Overview

Due to advancements in medical technology and treatment protocols, there is a growing need for trained nurse professionals who can navigate the complexities of transplant care.

The SIT Graduate Certificate in Organ Transplant Nursing (GCert Organ Tx Nursing) is designed with a clinical focus to equip nurses with essential skills and knowledge for managing organ transplantation.

There will be emphasis on protection, promotion, and optimisation of health for both transplant recipients and living donors during the peri-transplant and post-transplant phases.

Learners will gain expertise in the rehabilitation needs of post-transplant patients, collaborate effectively with allied health professionals, and manage the daily activities of organ recipients in community settings.

Each module, worth 6 credits, can be taken individually or stack towards a Graduate Certificate in Organ Transplant Nursing.

Modules Available

Modules are stackable towards a GCert Organ Tx Nursing. They can also be taken individually.

Candidates will be awarded a GCert Organ Tx Nursing if they pass 3 modules totalling 18 credits (including 1 Core Module) within 2 years with a CGPA of ≥ 2.0., which can then be stacked to the Graduate Diploma in Organ Transplant Nursing or 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
  • Hold current registration with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
  • Registered nurses with at least two years of working experience in nursing, of which at least one year must be in the relevant specialty field of any adult organ transplant
  • Submission of the following documents:
    • Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
    • Minimum BSc degree in nursing registrable with the local regulatory bodies*. Any other qualifications will be considered on case-basis^
    • Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
    • Professional certification
    • 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)

Note:
* Mandatory documents
^ Applicants with a Diploma in Nursing are not eligible to stack to SIT's Master of Health Sciences.

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 NUR6105 and choose one of the remaining Specialist Modules.

Code Module Credits
NUR6105 Organ Transplant Nursing 6
NUR6106 Specialty Organ Transplant Nursing I 6
NUR6108 Post Transplant Rehabilitation 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 the module; and
  • Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment during the module

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