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Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Name: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Price: 1698 SGD

Training Provider: Republic Polytechnic

Course Reference: TGS-2021005791

S$1,698

About This Course

As per course description.

What You'll Learn

This module introduces basic understanding of various complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices, its integration, development, and roles in general health and disease management. Students will be exposed to appreciate the various theoretical concepts and possible risks associated with CAM practices. The four major domains of CAM practices namely (i) whole medical systems, (ii) mind-body medicine, (iii) biologically based practices and (iv) manipulative and body-based practices will be discussed. The module also discusses the future directions (including regulatory aspects) for CAM practices in Singapore; and CAM modernization concepts e.g. herb to dosage forms.

Entry Requirements

‘O’ Levels: At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes in the following subjects
- English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 – 7
- Any Science subject Grade 1 – 6
- Any 1 relevant subject subject Grade 1 – 6
- And at least 1 year relevant work experience

Higher Nitec: GPA ≥ 2.0 OR GPA ≥ 1.5 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience

Nitec: GPA ≥ 3.5 OR GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience

Higher Nitec in Technology/Services: GPA ≥ 2.0 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience

Nitec in Technology/Services: GPA ≥ 3.5 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience

WSQ: Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) AND at least 1 year relevant work experience AND Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA

Do not possess any of the above qualifications: Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience.