Part-time Diploma in Health Sciences (Health Management)
About This Course
The objectives of this Part-Time Diploma are to enable students to:
- Coordinate and navigate care of clients in order to ensure seamless transition of care;
- Coordinate all aspects of discharge planning;
- Act as a liaison between patients, family members and the multidisciplinary team (MDT), institutions, external agencies, and the community;
- Work with community partners to support patients in achieving individual health improvement;
- Connect individuals with appropriate health and social services to make best use of community resources to tackle health issues.
- Assist individuals to change their health behavior to improve their own health and wellbeing;
- Promote health in the community through the application of behaviour change strategies; and
- Conduct and evaluate appropriate screenings for the community to establish health and fitness assessments.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
O Levels
• 3 relevant passes; and
• At least 1 year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec
• GPA ≥ 2.0; or
• GPA ≥ 1.5 and at least 1 year relevant work experience
Nitec
• GPA ≥ 3.5; or
•GPA ≥ 3.0 and at least 1 year relevant work
Higher Nitec in Technology / Services
• GPA ≥ 2.0 and at least 1 year relevant work experience
Nitec in Technology / Services
• GPA ≥ 3.5 and at least 1 year relevant work experience
WSQ
• Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher); and
• At least 1 year relevant work experience; and
• Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.