Course Information
Learn how to provide chronic disease-specific health education and counselling effectively in the primary healthcare settings
Learning Outcomes
Course
Schedule
Course Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 3 days
Time: TBC
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: TBC
This course may be conducted online subject to Covid-19 guidelines.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
- Role and Responsibilities of Nurse Counsellor
- Effective counselling strategies
- Overview of DM
- Pathophysiology
- Management of DM
- Complications
- Administration of insulin for self and caregiver
- Home Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Diabetic Foot Screening (DFS) and Foot Care
- Diabetic Retinaphotograhy (DRP)
- Sick Days and Special day management
- Exercise
- Hypertension
- Pathophysiology
- Management of Hypertension
- Complications
- Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Action Plan
- Pathophysiology
- Management of Lipid Disorders
- Complications
- Pathophysiology
- Management of Asthma / COPD
- Complication
- Asthma / COPD: Self-Management skills
- Techniques in the administration of
medications using:
Metered Dose Inhaler(MDI)
Dry powder inhaler
Easihaler
Use and Care of Spacer (Volumetric spacer
& Aerochamber)
Use of Asthma Action Plan
- Pathophysiology
- Management of CKD
- Complications
- Introduction
- Use of MI tools for behavioural change
- Application of MI: Practice
In addition to the face-to-face contact hours, the participant will be given access to the
following three (3) micro-learning courses (MLCs) for self-paced learning to enhance
understanding.
1. Counselling skills for nurses
2. Drugs used for diabetics
3. Polypharmacy for the elderly
Trainer's Profile
Lynda is a dedicated educator and healthcare professional with a strong commitment to advancing the nursing field. She possesses an impressive academic background, holding a Master of Science in Applied Gerontology, a Master of Education, an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE), an Advanced Diploma in Community Nursing, and a Bachelor of Nursing. This diverse education equips her with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for effective teaching, particularly in nursing topics related to chronic disease care.
Throughout her professional journey, Lynda has gained valuable experience in primary and hospital care settings, excelling in patient care, clinical coordination, and community health nursing. Her expertise in providing holistic care to a wide range of patients informs her approach to teaching.
Lynda currently teaches full-time and part-time courses in nursing and healthcare, with a focus on general nursing and chronic disease care management. She draws upon her extensive experience in gerontology, education, and community nursing to inspire and educate the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her teaching philosophy emphasises the integration of evidence-based practices, patient-centered care, and continuous professional development, preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare industry.
Lynda’s passion for community health shines through in her dedication to nurturing future nurses, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and empathy required to deliver high-quality care throughout all stages of life.
Certification
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s).
A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who meet the 75% attendance requirement but did not pass all required assessment(s).
Entry Requirements
Applicants should be a Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is till 31 Dec 2024.
SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.
Enhanced training support for SMEs
For enhanced training support for SMEs, enter SME in the promo code during course application.
Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders, please furnish the following documents to the course administrator to qualify for SSG funding:
Self-sponsored learner (**LTVP+): Copy of your green visit pass card, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.
Co-sponsored learner (##LTVP+): Copy of valid and current Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM
GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024.
Note:
- The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
- Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Full course fees | $763.00 |
| Singaporeans aged below 40 qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $228.90 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $88.90 |
| Singaporeans qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $88.90 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & **LTVP+ qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $228.90 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & ##LTVP+ qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $88.90 |
| Others (and Repeat Students) | $763.00 |