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Overview

This module explores the application of research evidence in clinical practice. To do so, knowledge and competencies in research design, statistical interpretation and critical appraisal will be developed. The student will engage in the full process of evidence-based practice through identifying a clinical area of interest, critically appraising relevant literature, identifying gaps in evidence, the barriers and facilitators and the evaluation of evidence-based practice approach. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect deeply about their personal and societal values, their professionalism and how both values and professionalism shape their ethical behaviours in clinical practice. Participants also have the opportunity to explore the tension between organizational and societal demands. It is hoped that this module will provide clarity on ethical dilemma for the health professionals in their everyday interaction with patients and clients.

The module uses blended learning pedagogy and flexible scheduling for adult learners. The learning activities and assessment strategies reflect workplace demands, upskill module participants knowledge and practice and enhance service delivery.

Teaching Team

What You’ll Learn

Topics	Topic Details
Introduction	Principles of evidence based practice Developing a clinical question
Research evidence	Types and levels of evidence Sources and nature of evidence Grey literature
Sourcing evidence	Developing a database search and retrieving the articles grey literature
Ethics and Professionalism	Theoretical perspectives Medical ethics and dilemmas Cultural and socio-political influences in healthcare Ethical issues within profession and at the workplace Moral leadership
Critical Appraisal	Research design and methods of appraisal Bias Quality
Practice, evidence and implementation	Interpreting research findings for use in the clinical setting Ethical aspects of research translation into practice Internationalisation of healthcare Reflective practice
Implementation and Evaluation	Clinical guidelines Ethics and clinical decision making Barriers and Facilitators to implementation of EBP Outcome and Process measurement Quality and Value

Who Should Attend

Any healthcare professionals.

SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) - Eligible Course

This course is SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) eligible. Please refer to the user guide how to register for courses utilising your SLC.

Find out more about SITizens Learning Credits (SLC).

Prerequisites

Related and relevant health-science-related qualifications and working experience.

Documents and information you would need to complete this application:
Please upload documents under Online Applications - Supporting Documents section.

1. Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
2. Recognised BSc degree in any of the health sciences registrable with the local regulatory bodies*
3. Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
4. Professional certification
5. English proficiency test, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent ^
6. Answers to the following questions:

Your reasons for pursuing the module (100 - 150 words)
Why did you select SIT over other academic institutions? (100 - 150 words)
What do you hope to achieve at the completion of the module? (100 - 150 words)

* Mandatory Documents
^ If applicant's basic professional qualification was not obtained from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America)

Duration

Part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation: 1 - 3 years
Part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation: 1 - 5 years
Each module is around 12-14 weeks in duration
Candidates are expected to set aside time for self-directed learning for the entire duration of the module

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:

Attend 75% of the module, and
Undertake credit bearing assessment

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:

Attend 75% of the module, and
Participants who pass the Assessment criteria of the respective module will earn 6 credits, which are stackable for Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma qualifications.<
Candidates who pass 4 modules (totalling 24 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by Singapore Institute of Technology.
Candidates who pass 8 modules (totalling 48 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by Singapore Institute of Technology.

Schedule

Week	Activity Type	Topic	Time
1	Tutorial	Evidence Based Practice (EBP) – what it is and what it is not	6:30 to 8:30pm
2	Tutorial	Asking the clinical question	6:30 to 8:30pm
3	Tutorial	Acquiring the research evidence Appraising the research evidence	6:30 to 8:30pm
4	Tutorial	Applying the results in clinical practice	6:30 to 8:30pm
5	Tutorial	Assessing the results in clinical practice	6:30 to 8:30pm
6	Workshop 1	Ethics and Healthcare – Part 1a	17 Feb 2022 1:30pm to 6:00pm
6	Workshop 1	Ethics and Healthcare – Part 1b	18 Feb 2022 8:30am to 12:00pm
6	Assessment task 1	Quiz (30%)	Varies, dependent on student (to be submitted online)
7		Break
8	Workshop 2	Ethics and Healthcare – Part 2	28 Feb 2022 8:30am to 5:30pm
9	Workshop 3	Implementation Science – the healthcare challenge	11 March 2022 8:30am to 5:30pm
10	Assessment task 2	Literature review (35%)< /td>	Varies, dependent on student (to be submitted online)
13	Assessment task 3	Group Presentation (35%)	2 hours, TBC

Fees

Category	Full Fee	After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) / Singapore PR	$~~4,173.00~~	$1,251.90
Singapore Citizen (40 & above)	~~$4,173.00~~	$471.90
Non-Singaporeans	$4,173.00	Not Eligible

Note:

All figures include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
You can opt for either SkillsFuture Funding or Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. Both cannot be combined.

Learn more about funding types available

Terms & Conditions:

SkillsFuture Funding

To be eligible for the 70% training grant awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:

Be a Singaporean Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy

To be eligible for the 90% enhanced subsidy awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:

Be a Singaporean Citizen
Be at least 40 years old
Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme

SIT reserves the right to collect the balance of the programme fees (i.e. the potential grant amount) directly from the applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) should the above requirements not be fulfilled.

SIT reserves the right to make changes to published course information, including dates, times, venues, fees and instructors without prior notice.

Course Series

Find out more about the Modular Certification Courses - Elder Health and Rehabilitation

Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation
These modules are stackable towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation or can be taken individually as a single module as follows:

HSC6001 Independent Professional Practice
HSC6002 Evidence Based Practice and Ethics
HSC6003 Health and Ageing
HSC6004 Principles and Practice of Elder Person Rehabilitation
HSC6005 Falls, Mobility and Elder Persons
HSC6006 Motor Control and Learning
HSC6007 Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders
HSC6008 Neurological Rehabilitation
HSC6009 Pain – Learn, Unlearn, Relearn

Each module carries 6 credits which are stackable for Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation. Candidates who pass any of the 4 modules (inclusive of 3 compulsory modules in bold), totalling 24 credits, with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5 to be completed within a 3 year period will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by SIT.

Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation
These modules are stackable towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation or can be taken individually as a single module as follows:

HSC6001 Independent Professional Practice
HSC6002 Evidence Based Practice and Ethics
HSC6003 Health and Ageing
HSC6004 Principles and Practice of Elder Person Rehabilitation
HSC6005 Falls, Mobility and Elder Persons
HSC6006 Motor Control and Learning
HSC6007 Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders
HSC6008 Neurological Rehabilitation
HSC6009 Pain – Learn, Unlearn, Relearn

Each module carries 6 credits which are stackable for Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation. Candidates who pass any of the 8 modules (inclusive of 3 compulsory modules in bold), totalling 48 credits, with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5 to be completed within a 5 year period will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by SIT.