Post-Diploma Certificate in Principles and Science of Gerontology Nursing (part of Specialist Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology)-SDGR1)
About This Course
The Post-Diploma Certificate in Principles and Science of Gerontology Nursing (PDC1 of of Specialist Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology)-SDGR1) comprises 150 hours of training, covering the following modules:
• Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (60 hours)
• Health Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making (45 hours)
• Foundations of care for older adults (45 hours)
What You'll Learn
• Explain the disease process of multisystem disease states of ageing clients in relation to general and systemic pathological concepts;
• Explain pharmacological management of ageing clients with complex health problems with reference to key concepts of pharmacology;
• Perform physical assessment for clinical decisions and interventions using a systematic, comprehensive and focused approach; and
• Plan for care of older adults with reference to geriatric concepts and frameworks, complied data from physical assessment, geriatric assessment and mental health assessment.
Entry Requirements
The admission requirements are:
For Non Work-Study Programme Participants
• A registered nurse with a Diploma in Nursing from a local Polytechnic, ITE, or other IHLs or an equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• At least 2 years' post-registration experience with a minimum of 1 year in the discipline of study.
• Supported by his/her employer
Refer to course website for details - https://stms.polite.edu.sg/.