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Post-Diploma Certificate in Optimisation of Engagement with Older Adults (PDC 2 in Specialist Diploma in Gerontology (Community Care Practice))

Training Provider: Temasek Polytechnic
Course Reference: TGS-2024045554
S$4,596

About This Course

This course is jointly offered by Ren Ci Learning Academy (RCLA) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP). It aims to provide in-service staff and new entrants with a sound theoretical understanding of gerontology and practical skills and knowledge to engage, support and empower older adults and their families in the community. The course also aims to deepen skillsets for in-service staff such as Program Executives and CCEs to enhance their proficiency in leading programme development and volunteer management.

What You'll Learn

This certificate in optimising engagement with older adults provides a holistic understanding of the significance of occupational engagement for older adults’ quality of life. It covers frailty management, providing insights into the multifaceted challenges associated with frailty in older adults and strategies for effective management. Additionally, it also covers safety interventions aimed at promoting functional mobility and healthy ageing for older adults of varied cognitive functioning.

Entry Requirements

A Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Learn Technical Diploma / Work-Study Diploma or equivalent

OR

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

OR

A Post-Secondary Certificate with at least 3 Years of relevant
working experience


Applicants with other equivalent academic qualifications and/or working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Course Details

Duration 120 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled 62 students
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