Post-Diploma Certificate in Practice of Gerontology Nursing (part of Specialist Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology)-SDGR1)
About This Course
The Post-Diploma Certificate in Practice of Gerontology Nursing (PDC2 of Specialist Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology)-SDGR1) comprises 140 hours of training, covering the following modules:
• Integrated management and continuity of care for older adults (60 hours)
• Gerontology Nursing Clinical Practice (80 hours)
What You'll Learn
• Plan for care of older adults in a variety of geriatric settings using the concept of care coordination, care transition, continuity of care, multidisciplinary and advanced care planning in an integrated manner across healthcare settings;
• Provide nursing care for older adults using a problem-solving approach through nursing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team;
• Implement treatments and therapeutic approaches based on evidence-based clinical practices for different types of health issues encountered by the older adults; and
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking through reflective practice.
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/.