Certificate in Working with Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses and their Families (OACIF)
(Non-SSG)
About the Course
This course is the first of its kind where we engage a multi-disciplinary team to develop the course and to ensure that participants will be able to understand it from a more holistic perspective.
With the ageing population, many of us will have to learn how to live with chronic illnesses. The future of medical care would probably have to move closer to homes and communities where individuals live as we seek to reduce dependency on the health care systems. This will inevitably mean that families will need to learn how to support and care for their family members who have chronic illnesses. This would especially be true for Singapore where we see Family as the first line of defence in our social welfare.
Course Duration
28 Hours (4 days)Date of Commencement
2 Oct 2026Date of Completion
30 Oct 2026Course Objectives
This course enables Trainees to:
- The participants will be able to understand in the holistic perspective to engage with families.
- At the same time, the participants will have a wide understanding of different aspects that might have an impact on the patient and their families.
Applicant Requirements
The course is relevant for clinicians and health care professionals at entry level or any experience working with older adults and families.
Course Fees
$2,725.00 (w/ GST)
PCG Subsidy Pending
Course Structure
The course will be conducted 4 days and will cover the topics as shown below.
| Course Sessions | Training |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction to a Systemic Perspective in Working with Older Adults with Chronic Ilnesses and their Families.
2. End of life Issues, Grief and Loss, Appreciating end of life |
Priscilla Tor
Chee Wai Yee |
| 3. The Silver Narrative, The Clinical Frailty Scale and Coping, Complex Systems Theory and the Medical Interface | Dr. Gilbert Yeo |
| 4. Advanced Care Planning, Lasting Power of Attorney, Will
5. Rolland’s Typology of Illnesses, Understanding Treatment Burden, Dual Processing |
Julia Lee
Priscilla |
| 6. Applications: Rolland’s Grid and Dual Processing Tools, Circular and Reflexive Questioning | Priscilla |
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Trainees will be engaged in the learning process with lectures, small group discussions led by an experienced team of Therapists and Associate Therapists from CCC, and experiential exercises.
We are planning for the course to be conducted in our premises.
Requirements for Completion
OACIF does not have an assignment component. However, to be awarded the Certificate in Working with Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses and their Families, the Trainees must attain at least 80% of attendance of the total course hours (28 Hours).
Enquiries
For further information, please email Ms. Hazel Lin at training@counsel.org.sg or Mr. Soh Chang Ci at chang@counsel.org.sg.
Alternatively, you may submit your enquiries using the CONTACT US form. Please remember to select ‘Certificate in Working with Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses and their Families’ from the dropdown menu.
How to Apply
Please submit the Training Application Form when the applications open.
| Intake | Date of commencement | Date of completion | Dates of Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | 2, 9, 16 & 30 Oct 2026 |
Note
- Applicants will be notified via email within 7 days from the closing date of application if they have been accepted into the course.
Apply for Oct 2026 Intake Now!
Closing date for the October 2026 intake is 18 September 2026. PCG Subsidy Pending!
Equip Yourself to Enhance Your Quality of Care
Closing Date for October 2026 Intake is on 18 September 2026. PCG Subsidy Pending.
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