About Course
Course Schedule
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters
About Course
Course Objectives
On completion of the module, the students should be able to:1. justify the decision to perform myopia management in adults, young adults or young children;
2. manage adverse outcomes, such as variable and poor vision in children using the different treatment strategies (multifocal contact lenses, orthokeratology, low-dose atropine);
3. diagnose and manage the signs and symptoms of pathology associated with high myopia; and
4. explain and discuss with children and parents likely myopia control outcomes, pros and cons of different management strategies, including behavioural, optical and therapeutic options.
Course Description
Myopia and its Complications - Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Community Optometric Practice (SDCO) is a 60 hrs module. This module examines the epidemiology, physiology, risk factors, measurements, correction and clinical management of myopia. Students will learn strategies to control myopia and myopia-related ocular complications.Course
Schedule
- Registration Period 01 Jun 2025 - 15 Jul 2025
- Course Date 17 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2027
- Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
- Mode of Training Classroom
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Schedule Info
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery mode: Face-to-face & Home-based learning (Async & Sync)
Course Structure
TPG course reference No.
TGS-2023020835
Myopia and its Complications - Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Community Optometric Practice (SDCO)
Entry Requirements
Condition 1
Highest qualification
Polytechnic Diploma; Polytechnic diploma (NP); Others; Completed at least 1 subjects/specialisations and
Condition 2
Working experience
Full-timeFinancial matters
Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)
| Description | Myopia and its Complications - Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Community Optometric Practice (SDCO) | Total course fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full Course fee | $1,706.94 | $1,706.94 |
| PR Sponsored by SME | $198.88 | $198.88 |
| Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME | $198.88 | $198.88 |
| Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above | $198.88 | $198.88 |
| Long-Term Visit Pass Plus | $512.08 | $512.08 |
| Singapore PR | $512.08 | $512.08 |
| Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 | $512.08 | $512.08 |
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).
Nett Supplementary Fees Payable
- GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
- Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
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.