MD6202 Advanced Psychosocial Care and Thanatology

Course Provider

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

2

Introduction

This course encompasses an in-depth exploration and advanced training for a deepened understanding and proficient clinical practice on the various facets of holistic palliative care, with a particular emphasis on the psycho-socio-spiritual domains of care. Such explorative training will facilitate insights, reflections, and personal growth for enhancing students’ capacity in facing the inevitability of mortality and loss, while equipping them with the core intellectual and practical skills for supporting dying patients, bereaved families as well as their own selves who will eventually be faced with the challenges of death, dying, grief and bereavement

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. Discuss the most advanced knowledge on death, dying and bereavement as well as issues concerning dignity, compassion, and spirituality

2. Analyse the overarching psychological, social, and cultural impact of death and loss with a particular focused on the Singaporean experience

3. Explain the impact of grief and bereavement through the lens of thanatology, psychology, sociology, social work and counselling science

4. Apply advanced practical-skills for working with individuals, families and communities facing the challenges of death, dying, grief and bereavement.

5. Develop deep reflective practices on personal beliefs, attitudes and experiences with death and loss through the principles of self-care, self-compassion, and sustainable resilience

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.

Learners are strongly encouraged to complete MD6102 Foundation of Psychosocial Care and Thanatology as the pre-requisite.

Standard Course Fee: S$2,180

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$2,000.00

S$654.00

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$254.00

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
MD6101 Foundation of Palliative Medicine3
MD6102 Foundation of Psychosocial Care and Thanatology3
MD6103 Foundation of Palliative Care in Practice
3
MD6201 Advanced Palliative Medicine
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).