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Introduction
Embark on a journey to empower older adults to take charge of their health and wellbeing, built on a foundation of groundbreaking research. The "Health Coaching for Older Adults" training programme is a landmark initiative born from a three-year (2018-2020) research initiative led by Professor Theng Yin Leng. This foundational 2-day programme lays the groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs and challenges of this population, and is designed to equip link workers, volunteers, and caregivers with the skills to support older adults in managing chronic conditions, enhancing their overall wellbeing, and achieving sustainable behavioural change through motivational interviewing techniques. Learn the core principles of health coaching, effective communication strategies, and essential skills to support older adults in adopting healthy habits, overcoming barriers to change, and achieving optimal health outcomes. This programme sets the stage as a foundation to the Health Coaching Techniques programme, setting you on a path to become a qualified health coach and make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults. Upon completing the course, learners will acquire the following knowledge and skills:
- Comprehend the multifaceted aspects of ageing, enabling support for older adults' distinct needs and challenges.
- Design and implement personalized exercise program, enhancing physical function and overall health.
- Apply evidence-based nutrition strategies, promoting healthy eating habits and optimal wellbeing.
- Apply fundamental health coaching principles and skills, facilitating client-centred conversations and behaviour change.
Course Availability
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Date(s): 05 to 06 Dec 2024
Time: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Venue: NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre (Buona Vista)
Registration is closed.
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Date(s): 13 to 14 Jan 2025
Time: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Venue: NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre (Buona Vista)
Registration Closing Date: 23 Dec 2024
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain what health coaching is and its differences with other healthcare professions.
• Provide examples of how health coaching can be used to improve health outcomes among community dwelling older adults.
• Gain a basic understanding of different techniques used in health coaching
• Use basic knowledge of gerontology, nutrition, and physical exercise to facilitate effective health coaching.
• Identify health coaching job opportunities in Singapore.
LU1: Foundation in Gerontology
Foundation in Gerontology course offers a interdisciplinary overview of the ageing process, encompassing psychological, sociological, health, medical, and social policy perspectives. With a global focus and emphasis on the Asian experience, this course explores major ageing theories, bio-psycho-social frameworks, to equip students with a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding population ageing.
LU2: Exercise and Fitness
Exercise and Fitness course complements the overall Health Coaching training programme, focusing on the vital role of physical activity in promoting healthy aging for elderly individuals. Topics covered include the importance of personal fitness, various exercise types, and techniques for preventing injuries and managing pain. By exploring the exercise and fitness aspects of Health Coaching, participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills to support older adults in achieving optimal physical function and overall wellbeing.
LU3: Nutrition for Older Adults
Nutrition for Older Adults course offers a comprehensive overview of nutrition and dietetics principles, tailored to the unique needs of older adults in Singapore. With a focus on the local context, this course explores the impact of nutrition on healthy aging, addressing common challenges and concerns specific to Singapore's older adult population. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills to provide effective nutritional guidance and support, enhancing the health and wellbeing of older adults in Singapore
LU4: Health Coaching Basics
Health Coaching Basics course introduces the fundamentals of health coaching, a collaborative partnership that empowers clients to manage chronic conditions and achieve behaviour change. By leveraging skills like active listening and observation, health coaches provide personalized support and strategies to enhance clients' self-management capabilities. Distinct from healthcare practitioners, health coaches draw on diverse disciplines to facilitate lasting change. This course covers the essential theories, techniques, and best practices of health coaching, providing a solid foundation for this vital profession.
This course is suitable for:
• Health coaches
• Healthcare professionals
• Caregivers
• Healthcare Assistant/Basic Care Assistant/Nursing Aides
• Therapy Assistant
• Members of the general public who are keen to work in health-related careers
Standard Course Fee: S$1,308.00
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Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes |
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Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) |
S$1,200.00 |
S$392.40 |
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Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) |
S$152.40 |
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SCs aged ≥ 40 years old |
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- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
Prof Theng Yin Leng
Biography
Prof Theng specializes in user-centred design, interaction design, and usability engineering. Since returning to Singapore over the past 20 years, she has secured research grants totalling over $13 million as a Principal Investigator (PI). These grants, awarded by A*Star, MOH, and NRF, support projects in telehealth, patient care, elderly care, and technologies. Dr. Theng has been involved in numerous research projects as a PI, Co-I, and collaborator, and she has more than 200 publications published widely in international journals and conferences.
Prof Theng, is also the Lead PI for the curriculum design, that offers the 2-day Health Coaching for Older Adults training which is offered by NTU Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE), since March 2021.
Dr Cao Yuanyuan
Dr Cao Yuanyuan is a Research Fellow from Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) and an affiliated researcher of the Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University. With a PhD in Communication Studies, Media Law and Policy from WKWSCI, NTU, Dr Cao has successfully completed several innovative research projects on eldercare and health coaching.
Having done research in health coaching for years, Dr Cao firmly believes that health coaching can bridge the gap between what people want to become and what they achieve through behaviour changes. She has been actively involved in designing and updating the health coaching curriculum, and coaches the "Exercise and Fitness" module in this program.
Ms H. Falina (Lin)
MSc SWD, ACLP
Assistant Director, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE)
Biography
Ms Tan Su-San
Ms Tan Su-San,
M.A. LLL, ACTA, DACE
Founder & Principal Consultant, ECI Consulting Holdings Pte Ltd
Ms. Tan is a register nurse with a Master of Arts in LifeLong Learning who has devoted to the public health practice for two decades. To enhance commitment to behavioural changes that are necessary to improve one’s health outcomes in a sustainable manner with better rapport and engagement, Susan created EASY with Susan Health Coaching methodology - combining Motivational Interviewing (MI) with social learning theories. It provides clients with the CAR (Competence, Autonomy, and Relevance) to take personal responsibility of their health. Ms Tan is also a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) and WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) certified.
Mr Chan Joy Seng
Mr Chan Joy Seng
MMedSc HNutr, BASc FST, Dip AFSN, ANS, ASIFST, ACTA
Director and Nutritionist, Alive Nutrition Consultancy
Mr. Chan Joy Seng is the Director and Accredited Nutritionist of Alive Nutrition Consultancy. He holds a Masters of Medical Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology from the National University of Singapore. He is an Accredited Nutritionist of Singapore with the Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association, as well as member of Society of Behavioural Health Singapore and Singapore Institute of Food Science & Technology.
Mr Chan has conducted many nutrition and health talks, workshops and tours for companies, community groups and the public. He has also been involved in many programmes of the Health Promotion Board, such as Healthier Choice Symbol, Lose to Win, Health Ambassador, Healthy Workplace Ecosystem, Health Literacy for Childcare Teachers & Childhood Obesity Phone Counselling programmes. He is also involved in the training of nutrition and health topics at different tertiary institutions in Singapore.
