Programmes

The courses offered by Institute of Clinical Education focus on clinical-related training for clinicians and include a wide-ranging list of training programmes, from Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy and other Allied Health fields.

• Our Programmes
  • Allied Health
  • Medical
  • Core Programmes for Medical Officers
  • Electives
  • Examination Preparatory Courses
  • Nursing
  • Enrolled Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
• eLearning Programmes
• How to Apply

Our Programmes

Allied Health

Programme Name	What You will Learn	Who Should Attend	Date
Master of Clinical Pharmacy (in collaboration with University of South Australia)	Acquire Knowledge and skills to perform expanded clinical pharmacy work Explore avenues of how clinical pharmacy services can be provided to increase patient convenience, safety and save costs	Registered Pharmacist	Aug 2012

Medical

» Core Programmes for Medical Officers

Programme Name	What You will Learn	Who Should Attend	Date
Communication Skills Courses by Cognitive Institute	Practise and refine communications skills and techniques when handling patients	NHG staff only: Doctors Nurses Admin Staff who have contacts with patients	22 - 23 Mar 2012
ECG Reading	Improve skills in ECG interpretation	Medical Officers Others are welcome	Available in eLearning for NHG Staff
End of Life Conversations	Identify communication barriers in end of life care Recognise the importance of communication skills in enhancing clinical care Describe and practise specific skills that can overcome barriers to care Learn how to shift the focus from Cure to Care Learn how to talk about Grief	Doctors Nurses Admin Staff who have contacts with patients	21 Mar 2012
Evidence-Based Medicine (Basic)	Learn the basics of EBM Learn how to critically analyse articles on therapy, read and appraise meta-analyses and diagnostic tests, as well as to prepare their own CATs	Medical Officers Others are welcome	14 & 21 Jul 2012
Patient Safety	Tools and tips on how to help you as the doctor to keep your patient, your colleagues and you safe Learn how teamwork can reduce unwanted events from taking place	Medical Officers working in/ attached to NHG institutions Others to write in. Case by case basis	TBA
Risk Management	Raise awareness of potential risks in patient care processes Give concrete suggestions on methods to deliver safe patient care and reduce professional liability	Medical Officers Others are welcome	Available in eLearning for NHG Staff
X-Ray Reading	Update on basic skills required to interpret medical imaging in acute emergencies	Medical Officers Others are welcome	20 Oct 2012

Medical

» Electives

Programme Name	What You will Learn	Who Should Attend	Date
Abstract Writing Workshop	Participants should be able to independently write an abstract for their research study at the end of the workshop	Doctors who are interested in research Medical Students Paramedical Staff (Pharmacists, nurses etc who are involved in research)	TBA
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Re-Certification Course	Refresher course on managing cardiorespiratory emergencies using the systemic ACLS approach	All Doctors	16 Mar 2012
Difficult Airway Course	Provide participants with the core knowledge and skills to manage a variety of difficult airway situations	All Doctors	TBA
Effective Team-work and Decision-making in Patient Care	Teach decision making skills in high-stakes medical environments and team interaction during medical crisis	All Doctors Nurses	TBA
Essentials for Clinician Teachers Course	Clinicians are trained to teach and mentor junior clinicians and students	Programme Directors	TBA
How to Read CT Head Scans	Identify pathologies commonly encountered in day-to-day clinical practice	All Doctors	TBA
Managing Brain Death in the ICU Workshop	Refresh and update the clinicians on the steps involved in brain death certification	Intensivists ICU nurses Allied Health	TBA
Nuts & Bolts of Brain Death Certification	Refresh and update the clinicians on the steps involved in brain death certification	All Doctors	10 Mar 2012

Medical

» Examination Preparatory Courses

Programme Name	What You will Learn	Who Should Attend	Date
MRCP PACES Practice Examinations	The students would be tested in five stations and their evaluations would be made according to the marking schemes of MRCP UK-PACES	MOs who are preparing themselves for MRCP PACES Examination (applicable to NHG doctors only)	12 May 2012
MRCP Part 1 & 2 (Theory) Super Intensive Assessment Workshop: Dermatology, Rheumatology & Respiratory Medicine	Cover most examinable areas in Dermatology, Rheumatology & Respiratory Medicine, followed by in-depth discussion on answers and their approach	Internal Medicine Candidates Clinicians interested in challenging their clinical acumen may also apply	TBA
Neurologic Localisation for the Physician	Learn how to conduct a proper neurologic examination	MOs who are preparing themselves for MRCP PACES Examination	TBA

Nursing

» Enrolled Nurses

Programme Name	What You will Learn	Who Should Attend	Date
Advanced Certificate in Nursing For Enrolled Nurses (Medical-Surgical)	Organisation skill, clinical teaching and supervision skills and communication skills Medical and surgical management	Senior Enrolled Nurses	5 Jun - 11 Jul 2012 Exam: 25 Jul 2012 2 Oct to 8 Nov 2012 Exam: 22 Nov 2012 19 Feb to 27 Mar 2013 Exam: 10 Apr 2013
Coaching Skills for Senior Enrolled Nurses	Coaching process and skills	Senior Enrolled Nurses	12 Mar 2012 4 May 2012 13 Jul 2012 14 Sep 2012 9 Nov 2012 18 Jan 2013 28 Mar 2013
Patient Teaching Course	Simple patient education	Enrolled Nurses Senior Enrolled Nurses	1 Mar 2012 12 Apr 2012 31 May 2012 6 Sep 2012 26 Sep 2012 6 Dec 2012 6 Feb 2013
Risk Management and Patient Safety Course for Assistant Nurses	Concept of risk in healthcare Risk factors Concept of patient safety Roles and responsibilities of assistant and senior assistant nurses	Enrolled Nurses Senior Enrolled Nurses	27 & 28 Feb 2012 26 & 27 Mar 2012 4 & 5 Apr 2012 20 & 21 Jun 2012 26 & 27 Jul 2012 23 & 24 Aug 2012 18 & 19 Oct 2012 29 & 30 Nov 2012 10 & 11 Jan 2013 14 & 15 Mar 2013

Nursing

» Registered Nurses

Programme Name	What You will Learn	Who Should Attend	Date
Clinical Instructor Course For Registered Nurses	Covers professionalism and standard of practice as clinical instructor, clinical teaching and supervision; and clinical support	Senior Staff Nurses Senior Enrolled Nurses Staff Nurses Staff Nurses who inspire to be clinical instructors	16 Jan - 10 Feb 2012 7 May - 1 Jun 2012 3 Sep - 28 Sep 2012 7 Jan - 1 Feb 2013
Risk Management and Patient Safety Course for Registered Nurses	Concept of risks, rationale for risk management, risk management and patient safety	Senior Staff Nurses Staff Nurses	20 & 21 Feb 2012 19 & 20 Mar 2012 9 & 10 Apr 2012 18 & 19 Apr 2012 24 & 25 May 2012 28 & 29 Jun 2012 19 & 20 Jul 2012 16 & 17 Aug 2012 11 & 12 Oct 2012 15 & 16 Nov 2012 30 & 31 Jan 2013 21 & 22 Feb 2013 7 & 8 Mar 2013
Risk Management and Patient Safety Course for Nurse Leaders	Covers concept of risks, rationale for risk management, risk management and patient safety, responsibilities of leaders in managing risk and patient safety issues	Nurse Clinicians/ Senior Nurse Clinicians Nurse Managers/ Senior Nurse Managers Nursing Officers/ Senior Nursing Officers Nurse Educators/ Senior Nurse Educators Directors/ Deputy/ Assistant Directors Nursing and Assistant and Deputy Directors of Nursing	20 - 22 Mar 2013

eLearning Programmes   What's eLearning?

Programme Name	What You will Learn	Who Should Attend
NHGC MED: MO Core Programmes	Risk Management ECG	Medical Officers Others are welcome
NHGC MED: Moderate Sedation Course	Learn how to give sedation in a safe, yet effective manner	All Doctors

How to Apply

To apply, email to ice@nhg.com.sg for more details.