Specialist Diploma in Nursing (Correctional Health)
About This Course
The Specialist Diploma in Nursing (Correctional Health) course will be offered part-time in 2 Post-diploma Certificates (PDCs) over 10 months (44 weeks). Total curriculum is 240 hours. The following PDCs are covered under this programme:
1. Post-Diploma Certificate in Principles of Correctional Health (120 hours)
2. Post-Diploma Certificate in Practice of Correctional Health Nursing (120 hours)
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
For Post-Diploma Certificate in Principles of Correctional Health:
- be practising in the correctional health setting (or equivalent);
- have a Diploma in Nursing from a local Polytechnic, ITE, or other IHLs or an equivalent qualification;
- have minimum of 2 yrs working experience with a minimum of 1 yr in the discipline of study;
- be supported by the employer.
For Post Diploma Certificate in Practice of Correctional Health Nursing:
- be a Registered Nurse with Singapore Nursing Board practising in the correctional health setting;
- have a Diploma in Nursing from a local Polytechnic or an equivalent qualification;
- have minimum of 2 years working experience with a minimum of 1 year in the discipline of study;
- have completed the Post-Diploma Certificate in Principles of Correctional Health of the Specialist Diploma in Nursing (Correctional Health), or, the customised course on “Principles of Correctional Health for Practitioners” from NYP;
- be supported by employer.