MD6101 Foundation of Palliative Medicine

Course Provider

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

3

Introduction

This course provides an overview of the principles and practice of palliative care and broaden the learner’s knowledge on core concepts relating to serious life-limiting diseases in both cancer conditions and non-cancer end-stage organ diseases. It also aims to provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals to understand the symptoms burden faced by patients suffering from serious life-limiting diseases and the management strategies. This course will provide insight into palliative care emergencies, emphasizing the incorporation of a multi-modal approach and clinical therapeutics involved in cancer pain management. This course aims to bring healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds to learn together in an inter-professional and multi-disciplinary environment.

The course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Holistic Palliative Care
- FlexiMasters in Holistic Palliative Care
- ​MSc in Holistic Palliative Care

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At the end of the course, learners will:

1. To understand and identify the symptoms patients suffering from cancer and end-stage organ disease experience
2. To understand the pharmacological and non-pharmacological and management for symptoms relief in patients suffering from life-limiting diseases
3. To understand and to describe the multi-modal approach and clinical therapeutics of cancer pain management
4. To recognize conditions presenting as palliative emergencies and understand the management strategies
5. To recognize the issues related to patients suffering from life-limiting diseases, taking into account the physical, physiological, social and spiritual dimensions of care.

To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:

  • Mid-term Quiz
  • Final Quiz

 

    For healthcare workers, including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, medical social workers, and administrators in the Palliative Care ecosystem

    Standard Course Fee: S$3,270

    SSG Funding Support

     Course fee

    Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

     

    BEFORE funding & GST

    AFTER funding & 9% GST

    Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

    S$3,000.00

    S$981.00

    Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

    S$381.00

    SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
    SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
    (Up to 90% funding)

    • Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
    • NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

     

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    COURSE TITLE  ACADEMIC UNIT
    MD6102 Foundation of Psychosocial Care and Thanatology3
    MD6103 Foundation of Palliative Care in Practice
    		3
    MD6201 Advanced Palliative Medicine
    		2
    MD6202 Advanced Psychosocial Care and Thanatology
    		2
    MD6203 Advanced Palliative Care in Practice
    		2

    Listed courses are:

    • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Holistic Palliative Care (9 AU), FlexiMasters in Holistic Palliative Care (15 AU) and ​MSc in Holistic Palliative Care (30 AU).

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