NYP Health & Social Sciences_SHSS 2021

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School of 4 8 health & 12 social sciences 16 Diploma Courses @ SHSS 20 Nursing Oral Health Therapy Social Work The SHSS Experience Minimum Entry Requirements/ 2020 JAE Range of Net ELR2B2 Scan for more information on the diploma courses offered at the School of Health & Social Sciences 2

why choose shss? Get the best learning support possible from our team of dedicated and nurturing academic and clinical staff so you can achieve your greatest potential. Look forward to… LEARNING IN THE BEING PART OF A EXPERIENCING APPLYING FOR BEST FACILITIES GREAT ALUMNI OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS AND Hospital and specialist Join our pool of LEARNING SPONSORSHIPS laboratories bring successful graduates Undertake clinical Fulfil your dream of practical learning practising in diverse attachment pursuing a career in experiences. healthcare and social programmes at the health and social service agencies. renowned universities service sector with and institutions. these opportunities. Industry partners Learn from the following renowned companies: • AMKFSC Community Services • Mount Alvernia Hospital • Raffles Hospital • Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital • National Dental Centre Singapore • Renci Community Hospital • Care Corner Singapore • National Healthcare Group • Singapore Health Services • Home Nursing Foundation • National University Health System • SingHealth Polyclinics • Montfort Care • Peacehaven Nursing Home • St Luke’s Community Hospital

JAE CODE C97 Diploma in Nursing 4



JAE CODE C97 The Diploma in Nursing is for you if you want to help people achieve their best possible quality of life. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? The Diploma in Nursing is Singapore’s most established nursing programme, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience that prepares them for a career in this noble profession. Apart from learning to manage medical conditions affecting people — from infants to the elderly — you will also be trained to make critical decisions that can impact lives. This diploma lets you... Acquire the knowledge Study in state-of-the- Look forward to attractive you need to excel as a art facilities and fully- career opportunities Registered Nurse, and equipped specialist in diverse healthcare build a strong foundation laboratories. Get settings. Or, pursue as a future leader in leadership development further studies at different sectors of opportunities through reputable local or healthcare practice, overseas programmes and overseas universities. research and teaching. educational visits. Career Paths • Community Health • Nurse Researcher Nurse • Staff Nurse/Senior Staff • Health Promotion Nurse Programme • Ward Manager Coordinator • Nurse Clinician • Nurse Educator/Clinical Instructor 6

course curriculum YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES • Anatomy and Physiology • Adult Nursing • Adult Nursing • Critical Thinking and • Communication and • Communication and Research Process Personal Branding Workplace Success • Effective Communication • Law, Ethics and Health • Issues and Trends in Skills Education Health and Nursing • Fundamentals of • Mental Health and Management • Nursing Laboratory Innovation and Wellness • Nursing Practice Enterprise • Nursing Laboratory • Nursing Project • Health Assessment • Nursing Practice • Pre-Registration • Health Promotion Across • Pathophysiology and Consolidation Practice the Life Span • Transition and Palliative • Health Psychology and Pharmacology Care Medical Sociology • Research and • Introduction to Nursing Profession and Evidence-Based Practice Healthcare • Nursing Laboratory • Nursing Practice • Psychology and Sociology for Nurses

JAE CODE C72 Diploma in Oral Health Therapy 8



JAE CODE C72 The Diploma in Oral Health Therapy is for you if you are a caring, patient and meticulous person who seeks to help people maintain good oral health and quality of life. Offered with support from the Health Promotion Board, the National University Centre for Oral Health, the Singapore Dental Association and government polyclinics, this course teaches core skills in operative and preventive dentistry, dental hygiene, oral-health promotion and clinic management. Learn to perform procedures like polishing, scaling, root planing, fillings and extraction of milk teeth. Plus, gain hands- on experience in specialised simulation laboratories and during clinical attachments. This diploma lets you... Discover the practices Gain real-life learning Look forward to a dynamic of oral health from experiences providing career as an oral health Singapore’s only diploma dental services to people therapist in Singapore in this field. in the community. and abroad. You may also pursue the Bachelor of Oral Health in reputable universities in Australia and New Zealand. Career Paths • Higher Dental Therapist • Assistant Manager/ Senior Manager • Principal Dental Therapist • Assistant Principal Dental Therapist • Senior Dental Therapist • Clinical Supervisor • Dental Therapist 10

course curriculum YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES • Biological Sciences 1 • Cell & Molecular Biology • Dental Hygiene • Biological Sciences 2 • Dental Hygiene • Dental Anatomy & Practice 5 Practice 3 • Dental Hygiene Histology • Dental Hygiene • Dental Chemistry & Practice 6 Practice 4 • Dental Therapy Technology • Dental Radiology • Dental Hygiene Practice 5 Techniques & Anatomy • Dental Therapy Practice 1 • Dental Therapy • Dental Hygiene Practice 6 Practice 3 • Future Ready Practice 2 • Dental Therapy • Dental Therapy Professionals Practice 4 • Innovation & Enterprise Practice 1 • Evidence Based Practice • Dental Therapy • Geriatric & Special Needs Project • Innovation & Enterprise Practice 2 Dentistry • Effective Communication • Literature Appraisal & Project Proposal • Oral Health Promotion & Skills Academic Writing • Fundamentals of • Oral Health Promotion & Practice 5 • Oral Health Promotion & Innovation & Enterprise Practice 3 • Head & Neck Anatomy • Oral Health Promotion & Practice 6 • Inorganic & Physical Practice 4 Chemistry • Oral Medicine • Oral Health Promotion & • Pharmacology & Pain Practice 1 Management • Oral Health Promotion & • Research Methods & Practice 2 Statistics • Oral Pathology • Organic & Biochemistry Candidates will have to take and pass a manual dexterity test (MDT) as the MDT is required under industry standards to assess the candidate’s motor skills, which are crucial for handling specialised instruments for effective and safe delivery of dental treatment.

JAE CODE C47 Diploma in Social Work (formerly known as Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work)) 12



JAE CODE C47 The Diploma in Social Work is for you if you want to make a difference, and help people find solutions to live more successfully. Play a major role in creating a more cohesive and caring community as a social work professional. Learn about the principles and practices of social work, and develop helping skills and intervention techniques to work with clients. You will also gain skills to handle casework, programme planning, community practice and project management through field placements and various community service projects and initiatives. This diploma lets you... Develop skills that will Get support and learn Be eligible to join the make you a good social from forward-looking Singapore Association work professional from social service agencies, of Social Workers as the only polytechnic the Ministry of Social and associate members upon to offer a diploma in Family Development and graduation. Graduates can social work. the National Council of upskill to become social Social Service. workers through a Work- Study Programme with SUSS or other universities. Career Paths • Care Staff/ • Programme Manager • Volunteer Manager Senior Care Staff • Research Associate • Youth Work Associate • Youth Worker • Manager (Social Work) (Social Work or Youth • Policy Officer/Manager Work) • Social Work Associate (Social Work) • Social Worker • Programme • Volunteer Executive Coordinator/Executive (Care and Programme) 14

course curriculum YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES • Basic Counselling Skills • Communication and • Field Placement II • Casework and Care • Final Year Community Personal Branding Planning • Crisis Intervention Practice • Communication and • Diversity and Cultural • Independent Project Personal Effectiveness Competence • Contemporary Social • Field Placement I • Introduction to Research Issues • Fundamentals of and Statistics • Programme Innovation and Enterprise Development, • Groupwork Facilitation Implementation and and Intervention Evaluation • Human Development • Working in Correctional Over the Lifespan Services • Introduction to • Working in Healthcare Psychology Services • Introduction to Social • Working with Older Work and Ethical Issues Adults • Introduction to • Working with Persons Sociology with Disabilities • Self-Awareness and Resilience • Working with Children • Working with Families • Working with Youth

the SHSS experience Gain global perspectives from overseas internship opportunities CELINE LEE XIANG YI My internship taught me that the needs of my DIPLOMA IN NURSING patients are of utmost importance,and that Celine volunteered for a medical mission quality nursing care trip to Cambodia in secondary school also means taking care and decided to become a nurse after she of their mental and was touched by the selfless sacrifices emotional needs. made by the medical team, as well as the appreciation she witnessed from patients. Celine Lee Xiang Yi She chose the Diploma in Nursing at SHSS as the school has a plethora of nursing specialist courses for further education. During her study, she did a one-week internship in Japan, where she visited various healthcare institutions to learn more about their healthcare delivery. “I was very impressed by how healthcare is delivered in Japan. Much attention is paid to the smallest details, and everything is done with the patients’ best interest in mind,” says Celine. “This will always serve as a reminder that the needs of my patients are of utmost importance, and that quality nursing care also means taking care of their mental and emotional needs.” Celine also completed a seven- week internship at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. 16

Ignite your passion to help others

Build your confidence, grow professionally I’ve learnt to understand AUTTHASRI RAKCHANOK, ELLA my strengths and weaknesses,to be DIPLOMA IN ORAL HEALTH THERAPY discerning in my judgment,to think Ella switched from a career in independently logistics to work as a dental and critically,and assistant in a clinic. But she was to communicate not confident in her abilities — she effectively. felt unable to point out lapses or offer advice to patients who sought Autthasri Rakchanok, Ella her opinion. Studying at SHSS changed all that. Just six months into her studies, she noticed a significant change in herself. She grew confident in voicing her opinion and thinking independently, and noticed that patients showed greater trust in her advice. “SHSS has helped me develop both professionally and as a person. I’ve learnt to understand my strengths and weaknesses, to be discerning in my judgment, to think independently and critically, and to communicate effectively,” says Ella.  18

Learn skills that make a difference in others’ lives UMMI SHAFIAH overall well-being must also come in so that clients are cared for in a productive DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL SCIENCES (SOCIAL WORK) and meaningful way. (NOW KNOWN AS DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK) “SHSS offered me invaluable learning Ummi wanted a career that could make a opportunities to hone a diverse and difference in people’s lives, so she decided demanding range of professional, to take the Diploma in Social Sciences emotional and cognitive skills necessary (Social Work) to learn about the needs of for social work practice. I’ve found myself individuals across a wide spectrum. growing and developing not only in my professional knowledge and skills, but She learnt that being caring and also as a person,” shares Ummi. having the desire to help and care for others do not always equate to positive outcomes. Knowledge and skills to enhance people’s social functioning and

Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum GCE O-Level entry The minimum GCE N-Level entry requirements for Diploma in Nursing requirements for Diploma in Nursing and Diploma in Oral Health Therapy and Diploma in Oral Health Therapy under the EAE, JAE and DAE are: under the PFP are: Subject Grade ELMAB3 ➊ raw aggregate score English Language 1-7 (excluding CCA bonus points) ≤ 12 Elementary or 1-6 Additional Subject Grade Mathematics 1-6 3 Any one of the following subjects: English Language Syllabus A 3 • Biology Mathematics (Syllabus A/ • Biotechnology Additional) 3 • Chemistry One of the following relevant • Combined Science subjects: 3 • Food & Nutrition • Science (Chemistry/Biology) • Human & Social Biology • Science (Physics/Biology) • Physics/Engineering Science • Science (Physics/Chemistry) • Science (Chemistry/Biology) • Food & Nutrition • Science (Physics/Biology) • Design & Technology • Science (Physics/Chemistry/ Any two other subjects excluding CCA Physical Science) The minimum GCE O-Level entry The minimum GCE N-Level entry requirements for Diploma in Social requirements for Diploma in Social Work Work under the EAE, JAE and DAE are: under the PFP are: Subject Grade ELMAB3 ➊ raw aggregate score English Language 1-6 (excluding CCA bonus points) ≤ 12 Elementary or Additional 1-7 Subject Grade Mathematics Any three other subjects 1-6 English Language Syllabus A 2 3 To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for one subject Mathematics (Syllabus A/ listed in Group 1 of relevant subjects and another different subject Additional) 3 listed in Group 2. One of the following relevant subjects: 3 *Group 1: Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined Humanities, • Principles of Accounts Commerce, Commercial Studies, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, • Literature in English Higher Music, History, Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English/ • History Chinese/Malay/Tamil), Humanities (Social Studies, History/Geography), • Combined Humanities Introduction to Enterprise Development, Literature in English/Chinese/ • Geography Malay/Tamil, Media Studies (Chinese), Media Studies (English), Music. • Art Any two other subjects Group 2: Any Group 1* subject, Additional Mathematics, Chinese/Higher excluding CCA Chinese, Creative 3D Animation, Design & Technology, Design Studies, Elementary Mathematics, Food & Nutrition, Malay/Higher Malay, Tamil/ On the day of the release of the GCE O-Level examination results, Higher Tamil, Principles of Accounts. Sec 4N(A) students who obtained an ELMAB3 (English, Maths, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 12 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) will be eligible to apply to NYPFP, provided that they have also obtained the minimum required grades listed in the table above. 20

Admission procedures for diploma courses Depending on your qualifications, you may apply through one of the following Admission Exercises: Qualifications Method of application GCE O-Levels Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) Application opens in June. Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) Application commences on the day of release of the GCE O-Level results. GCE N-Levels Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Application commences on the day of release of the GCE O-Level results. ITE Certificates Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE) Application GCE O-Levels (those who did not participate in JAE)/ opens in February. IPY4/IGCSE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE) [EAE(I)] Application opens in June. Please refer to our website for more details on Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) Application opens Jan GCE A-Levels/IB Feb ITE Certificates/Malaysian SPM/STPM Mar Other foreign qualifications Nov ELR2B2 JAE Course Code 2020 JAE C97 Range of Net ELR2B2 Courses C72 4-28* Nursing 9-11 Oral Health Therapy Social Work C47 4-10 (formerly known as Social Sciences (Social Work)) * Pre-determined aggregate for priority posting (for applicants who had indicated C97 as first choice in JAE).

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