Overview

 

With longer life expectancy and declining birth rates, an ageing population is a significant challenge that Singapore and other first-world nations face.

SIT’s Graduate Certificate in Adult and Geriatric Rehabilitation (GCert AGR) 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. It supports Singapore’s efforts to build a future-ready healthcare workforce and meet the rehabilitation needs of an ageing population facing chronic diseases.

Each module, worth 6 credits, can be taken individually or stacked towards a Graduate Certificate in Adult and Geriatric Rehabilitation.

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"Prof Li Khim Wah's lecture is very interactive and lots of discussions. I learned so much in this course and she always answers our questions clearly and patiently."
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Modules Available

Modules are stackable towards a GCert AGR. They can also be taken individually.

Candidates will be awarded a GCert AGR if they pass 3 modules totalling 18 credits (including 1 core module) within 2 years with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5, which can then be stacked to SIT's Master of Health Sciences.

Duration

Each module is around 12–14 weeks in duration. Candidates are expected to set aside time for self-directed learning for the entire duration of the module.

Prerequisites
  • Related and relevant health-science-related qualifications and working experience
  • Submission of the following documents:
    • 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)

Core Modules

You are required to complete either one of the Core Modules.

Code Module Credits
HSC6002 Evidence Based Practice and Ethics 6
HSC6003 Health and Ageing 6

Specialist Modules

You are required to complete the following two Specialist Modules.

Code Module Credits
HSC6004 Principles and Practice of Elder Person Rehabilitation 6
HSC6006 Motor Control and Learning 6


Note:

  • The above modules are subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore.

  • Specialist Modules are known as Discipline Electives under SIT's Master of Health Sciences programme.

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation for each module will be issued to candidates who

  • Attend at least 75% of the module; and
  • Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module

A Certificate of Attainment for each module will be issued to candidates who

  • Attend at least 75% of each module, and
  • Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment during the module

Frequently Asked Questions

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    How does stacking to SIT's Master of Health Sciences work?

    Our Graduate Certificate in Adult and Geriatric Rehabilitation includes one core module and two specialist modules (also known as Discipline Electives). These modules are also components of the Master of Health Sciences programme. By completing the Graduate Certificate, you can transition into the Master of Health Sciences programme and apply these credits towards earning the MHSc degree.

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