on interview and communication following peer observation during workshop
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$2,725.00.
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$817.50 |
| Singapore Citizen (Above 40) Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | S$317.50 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$817.50 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$2,725.00 |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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