Modular Certificate in Applied Pathophysiology & Pharmacology (part of Diploma in Health Sciences (Paramedicine))
About This Course
Modular Certificate in Applied Pathophysiology & Pharmacology (MC4 of Diploma in Health Sciences (Paramedicine) offers the following modules (180 hrs):
Cells, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (30 hrs)
Nervous, Endocrine & Musculoskeletal Disorders (30 hrs)
Cardiovascular, Haematology & Respiratory Disorders (30 hrs)
Digestive, Urinary, Immune & Integumentary Disorders (30 hrs)
Pharmacology (30 hrs)
Research Methods and Statistics (30 hrs)
What You'll Learn
The course will also equip them with transferable skills such as communication, leadership, logistics and crisis management, to improve operational effectiveness and work efficiency. At the completion of this diploma, the participant will be able to:
1. learn the principles of microbiology and the pathophysiology of infections relevant to paramedicine
2. learn the pathophysiology of related disorders relevant to paramedicine
3. the major concepts in pharmacology including the rationale for drug use and the various processes that impact on the safe and effective use of drugs, with emphasis on pre-hospital and emergency medications
4. leran the basic concepts and principles of research methodology
Entry Requirements
The minimum admission requirement is any NITEC certificate or a minimum 3 “O” level passes (with a minimum of D7 for English) plus
(A) EMS Certificate or
- Paramedic Level 3 certificate/ Higher Nitec in Paramedic and Emergency Care (HNPEC)
(B) EMT Certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Pre-Hospital Emergency
Medical Services)
AND Relevant Work Experience:
Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement are to have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Additional requirements for EMT Certificate holders:
A Letter of Support from the employer to guarantee the opportunity for the learner to perform paramedic roles under supervision during clinical placement.
Refer to course website for details - https://nypeservices.nyp.edu.sg/alls/course/cseDetails.jsp?id=HSDP01.