Course Schedule
About Course
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters
Course Schedule
Duration: 21 hours
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Schedule may be subject to changes. The detailed timetable will only be released upon enrolment and closer to the course commencement date.
For self-sponsored applicant, you may proceed to apply after signing in with Singpass / Student ID.
For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company HR to put in the application via the company portal using Corppass at STEP.
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Schedule may be subject to changes. The detailed timetable will only be released upon enrolment and closer to the course commencement date.
For self-sponsored applicant, you may proceed to apply after signing in with Singpass / Student ID.
For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company HR to put in the application via the company portal using Corppass at STEP.
About Course
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the participant will able to:1. Discuss with the clients and caregivers on the following chronic disease process, complications and self-care management;
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Asthma / COPD
- Chronic kidney disease
2. Perform effective counseling on behavioural health change to the clients and caregivers using motivational interviewing skills; and
3. Teach self-management skills specific to diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD and chronic kidney disease to promote and maintain optimal health, and prevent complications and disability.
Course Description
Topics covered are:Teaching Methodology
- Role and Responsibilities of Nurse Counsellor
- Effective counselling strategies
Diabetic Mellitus (DM)
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Asthma / COPD
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Basic Motivational Interview (MI)
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
Course Structure
TPG course reference No.
TGS-2023025561
Fundamentals of Chronic Disease Management for Nurse Counsellors (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning)
Entry Requirements
Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
Financial matters
Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)
| Description | Fundamentals of Chronic Disease Management for Nurse Counsellors (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning) | Total course fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full Course fee | $763.00 | $763.00 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ | $228.90 | $228.90 |
GST rate
The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.
Payment option
The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.
Allowed payment by
The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Refund and withdrawal policy
- Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.
Remarks
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) can only be used to cover:
(i) Course fees payable;
(ii) Assessment fees which are part of the course;
(iii) Certification fees which are part of the course; and
(iv) GST imposed on components supported for SFC use.
Penalty charges apply if you:
(i) are absent/no-show;
(ii) withdraw from a course within 14 days of the course start date;
(iii) fail to meet terms and conditions for funding eligibility.
SFC cannot be used to offset penalty charges imposed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
(i) Course fees payable;
(ii) Assessment fees which are part of the course;
(iii) Certification fees which are part of the course; and
(iv) GST imposed on components supported for SFC use.
Penalty charges apply if you:
(i) are absent/no-show;
(ii) withdraw from a course within 14 days of the course start date;
(iii) fail to meet terms and conditions for funding eligibility.
SFC cannot be used to offset penalty charges imposed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic.