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.
What You’ll Learn
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.
