Programme Title
| Department
| Status
| Objective
| Synopsis
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NCCS Oncology Nursing Course
| Nursing | Since 2019
| To develop newly recruited registered nurses to achieve outcome and competency-based learning in providing safe and high-quality care for patients with cancer
| - Systematic 9-month course
- 4 levels that incorporate theoretical and clinical practicum: Fundamentals (Level 1), Intermediate (Level 2), Advanced (Level 3) and Tertiary (Level 4)
- In-depth modules on cancer biology, oncologic diseases, process, treatments, cancer symptoms, medical and nursing management, reflective practice, and the research process
- Education components include portfolio assessment, preceptorship programme and independent adult learning.
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NCCS Resuscitation Training Programme for Nurses
| Since 2023
| Aims to equip nurses with relevant emergency resuscitation skills.
| - 4-hour training programme.
- Includes effective leadership and team communication skills to competently manage cardiac arrest events in NCCS.
- Competency skills-based simulation training.
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Wild Resilience Workshop (SingHealth Programme)
| Since 2023
| To build resilience ad growth mindset needed for new nurses to embrace challenges and to learn from these competencies.
| - 4-hour workshop.
- Introduction to the Health Promotion Board’s 6 Resilience Mental Tools.
- Empowers nurses to reframe perspectives and adopt self-regulated behaviours when facing difficult situations or challenges.
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Integrated Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Internship (IAI) (MOH Programme)
| Since 2022
| To achieve professional and clinical competencies via Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) in ensuring a consistent APN practice to meet national needs.
| - 12-month training programme, 1280 clinical hours.
- A structured internship programme to hone clinical acumen.
- WBA are based on the SNB core competencies of APN and the set of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs).
- Comprises of core and elective learning experiences through patients’ journey.
- Core training includes APN specific specialty tracks.
- Electives are offered to provide breadth in the internship to enhance the eventual full-fledged APN roles.
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Oncology Clinical Programme for Overseas Nurses
| | Since 2017
| To provide immersion and share oncology nursing knowledge and skills for oncology nurses from other countries.
| - Customized and ad-hoc training programme based on learning needs.
- Clinical attachment specialty, duration and sites are determined by participants’ learning objectives and outcomes.
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MOH National Nursing Academy (NNA) Course Listing (click here to access the full course listings)
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Chemotherapy Administration in Oncology Nursing
| Nursing | Since 2021
| To strengthen workplace-based Continuing Education and Training (CET) standards to give recognition. Ensure skill portability across the healthcare sector.
| - 5-day module
- Introduction to fundamental knowledge and skills on chemotherapy and nursing responsibilities when administrating chemotherapeutic agents.
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External Drainage Catheters and Central Venous Access Device in Oncology Nursing
| | | - 2-day module
- Introduction to fundamentals of nursing roles, skills, and responsibilities in the process of managing external drainage catheter and central venous access devices.
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Oncology Emergencies in Nursing
| | | - 2-day module
- Introduction to the fundamental of oncology emergencies, nursing roles, skills, and responsibilities in caring for patients with oncology emergencies related to tumours and treatments.
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