Overview

The prevalence of chronic diseases presents unique challenges in an ageing population like Singapore.

Healthcare providers play a vital role in adapting to these challenges by developing specialised skills and knowledge.

The SIT Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Nursing (GCert Rehab Nursing) is designed with a clinical focus to equip nurses with the essential competencies needed to support patients in their rehabilitation journey. It aims to restore individuals to their physical, mental and social well-being.

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

Modules Available

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

Candidates will be awarded a GCert Rehab 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 Rehabilitation 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
  • 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 NUR6101 and choose one of the remaining Specialist Modules.

Code Module Credits
NUR6101 Rehabilitation Nursing I 6
NUR6103 Promoting Health and Managing Disability 6
NUR6104 Leadership in Rehabilitation Nursing 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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