Geriatric Care Excellence: Enhancing Quality of Life in an Ageing Society
Singapore Polytechnic Partnership
Geriatric Care Excellence: Enhancing Quality of Life in an Ageing Society
TGS-2024051013
Duration: 33 hours
$214.63
(Incl. GST, after 90% support, subject to eligibility requirement)
TPG Reference: TGS-2024051013
This course is offered in partnership with Singapore Polytechnic.
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Develop practical skills in ethical caregiving, psychosocial support and communication. Support seniors’ health, active ageing and daily living needs, and understand end-of-life planning to enhance quality of life in the community.
Overview
Course Highlights
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply the necessary psychosocial support and intervention of care
- Identify the developmental stages and common health problems of older persons
- Apply principles of professional, legal and ethical conduct procedures in intervention therapy
- Create a safe, healthy, and hygienic environment for seniors
- Apply effective communication and active listening skills in a intergenerational and multicultural environment
- Develop strategies to advocate and promote active ageing initiatives
- Plan for end-of-life care for seniors (Lasting power of Attorney, Advance Medical Directive, & etc)
Prerequisite Requirements
Basic English Proficiency
Ideal Learner Profile
- Social service staff
- Case workers
- Nursing aides
- Primary caregivers
Pricing
| Fees | Singapore Citizens (21–39 years old), Permanent Residents (21 years and above), Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder | Singapore Citizens (40 years and above) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Fee | $1,690.00 | $1,690.00 |
| 9% GST (on full course fee) | $45.63 | $45.63 |
| Funding amount | $1,183.00 (70% off course fee) | $1,521.00 (90% off course fee) |
| Nett fee payable (incl. GST) | $552.63 | $214.63 |
Skillsfuture subsidies of up to 90% are subject to eligibility. Eligible Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the remaining course fee. Fees shown exclude supplementary fees.
| Fees | Non Small Medium Enterprises (Non-SMEs) | Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Fee | $1,690.00 | $1,690.00 |
| 9% GST (on full course fee) | $45.63 | $45.63 |
| Funding amount | $1,183.00 (70% off course fee) | $1,521.00 (90% off course fee) |
| Nett fee payable (incl. GST) | $552.63 | $214.63 |
SME: Company registered or incorporated in Singapore AND employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million.
Course Fee Funding:
- SME: 70% of course fee
- Non-SME: 50% of course fee
Eligible for:
- Absentee Payroll Funding
- Capped at $4.50 per hour per trainee and a maximum of $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year
- Eligible for SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Curriculum & Modules
Module 1 - Understanding Stages of Health in Seniors
Module 2 - Fundamentals of Ethical Caregiving
Module 3 - Communicating Well with the Elderly
Module 4 - Relating Well with Families and Stakeholders
Assessment & Certificate
Certificate Type
• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate
• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate
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