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
21 Feb 2025Date of Completion
21 Mar 2025Course 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)
Eligible NCSS/MSF funded SSAs only
Pre-approve PCG subsidy of $800.00
$1925.00 w/GST per participant (Singapore/ PR)
Limited vacancies for PCG subsidy
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 illnesses and their families | Dr. Gilbert Yeo, Priscilla Tor |
| 2. Psychological issues, behavioural-cognitive model, illness, end of life, grief and loss | Dr. Chua Wei Bin, Priscilla Tor |
| 3. Deputyship, lasting power of attorney, structural family therapy, appreciating family support and engaging the family from a nursing perspective | Julia Lee, Chee Wai Yee |
| 3. Understanding the health care system and the importance of preventive health | Dr. Chua Wei Bin, Priscilla Tor |
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 Assoicate Therapists from CCC, and experiential exercises.
We are planning for the course to be conducted in our premises. However, in the event that the pandemic worsens and that we are unable to, we will conduct the training online via the zoom platform. We will make these arrangements as soon as there is clarity about what is safe.
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. Cheong Li Chye at training@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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | 21 Feb 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 | 21 & 28 Feb, 14 & 21 Mar 2025 |
Note
- Applicants will be notified via email within 7 days from the closing date of application if they have been accepted into the course.
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Closing date for the January 2025 intake is 1 Feb 2025. Limited spaces for PCG subsidy.
Equip Yourself to Enhance Your Quality of Care
Closing Date for February 2025 Intake is on 1 February 2025. Limited spaces for PCG subsidy.
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