Community Gerontology Course for Nurses and Care Staff (Basic)

KWSH-CLIN-B-099

Course Overview

COURSE DESCRIPTION / AIMS

This course aims to provide participants with the clinical knowledge and skills for providing essential long-term care for frail elderly living in the community.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

  1. Age-related physical changes and frailty
  2. Nutrition and hydration guidelines for elderly patients
  3. Incontinence and constipation
  4. Polypharmacy and medication management in the elderly
  5. Dealing with delirium, dementia, and depression
  6. Pain assessment
  7. Conducted structured activities for elderly engagement
  8. Community services and care planning

 

Please Note:

A minimum of 75% attendance will be required for you to complete the programme and receive your certificate.

Target Participants

Nursing/care staff working in the community care setting

Course Details

Date/ Time

  • 19 August 2024 to 21 August 2024
  • 30 October 2024 to 1 November 2024

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Venue

Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital @ Potong Pasir

51 Potong Pasir Ave 1,

Singapore 358400

Course Trainers

This course is delivered by trainers from Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital.

Ms Wei LingLing

Senior Nurse Educator, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital

Ms Wei LingLing is a Senior Nurse Educator with Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital. With 20 years of experience specializing in clinical training across a variety of healthcare systems and cultural settings.

  • Her career has spanned diverse nursing positions including staff RN in the ICU, Clinical Database Specialist, Lecturer and Regional Clinical Educator. She holds a Master of Health Services Management from Griffith University.
  • She has won numerous awards for her commitment and contributions to the nursing profession, including Excellent Service Award and COVID-19 Resilience Medal.
  • She is a firm believer in lifelong learning and the endless possibilities that exist for committed public health professionals to positively impact the public’s health.

Ms Adeline Lee

Senior Occupational Therapy Educator, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital

Ms Adeline Lee is a Senior OT educator in KWSH with over 23 years of experience in healthcare. She earned a Master’s in health administration from Flinders University and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy from University of Exeter. Her area of specialisation includes community geriatrics and service development. Prior to joining KWSH, Ms Adeline has worked in health and community care services and developing eldercare policy with MOH and AIC.

Fiona Tan

Senior Nurse Educator, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital

Ms Fiona Tan is a Senior Nurse Educator in KWSH with over 16 years of experience in the healthcare clinical and education industry. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Nursing, and an Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Medical-Surgical). Her area of specialisation includes Medical-Surgical nursing, Training and Development for nurses, allied health workers and nursing students. Prior to joining KWSH, Ms Fiona has worked in both restructured and private hospitals as well as primary healthcare setting in Singapore. Her vast experiences and contributions have won her numerous National accolades such as The Courage Fund Healthcare Humanity Awards (2020) and the MOH Nurses’ Merit Award (2015).

Course Fees: $437.09 (excluding GST)

Prevailing course fee subsidy at 90% for Singaporeans/ PRs and 45% for foreign staff working in eligible community care organisations.

Please register for the course via AIC Learning Management System (LMS 2.0).

Contact us:

(65) 6422-1300
CTI@kwsh.org.sg

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