Modular Certificate in Understanding Health Across Lifespan
About This Course
This Modular Certificate consists of the following modules:
- Health Psychology
- Sociology of Health and Social Care
- Biopsychosocial Aspects of Ageing
- Active Ageing
- Project on Health Across Lifespan / OJT
What You'll Learn
In Singapore, the expanding longevity among seniors and fertility decline are contributing to the greying of its population. By 2030, one in four Singaporeans living amongst us will be aged 65 years and above. This silver tsunami has created new and increasing demands on Singapore’s healthcare system because it is associated with a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions among seniors. Seniors, specifically those with chronic conditions, often lack sufficient knowledge about their condition, health promoting behaviours like regular exercising and healthy nutrition, thus resulting in poor self-care skills. Hence, this course will help you understand seniors better, promote healthy behaviours including exercise and nutrition and prepare you to work with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare staff to keep seniors living in the community healthy.
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.