Medical Social Work Education | National Cancer Centre Singapore

Medical Social Workers are a vital source of psychosocial support to our patients and their families throughout the cancer trajectory. Our programmes develop the knowledge and skills needed to impart positive change in the lives of our patients and their families in need, as well as develop supervisory and leadership skills.

Programme Title	Department	Status	Objective	Synopsis
Professional Certificate in Palliative Care for Social Workers	DPO, Lien Centre for Palliative Care	Ongoing	To equip social workers (with at least 2 years of experience) working with palliative care patients with the necessary skills	National professional development programme specific to social workers in the palliative care field. Covers a comprehensive range of topics such as communication skills, ethical and end-of-life issues as well as loss, grief and bereavement.
LCPC-NYU Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care for Social Workers	DPO, Lien Centre for Palliative Care	Upcoming	Advanced course to equip social workers working with palliative care patients with supervisory and leadership skills	National professional development programme conducted together with NYU. Focus on advanced, supervisory and leadership skills in addition to a comprehensive range of topics in palliative care.