Caregiving and End-of-Life Planning

Caregiving Basics

Age Well Everyday - Caregiving (conducted online)

by National University of Singapore

 

The need for caregiving in Singapore is increasing due to changing healthcare and social needs. This module is developed to help those who want to know more about caregiving and to equip them with knowledge and skills of caregiving.

 

Duration: 3 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$15.43

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Basic Care for Elderly (Malay)

by TSAO Foundation

 

This intensive and interactive workshop aims to provide an introduction to some of the most fundamental issues of ageing and caregiving in the ageing process , practical skills and hands-on practice on caring for the elderly e.g. safe use of mobility aids, safe transfer and positioning, and communication skills.  

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Basic Care for Elderly

by TSAO Foundation

 

This interactive workshop provides an introduction to the fundamental issues of ageing and caregiving in the ageing process and imparts practical skills with hands-on practice for elderly care eg. safe use of mobility aids, safe transfer and positioning, and communication skills.  It empowers caregivers with the knowledge and understanding of some of the most fundamental issues of ageing and eldercare, as well as practical skills needed in caring for older persons.

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Basics of Elder Caregiving Skills

by Centre for Seniors

 

This interactive workshop provides basic knowledge and skills in communicating with the elderly and assisting them in Activities of Daily Living such as personal hygiene, mobility, feeding and toileting. It also introduces caregiving as a career, particularly for those joining the community care sector or involved in community work with the elderly.

 

Duration: 16 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$92.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Be a Healthy & Happy Caregiver!

by TSAO Foundation

 

Caregiving can be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting, and caregivers are often at risk of experiencing stress and burnout. This can lead to neglect of their own biopsychosocial well-being.

This course aims to help caregivers recognize the signs of stress, communicate their needs effectively, and manage their stress to prioritize their own self-care. By increasing their knowledge of self-care and building social support, caregivers can become more effective, happy, and healthy in their caregiving roles.

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Cancer Care Roadmap: For Caregivers by Caregivers

by SG Assist Pte. Ltd.

 

When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, the rush of emotions and questions can be overwhelming.
 

'Cancer Care Roadmap: For Caregivers by Caregivers' aims to guide you through these critical early stages, offering a compassionate and practical guide to cancer caregiving.
 

This course empowers you to ask the right questions, consult the right professionals to make well-informed decisions. It also explores emotional support strategies to help maintain meaningful communication with loved ones during this difficult time.

 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$68.46
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Caregiver Basics

by Republic Polytechnic (RP)

 

Caregiver Basics course provides new caregivers an overview of the important techniques and useful tips to assist and manage the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for senior citizens. This helps to create a safe and comfortable environment for their care recipient and themselves.

 

Duration: 15 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$185.00

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Developing A Care Plan

by Centre for Seniors

 

This course will help participants understand the healthcare needs and living arrangements in a care plan including financial planning and budgeting to meet the daily needs and manage emergencies in the event of a crisis. This course is also useful to family caregivers and social workers who provide proper advice on care planning to the elderly.

 

Duration: 5 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$30.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Holistic Caregiving: Continuing Physical Rehabilitation Beyond Hospital Discharge

by SG Assist Pte. Ltd.

 

This 2-day workshop equips caregivers with essential knowledge and practical skills to support care recipients' rehabilitation post-discharge. Participants will learn to recognize evolving care needs, apply physiotherapy techniques, and manage assistive devices effectively.
 

Emphasis is placed on preventing caregiver fatigue, motivating care recipients, and maintaining a balanced approach to foster independence.
 

Guided by a seasoned physiotherapist, learners will practise techniques, develop communication strategies for healthcare advocacy, and build a responsive care plan to support long-term well-being.

 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$79.70
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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做个健康快乐的看护者 - 自我身心的护理 (Be a Healthy & Happy Caregiver!)

by TSAO Foundation

 

看护的工作可能会在身体、情感和心理上带来极大的压力,看护者通常面临着压力和疲劳的风险。这可能导致他们忽视自己的生物心理社会福祉。

 

本课程旨在帮助看护者识别压力迹象,有效沟通他们的需求,并管理压力以优先考虑自己的自我关怀。通过增加对自我关怀的了解并建立社会支持,看护者可以在照顾角色中变得更有效、更快乐、更健康。

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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看护 (线上课程)

by National University of Singapore

 

随着新加坡医疗保健和社会需求的改变,也同时促使国人对看护的需求增加。本课程的目的是为了帮助那些想进一步了解看护知识和技巧的人士。 本课程侧重于讲解看护的重要性以及说明如何管理相关问题:药物管理,饮食和营养,个人护理和卫生,以及家居改善以提高年长者的家居安全。本课程还将讨论看护面对的压力和为您提供社区支持服务的资源。

 

Duration: 3 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$15.43

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Caring for Persons with Dementia

了解失智症 (Dementia II: Care and Support)

by Centre for Seniors

 

这个为期 2 天的課程旨在让学习者掌握有关失智症的必要知。本课程涵盖以下内容: 了解失智症常见类型, 疾病过程、体征和症状对失智症患者的影响 。学习者将获得有效的技能和技巧, 以便照顾和支持失智症患者在日常生活和活动。通过有效的沟通技巧与失智症患者互动, 提高他们的生活质量。照顾者的自我照顾。This workshop equips participants with knowledge and insights into dementia - disease process, signs and symptoms, and impact on persons with dementia and their caregivers. They will acquire skills and techniques to care for persons with dementia in their activities of daily living (ADLs) and enhance their quality of life. They will learn self-care techniques and useful community resources for support.

 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$86.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Dementia II: Care and Support

by Centre for Seniors

 

This workshop equips participants with knowledge and insights into dementia - disease process, signs and symptoms, and impact on persons with dementia and their caregivers. They will acquire skills and techniques to care for persons with dementia in their activities of daily living (ADLs) and enhance their quality of life. They will learn self-care techniques and useful community resources for support.

 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$86.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Dementia Awareness Workshop

by Dementia Singapore Ltd

 

This course promotes a dementia-friendly society by offering quality care and support to persons with dementia while empowering the community through advocacy and training. It debunks myths and highlights communication challenges with people with dementia. By the end, participants will recognize dementia signs and symptoms, assist those in distress, and connect with appropriate community resources to support persons with dementia effectively.

 

Duration: 3 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$15.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Enabling EDIE

by Dementia Singapore Ltd

 

This immersive workshop enables participants to see the world through the eyes of persons living with dementia utilising virtual reality technology. The program explores what it may feel like to experience dementia, care for someone with dementia, and to work in partnership to identify support needs and develop a support plan.

 

Duration: 3 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$24.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Facilitate Meaningful Interaction with Persons with Dementia

by Dementia Singapore Ltd

 

The course will enable participants to gain a basic understanding of the challenges faced by persons with dementia, and how to engage them meaningfully with effective communication strategies. By the end of the course, participants will be able to recognise signs and symptoms of dementia and assist those in distress as well as gain the knowledge to employ effective communication strategies to engage with them meaningfully.

 

Duration: 7 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$40.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Reminiscence Arts for Dementia

by Dementia Singapore Ltd

 

Reminiscence Arts for Dementia aims to enable individuals to lead activities that incorporate reminiscence elements using arts and artefacts to create meaningful interaction with persons living with dementia. The objective of reminiscence is to improve mood, encourage communication and empowering persons living with dementia to express themselves through a range of art mediums, providing various modes of stimulation and deepening levels of engagement. 

 

Duration: 9 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$43.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Knowing Dementia 

by Fei Yue Community Services

 

This 2-day workshop aims to help you learn about Dementia and the skills necessary to provide support and assistance to seniors with Dementia by using a person-centred approach. The trainer will teach you the key mechanisms of befriending as well as tips and tricks to communicate effectively with seniors with dementia.

 

Duration: 15 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$60.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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了解失智症 (Volunteer Training: Knowing Dementia)

by Fei Yue Community Services

 

这2天的课程里会帮助义工增强他们对失智症的了解与知识,让义工运用《以个人为本》的技能,更有效的来支持失智症患者和他们的看顾者。

 

Duration: 15 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$60.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Understand Dementia - Just forgetful or dementia?

by Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

 

This 1-day workshop aims to help you understand dementia and how it affects memory and a person’s behaviour. Our expert trainer will also equip you with the right strategies to care for someone with dementia. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to define dementia, its stages, and its impacts on one’s cognitive function and identify strategies to care for someone with dementia.

 

Duration: 7 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$65.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Living Well - Designing an elderly- and dementia-inclusive, smart environment

by Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

 

The course aims to comprehensively address issues of environmental fit, for seniors and/or persons with cognitive impairment (associated with dementia) and their families, by introducing applicable elderly- and dementia-inclusive technology/IOT and environmental design in the living space

 

Duration: 4 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$45.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Age Well Everyday - Dementia Prevention (conducted online)

by National University of Singapore

 

Developed by health professionals in Singapore, this course will offer a comprehensive discussion of dementia with a focus on its definition, symptoms, prevalence, risk factors, types of dementia, diagnosis process, available treatment and how to care for persons with dementia.

 

Duration: 3 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$15.43

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失智症 (线上课程)

by National University of Singapore

 

失智症课程涵盖有关失智症的概述。 本课程由新加坡的医疗专业人员开发,并且对失智症进行全面的讨论,包括其定义、症状,患病率、风险因素、失智症的类型、诊断过程,实用的治疗方法以及如何看护失智症患者。

 

Duration: 3 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$15.43

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Introduction to Dementia & Reminiscence Workshop Think-Feel-Do Approach

by Temasek Polytechnic

 

This hands-on workshop will have participants learn all about dementia, from the types of dementia to recognizing the symptoms of dementia. Through experiential learning, participants will also learn what to do when meeting persons with dementia and how to interact with persons with dementia using Reminiscence activities

 

Duration: 7 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$85.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Journey with Dementia

by TSAO Foundation

 

The journey with dementia is a complex and challenging experience that affects individuals and their loved ones. This program aims to provide a deeper understanding of dementia, including its causes and types, and offers practical strategies for communication, memory support, daily living, and caregiver well-being.

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Journey with Dementia (Malay)

by TSAO Foundation

 

The journey with dementia is a complex and challenging experience that affects individuals and their loved ones. This program aims to provide a deeper understanding of dementia, including its causes and types, and offers practical strategies for communication, memory support, daily living, and caregiver well-being. 

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Emotional & Self-Care

Can I Hold You A While Longer - Caregiver Workbook

by Montfort Care

 

Derived from Mr. Samuel Ng's, CEO of Montfort Care, book, 'Can I Hold You A While Longer?', this course imparts dementia caregiving insights, illuminating challenges through personal narrative. This experiential programme provides an opportunity to discover your caregiving values, roles and alleviate caregiving burdens.

 

Duration: 15 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$99.80
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Decoding Dysthymia in Older Persons

by Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore)

 

Dysthymia, or Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), is a chronic mood disorder characterized by prolonged feelings of sadness and hopelessness. This course helps participants recognize early symptoms and understand the disorder’s impact on elderly well-being and stress management. Recommended for individuals, caregivers, and families, it offers practical insights and strategies to support seniors living with PDD, improving their quality of life and emotional health through awareness and early intervention.

 

Duration: 4 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$30.00

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Gifts of Caregiving - Level 1 (Building resilience)

by TSAO Foundation

 

This workshop will equip you with the skills to understand and appreciate your motivations and meanings of caregiving. You will explore the impacts of caregiving and manage emotions related to caregiving situations. You will also understand the importance of self-care and develop plans for practising self-care in your daily caregiving routines.

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Grief and Loss in Caregiving (Series 1) - Navigating Through the Feeling of Loss in Preparation for Retirement

by Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore)

 

How prepared are you in the navigation of the journey towards retirement? One may agree that the thought of retiring is an emotional roller coaster-from mixed emotions of joy and excitement to the feelings of fear and sadness. Learn the emotional processes involved in the preparation for retirement. Apply coping mechanisms to address negative emotions and build resilience during the retirement transition. Recommended for individuals, seniors, retirees, social service workers and caregivers.
 

Duration: 4 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$30.00

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Grief and Loss in Caregiving (Series 2) - Helping a Loved One Navigate Through the Feelings of Loss Caused by Physical Illness 

by Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore)

 

This course addresses the emotional challenges that arise when a loved one experiences significant health changes. Participants will explore effective strategies to support their loved ones in expressing their feelings while also recognizing their own emotional responses. Recommended for individuals, caregivers, family members and social service workers who need the knowledge and skills to facilitate the journey together with their loved ones.  

 

Duration: 4 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$30.00

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Mindfulness and Self Care for Healthy Ageing (Malay)

by TSAO Foundation

 

Mindfulness has been established as an evidence-based approach to managing stress. It can be an important method to address burnout among caregivers. By explaining the role of mindfulness in healthy ageing, and sharing techniques to build mindfulness, participants may understand the role mindfulness plays in helping seniors with long-term care, as well as promoting self-care among caregivers.

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Self-care for Caregivers

by Kampung Senang Charity and Education Foundation

 

This course aims to equip participants with self-care skills so that they can become better caregivers for seniors. The course will introduce you to exercises to help you stay calm and centred, manage your emotions and brainwork, as well as learning the different areas and ways of self-care. Lastly, you will conduct a self-examination on the sufficiency of self-care in different areas.

 

Duration: 9 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$50.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Planning Ahead

Beautiful Goodbyes: Leaving well after living well

by Singapore Association For Continuing Education, The

This course takes patients as well as care-givers through the various stages and obstacles of serious illnesses through to end-of-life issues.

 

Duration: 7 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$25.20
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Educational Talk on LPA and Will

by Society of Sheng Hong Welfare Services

 

The course will provide information on the process of making an LPA and Will in Singapore and what it entails. Through this course, participants will learn about LPAs, how to apply for one in Singapore and start discussions with their loved ones on what decisions are to be made. It will cover mental capacity acts, lasting power of attorney, welfare matters, processes and forms, deputyship, wills and more.

 

Duration: 3 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$12.00


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Legal Matters for Seniors

by Singapore Association For Continuing Education

 

Participants will learn essential legal requirements, problems/difficulties faced and the actions that they could take in the following areas: 1. Healthcare, 2. Financial, 3. Housing, 4. Family, 5. Work and 6. Passing-on Matters. The focus will be on legal matters of concern to seniors and coverage will range from social system entitlements and advanced medical directives to caregiver agreements and wills/trusts/inheritance issues.

 

Duration: 7 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$25.20
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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More Plans Less Pain

by Fei Yue Community Services

 

This workshop aims to help you get an overview and plan for your care arrangements, regardless of your age and health conditions. Relevant real-life case studies will be shared, together with individual reflections and group sharing, helping to equip participants with the knowledge and ability to decide on the care they need and want.

 

Duration: 7 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$30.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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The Care of Life: Preparing for Life's Major Milestones (Malay)

by TSAO Foundation

 

This course provides a holistic approach to financial and health planning, aimed at fostering a fulfilling, dignified, and stable future. Participants will delve into effective strategies for achieving financial security and planning for healthcare needs. They will learn about essential legal tools such as the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Advance Care Plan (ACP), to make proactive choices regarding their health and finances. Additionally, the course addresses significant end-of-life decisions to help individuals and families make informed choices.

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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The Care of Life: Preparing for Life's Major Milestones

by TSAO Foundation

 

This course provides a holistic approach to financial and health planning, aimed at fostering a fulfilling, dignified, and stable future. Participants will delve into effective strategies for achieving financial security and planning for healthcare needs. They will learn about essential legal tools such as the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Advance Care Plan (ACP), to make proactive choices regarding their health and finances. Additionally, the course addresses significant end-of-life decisions to help individuals and families make informed choices.

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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TogetherTomorrow: A Collaborative Approach to Future Planning

by SG Assist Pte. Ltd.

 

TogetherTomorrow: A Collaborative Approach to Future Planning is a 14-hour deep dive exploring the 'how', 'why', and 'when' of comprehensive planning. Through interactive role-playing and real-life case studies, you'll understand the emotional and practical significance of holistic planning. We champion a family-centric method, equipping you with tools to involve your loved ones in vital conversations. By the end, you'll not only grasp these critical topics but also have a tailored action plan ensuring peace of mind for the family.

 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$68.46
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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人生休止符 (The Rest Note of Life)

by En Community Services Society

 

我是个乐龄,依然快乐活跃的生活,热爱学习,无忧无虑!然而,人无远虑必有近忧,让我们一起在探索生活的真、善、美之外,也探讨一些明天的生命乐章、学习人生休止符。如果生命是一部列车在我们出生时开出,无论什么车次方向都终有到站之时。我们该如何享受善用在列车上的时光,又该如何整装收拾预备下车呢?让我们在知觉之中妥善处理、安排、委托许多末路的琐碎,让晚年的生活有备无患。
课程将引导参与者探讨生命伦理的观念和如何成功老龄化;了解自身对持久授权书(LPA)、预先护理计划(ACP)和预先医疗指示(AMD)的需要,明白有关的政策法规,并提供相关的资源信息。 让我们在远虑之中活得恬雅自得,化忧虑为认知优势。让我们一起学习处理自己的终生大事!

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$32.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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多计划, 少负担 (More plans Less Pain)

by Fei Yue Community Services

 

本工作坊旨在为学员提供指引,让他们能规划护理安排,且不计年龄和健康状况。课程将以分享相关的真实案例、个人反思和小组分享的形式帮助学员掌握决定所需和想要的护理的知识和能力。

 

Duration: 7 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$30.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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持久授权书 (LPA) 及 遗嘱教育讲座
(Educational Talk on LPA and Will)

by Society of Sheng Hong Welfare Services

 

该课程将提供有关在新加坡订立持久授权书 (LPA) 和遗嘱的流程及其所需内容的信息。 通过本课程,参加者将了解如何申请LPA,并如何同亲人讨论要做出哪些决定。 它将涵盖心智能力法令、持久授权书、个人福利事务、流程、遗嘱等。

 

Duration: 3 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$12.00


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生命的关怀:为人生的重要里程碑做好准备 (The Care of Life: Preparing for Life's Major Milestones)

by TSAO Foundation

 

本课程提供全面的财务和健康规划方法,旨在促进一个充实、体面且稳定的未来。参与者将深入探讨实现财务安全和规划医疗需求的有效策略。课程将介绍《持久授权书》(LPA)和《预立医疗计划》(ACP)等重要法律工具,帮助个人主动选择自己的健康和财务。此外,课程还涉及重要的临终决策,帮助个人和家庭获得知识,以便在各个生命阶段做出尊重其价值观和权利的明智选择。

 

Duration: 8 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$48.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Others

Basic Eldercare Skills for Care Associates

by Centre for Seniors

 

This 3-day workshop aims to equip participants with the relevant basic caregiving knowledge and skills. This course can help those who intend to work as care associates in eldercare settings. At the end of the course, participants will be able to understand the nature of work and the role of a care support staff, assist the elderly in their activities of daily living; and perform the basic care skills necessary in order to work in the community care settings.

 

Duration: 21 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$106.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Better Care, Better Lives: Ageing Well with Assistive Technology

by SG Assist Pte. Ltd.

 

Come join us in this course on practical gerontechnology and discover innovative tools that enhance caregiving and support independent ageing. Experience an immersive tour of our gerontechnology lab, where you'll explore accessible solutions to everyday challenges.

 

Additionally, participate in a guided tour of an age-friendly community and learn effective caregiving strategies. This course offers a unique perspective on how technology and community design work together to empower seniors to age in place.

 

Duration: 4 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$24.00


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Clinic Assistant Course - Basic Level Module 1: Patient Care and Health Management

by National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

 

This course will help Clinic Assistants to learn recognize signs of breathlessness, rashes, and giddiness, enabling them to respond quickly to prevent patient collapse or infection spread. It covers infection control and disinfection principles for clinic premises and equipment to minimize infection risks. They will learn to identify abnormal blood pressure, high fevers, and simple conditions to escalate to doctors following clinic protocols and rendering assistance to doctors during minor procedures while maintaining infection control, chaperone during physical examinations.

 

Duration: 4.5 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$47.00


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Clinic Assistant Course - Basic Level Module 2: Patient Engagement and Care Transition

by National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

 

Clinic Assistant will able to communicate with patients effectively using the right choice of words and body language. They will also be able to manage phone calls politely during busy hours. The Clinic assistant will be taught  how to  handle information in accordance with PDPA and principles regarding patient's confidentiality. They will be able to handle referrals to health care institutions appropriately for acute and chronic visits.  

 

Duration: 4.5 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$41.00


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Clinic Assistant Course - Basic Level Module 3: Communication, Patient Confidentiality and Ethics

by National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

 

Clinic Assistant will receive the knowledge on the physiological and clinical aspects of 3 common chronic conditions i.e. Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Lipid Disorder with emphasis on its prevention and management of these conditions.


They will be able to advise on the regular follow up of patient's appointments, yearly essential health screening i.e DRP

 

Duration: 4.5 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$46.00


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Clinic Assistant Course - Basic Level Module 4: Safe, Effective Healthcare Practices and Medications

by National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

 

Clinic assistant will have the knowledge of  dispensing medication using the 5 rights,  learn the proper storage of drugs methodically    and understand the common dugs dispensed in the clinics for acute and chronic conditions                                                                                          

Duration: 4.5 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$40.00


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Clinic Assistant Course for Healthier SG

by National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

 

This course is designed specifically to empower clinic assistants (CAs) with the essential knowledge and skills to support their clinics in adopting and implementing initiatives under Healthier SG.

 

Duration: 9 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$41.00
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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Dysphagia Awareness and Care for Community Volunteers

by SG Assist Pte. Ltd.

 

This is a comprehensive workshop aimed at equipping community volunteers with essential knowledge and skills to support seniors and caregivers dealing with dysphagia. Participants will gain a clear understanding of dysphagia symptoms, risks, and its impact on seniors' well-being. They will learn to identify suitable food and fluid options for individuals with dysphagia, fostering a safe and nourishing diet.

 

Duration: 14 hours
Nett Fee after Government subsidy: S$68.46
✔SkillsFuture Credit Eligible

 

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