Profile
This course is jointly offered by Ren Ci Learning Academy (RCLA) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP). It aims to provide in-service staff and new entrants with a sound theoretical understanding of gerontology and practical skills and knowledge to engage, support and empower older adults and their families in the community. The course also aims to deepen skillsets for in-service staff such as Program Executives and CCEs to enhance their proficiency in leading programme development and volunteer management.
What You'll Learn
This subject introduces students to the overarching challenges faced in long-term care systems in Singapore and worldwide, and the importance of integrated care in achieving long-term positive health outcomes for older adults and the community. Students will learn about current and emerging preventive, intermediate and long-term care interventions set in Singapore's community care sector, and care models such as person-centred care that will become increasingly relevant to future cohorts of older adults.
Minimum Entry Requirement
A Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Learn Technical Diploma / Work-Study Diploma or equivalent
OR
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
OR
A Post-Secondary Certificate with at least 3 Years of relevant
working experience
Applicants with other equivalent academic qualifications and/or working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.