Fundamentals of Chronic Disease Management for Nurse Counsellors (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning)
Training Provider: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Course Reference: TGS-2023025561
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About This Course
By the end of this course, the participant will able to:
1. Discuss with the clients and caregivers on the following chronic disease process, complications and self-care management;
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Asthma / COPD
- Chronic kidney disease
2. Perform effective counseling on behavioural health change to the clients and caregivers using motivational interviewing skills; and
3. Teach self-management skills specific to diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD and chronic kidney disease to promote and maintain optimal health, and prevent complications and disability.
What You'll Learn
Topics covered are:
Teaching Methodology
- Role and Responsibilities of Nurse Counsellor
- Effective counselling strategies
Diabetic Mellitus (DM)
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Asthma / COPD
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Basic Motivational Interview (MI)
Three (3) micro-learning courses (MLCs) for self-paced learning to enhance understanding.
1. Counselling skills for nurses
2. Drugs used for diabetics
3. Polypharmacy for the elderly
Teaching Methodology
- Role and Responsibilities of Nurse Counsellor
- Effective counselling strategies
Diabetic Mellitus (DM)
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Asthma / COPD
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Basic Motivational Interview (MI)
Three (3) micro-learning courses (MLCs) for self-paced learning to enhance understanding.
1. Counselling skills for nurses
2. Drugs used for diabetics
3. Polypharmacy for the elderly
Entry Requirements
Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board
Course Details
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