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[NP-ELCO1] Work-Study Post-Diploma Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry (ELCO1)

Offered by School of Health Sciences

Work-Study Programmes

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Area of interest
Healthcare, Public Health & Social Services

Course Schedule

October 2025 Intake:
Course Date: 20/10/2025 - 16/10/2026

Class Days: Tue &Wed
Time: 8:00am - 11:00am, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning and Asynchronous eLearning


Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice and schedule is subject to change.

About Course

Course Objectives

This programme will equip students with advanced optometry knowledge and skills to manage clients in the community. Graduates will also be able to expand job scope to confidently manage clients with age-related eye diseases and contribute to the improvement of community eye care.

Course Description

This 1 year programme will equip you with advanced Optometry knowledge and skills to manage clients in the community. Graduates will also be able to expand job scope toconfi dently manage clients with age-related eye diseases, and contribute to the improvement of community eye care.

The WSP-Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry consists of the following modules:
1. Geriatric & Low Vision (30 hrs)
2. Ocular & Systemic Diseases (75 hrs)
3. Refractive Correction Strategies (30 hrs)
4. Myopia and its Complications (60 hrs)
5. Community Optometric Practice (60 hrs)
The trainee is employed full-time by the sponsoring company in the duration of the WSP.

Trainer's Profile

Farah Nashir Bounaparte

Farah Nashir Bounaparte is a dedicated optometry educator with an extensive experience in clinical practice and academic instruction. Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Sciences in Optometry, she is committed in equipping future optometrists with the knowledge and practical skills essential for excellence in eye care.

With a strong foundation in both clinical optometry and educational pedagogy, Farah integrates real-world applications into the curriculum, fostering critical thinking and hands-on proficiency. She ensures learners gain confidence in diagnostic techniques, and industry advancements.

Her commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning empowers students to excel in the evolving landscape of optometry.

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024051614

Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry

Post-Diploma Certificate in Community Optometric Practice
Community Optometric Practice (NP-ESCOP0)
Myopia and Its Complications (NP-ESMIC0)
Refractive Correction Strategies (NP-ESRCS0)
Post-Diploma Certificate in Ocular Health
Geriatric & Low Vision (NP-ESGLV0)
Ocular & Systemic Diseases (NP-ESOSD0)

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Citizenship type

Singapore citizen, Singapore PR And Highest qualification:Polytechnic Diploma; Graduated within at most 3 years; Full-time
or

Condition 2

Citizenship type

Singapore citizen, Singapore PR And National Service:Completed National Service (NS) operationally ready date; Within at most 3 years And Highest qualification:Polytechnic Diploma; Graduated within at most 5 years; Full-time

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Post-Diploma Certificate in Ocular Health Post-Diploma Certificate in Community Optometric Practice Total course fee
Full Course fee $7,210.35 $10,300.50 $17,510.85
PR Sponsored by SME (WSP) $679.77 $971.10 $1,650.87
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME (WSP) $679.77 $971.10 $1,650.87
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 (WSP) $984.27 $1,406.10 $2,390.37
Singapore PR (WSP) $2,655.24 $3,793.20 $6,448.44

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).

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.

Remarks

Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually