2022 NYP SHSS Course Booklet

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A pioneer in health and social care, we harness the synergies of our different courses and train our students to work in multidisciplinary settings with different specialist professionals, so that they can meet the challenges of today’s fast-paced health and social care environment. 2

Why NYP is the right choice Through our brand of holistic development, you will find learning opportunities that go beyond textbooks. Go on exploratory trips, tinker with ideas and come up with prototypes. Find innovative solutions to problems that people face day after day. Join one of more than 80 CCAs, or take part in a creative arts workshop at our Student Life Academy — we believe that these experiences will help you build your network and grow into your potential. We’ll get you to do electives in areas that are not in your chosen specialisation — so that you can see how other fields and industries are developing. Take a foreign language, or find time to create your own pet projects at our large MakerSpace@NYP. Collaborate with students from other disciplines and challenge your own ideas of what you can achieve. Together with our network of industry partners, we will work to nurture your development, expand your horizons and fuel your passions.

NYP’s Professional Competency Model is the game-changer NYP has fundamentally transformed teaching and learning with the Professional Competency Model (PCM). Put simply, it moves away from learning subjects, like Maths, in silos. Instead, you will learn the relevant skills needed, and how they all work together, in work tasks. So instead of learning the A to Z of physics, you will learn the specific bits of maths, the exact engineering know-how to draw and analyse data from smart sensors, and top it all off with public speaking skills — so that you can present your findings and make your work count. A key feature of the PCM: It is co-built, and in some cases co-taught, by industry majors and leading companies. This means that you will get additional industry certifications while getting your diploma! Because these companies are at the forefront of their expertise areas, your course will continue to remain relevant and desirable. So far, Microsoft, Oracle Academy, Ubisoft and Nvidia — among others — are involved in co-creating PCM courses with us. Visit www.nyp.edu.sg for more information [email protected] fb.com/nanyangpoly twitter.com/nyptweets instagram.com/nanyangpoly 5

School of Health & Social Sciences DIPLOMA COURSES @ SHSS 05 Nursing Singapore’s most established nursing programme 09 Oral Health Therapy Gain core skills in operative and preventive dentistry, dental hygiene and oral-health promotion 13 Social Work Create a more cohesive and caring community through social work

17 The SHSS experience School of Health & Social Sciences graduates share their education journey 19 Minimum entry requirements/ JAE range of net ELR2B2 What you need to get into the School of Health & Social Sciences

Get the best learning support from our team of dedicated and nurturing academic and clinical staff to unlock your greatest potential. Wwhy choose SHsScSl? L03

Look forward to… LEARNING IN TOP FACILITIES BEING PART OF A GREAT ALUMNI Hospital and specialist laboratories Join our pool of successful graduates bring practical learning experiences. practising in diverse healthcare and social service agencies. EXPERIENCING APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OVERSEAS LEARNING AND SPONSORSHIPS Undertake clinical attachment Fulfil your dream of pursuing a career programmes at renowned in the health and social service sector universities and institutions. with these opportunities. Industry partners Learn from the following renowned companies: ✓ National University Health System Sing Health Df!fining Tomorrow's Medicinf! • 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 047

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JAE CODE C97 Diploma in Nursing 06

JAE CODE C97 Diploma in Nursing is for you if you want to help people achieve their best possible quality of life. 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 across all age groups, you will also be trained to make critical decisions that can impact lives. This diploma lets you... • Acquire the knowledge to excel as a Registered Nurse, and build a strong foundation as a future leader in different sectors of healthcare practice, research and teaching. • Study in state-of-the-art facilities and specialist laboratories. Get leadership development opportunities through overseas programmes and educational visits. • Look forward to attractive career opportunities in diverse healthcare settings or pursuing further studies at reputable local or overseas universities. Career paths • Nurse Clinician • Nurse Researcher • Nurse Educator/ • Staff Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse • Community Health Nurse Clinical Instructor • Ward Manager • Health Promotion Programme Coordinator L07

Course curriculum • Health Psychology and Medical Sociology • Introduction to Nursing Profession and YEAR 1 CORE MODULES Healthcare • Anatomy and Physiology • Nursing Laboratory • Critical Thinking and Research Process • Nursing Practice • Effective Communication Skills • Psychology and Sociology for Nurses • Fundamentals of Innovation and Enterprise • Nursing Practice • Health Assessment • Pathophysiology and Pharmacology • Health Promotion Across the Life Span • Research and YEAR 2 Evidence-Based Practice CORE MODULES • Nursing Practice • Adult Nursing • Nursing Project • Communication and Personal Branding • Pre-Registration Consolidation Practice • Law, Ethics and Health Education • Transition and Palliative Care • Mental Health and Wellness • Nursing Laboratory YEAR 3 CORE MODULES • Adult Nursing • Communication and Workplace Success • Issues and Trends in Health and Nursing Management • Nursing Laboratory 087

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JAE CODE C72 Diploma in Oral Health Therapy 10

JAE CODE C72 Diploma in Oral Health Therapy is for you if you are a caring, patient and meticulous person, eager to help people maintain good oral health and quality of life. Offered with support from the Health Promotion Board, National University Centre for Oral Health, 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 such as polishing, scaling, root planing, fillings and extraction of milk teeth. Gain hands-on experience in specialised simulation laboratories and during clinical attachments. This diploma lets you... • Discover the practices of oral health from Singapore’s only diploma in this field. • Gain real-life learning experience in providing dental services to the community. • Look forward to a dynamic career as an oral health therapist. You can also pursue the Bachelor of Oral Health in reputable universities in Australia or New Zealand. Career paths • Clinical Supervisor • Principal Dental Therapist • Dental Therapist • Senior Dental Therapist • Assistant Manager/ • Higher Dental Therapist Senior Manager • Assistant Principal Dental Therapist L11

Course curriculum YEAR 1 • Effective Communication Skills CORE MODULES • Fundamentals of Innovation & Enterprise • Biological Sciences 1 • Head & Neck Anatomy • Biological Sciences 2 • Inorganic & Physical Chemistry • Dental Anatomy & Histology • Oral Health Promotion & Practice 1 • Dental Chemistry & Technology • Oral Health Promotion & Practice 2 • Dental Hygiene Practice 1 • Oral Pathology • Dental Hygiene Practice 2 • Organic & Biochemistry • Dental Therapy Practice 1 • Dental Therapy Practice 2 YEAR 2 • Geriatric & Special Needs Dentistry CORE MODULES • Literature Appraisal & Academic Writing • Cell & Molecular Biology • Oral Health Promotion & Practice 3 • Dental Hygiene Practice 3 • Oral Health Promotion & Practice 4 • Dental Hygiene Practice 4 • Oral Medicine • Dental Radiology Techniques & Anatomy • Pharmacology & Pain Management • Dental Therapy Practice 3 • Research Methods & Statistics • Dental Therapy Practice 4 • Evidence Based Practice YEAR 3 • Innovation & Enterprise Project CORE MODULES • Innovation & Enterprise Project Proposal • Dental Hygiene Practice 5 • Oral Health Promotion & Practice 5 • Dental Hygiene Practice 6 • Oral Health Promotion & Practice 6 • Dental Therapy Practice 5 • Dental Therapy Practice 6 • Future Ready Professionals NOTE 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. 127

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JAE CODE C47 Diploma in Social Work 14

JAE CODE C47 Diploma in Social Work is for you if you want to make a difference and help others find solutions to improve their lives. Play a major role in creating a more cohesive and caring community as a social service professional. Learn the principles and practices of social work, and develop skills and intervention techniques for working with clients. Train in handling casework, programme planning, community practice and project management through field placements and community service initiatives. This diploma lets you... • Develop the skills of an excellent social service professional from the only polytechnic in Singapore to offer a diploma in social work. • Get support and learn from progressive social service agencies, the Ministry of Social and Family Development, and National Council of Social Service. • Join the Singapore Association of Social Workers as associate members after graduation. Graduates can upskill to become social workers through a degree programme in Social Work with local or overseas universities. Career paths • Programme Coordinator/ • Social Work Associate Executive (Care and • Social Worker • Care Staff/ Senior Care Staff Programme) • Volunteer Executive • Manager (Social Work) • Volunteer Manager • Policy Officer/Manager • Programme Manager • Youth Work Associate • Research Associate • Youth Worker (Social Work) (Social Work or Youth Work) L15

Course curriculum • Introduction to Psychology • Introduction to Social Work and Ethical Issues YEAR 1 • Introduction to Sociology CORE MODULES • Self-Awareness and Resilience • Basic Counselling Skills • Working with Children • Casework and Care Planning • Working with Families • Communication and Personal Effectiveness • Working with Youth • Contemporary Social Issues • Programme Development, • Fundamentals of Innovation and Enterprise Implementation and Evaluation • Groupwork Facilitation and Intervention • Working in Correctional Services • Human Development Over the Lifespan • Working in Healthcare Services • Working with Older Adults YEAR 2 • Working with Persons with Disabilities CORE MODULES • Independent Project • Communication and Personal Branding • Crisis Intervention • Diversity and Cultural Competence • Field Placement I • Introduction to Research and Statistics YEAR 3 CORE MODULES • Field Placement II • Final Year Community Practice 167

The SHSS experience She found her calling in healthcare CELINE LEE XIANG YI DIPLOMA IN NURSING Celine volunteered for a medical mission trip to Cambodia in secondary school and decided to become a nurse after being moved by the selfless sacrifices made by the medical team and witnessing the appreciation from the patients. She chose the Diploma in Nursing at SHSS for its plethora of nursing specialist courses. During her course of study, Celine did a one-week internship in Japan, where she visited various healthcare institutions to learn more about their healthcare delivery. “I was impressed by how healthcare was delivered in Japan. Much attention was paid to the smallest details, and everything was 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 includes taking care of their mental and emotional needs.” Celine also completed a seven-week internship at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. L17

Career switch led to new knowledge and self-discovery AUTTHASRI RAKCHANOK, ELLA DIPLOMA IN ORAL HEALTH THERAPY Ella switched from a career in logistics to work as a dental assistant in a clinic. But she was not confident in her abilities — she felt unable to point out lapses or offer advice to patients who sought 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.  Honing her skills and knowledge to help others UMMI SHAFIAH DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL SCIENCES (SOCIAL WORK) (NOW KNOWN AS DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK) Ummi wanted a career that could impact the lives of others, so she decided to pursue the Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) to learn about the needs of individuals across a wide spectrum. She learnt that being caring and 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 overall well-being must also come in so that clients are cared for in a productive and meaningful way. “SHSS offered me invaluable learning opportunities to hone a diverse and demanding range of professional, emotional and cognitive skills necessary for social work practice. I’ve found myself growing and developing not only in my professional knowledge and skills, but also as a person,” shares Ummi. 187

Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum GCE O-Level entry requirements for The minimum GCE N-Level entry requirements for Diploma in Nursing and Diploma in Oral Health Diploma in Nursing and Diploma in Oral Health Therapy under the EAE, JAE and DAE are: Therapy under the PFP are: Subject Grade ELMAB3* raw aggregate score (excluding CCA bonus points) ≤ 12 English Language 1-7 Subject Grade Elementary or Additional Mathematics 1-6 English Language Syllabus A 3 Any one of the following subjects: 1-6 • Biology Mathematics (Syllabus A/Additional) 3 • Biotechnology • Chemistry One of the following relevant subjects: 3 • Combined Science • Science (Chemistry/Biology) • Food & Nutrition • Science (Physics/Biology) • Human & Social Biology • Science (Physics/Chemistry) • Physics/Engineering Science • Food & Nutrition • Science (Chemistry/Biology) • Design & Technology • Science (Physics/Biology) • Science (Physics/Chemistry/ Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3 Physical Science) The minimum GCE N-Level entry requirements for Diploma in Social Work under the PFP are: The minimum GCE O-Level entry requirements for Diploma in Social ELMAB3* raw aggregate score Work under the EAE, JAE and DAE are: (excluding CCA bonus points) ≤ 12 Subject Grade Subject Grade English Language 1-6 English Language Syllabus A 2 Elementary or Additional Mathematics 1-7 Mathematics (Syllabus A/Additional) 3 Any three other subjects 1-6 One of the following relevant subjects: • Art To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for one • Geography 3 subject listed in Group 1 of relevant subjects and another • History different subject listed in Group 2. • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography) *Group 1: Art/Art & Design, Business Studies, Combined • Humanities (Social Studies, History) Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Economics, • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, History, Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil), Humanities Literature in English) (Social Studies, History/Geography), Introduction to Enterprise • Literature in English Development, Literature in English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil, Media • Principles of Accounts Studies (Chinese), Media Studies (English), Music. Group 2: Any Group 1* subject, Additional Mathematics, Chinese/ Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3 Higher Chinese, Creative 3D Animation, Design & Technology, Design Studies, Elementary Mathematics, Food & Nutrition, Malay/ On the day of the release of the GCE O-Level examination results, Higher Malay, Tamil/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. L19

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. GCE N-Levels Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) Application commences ITE Certificates on the day of release of the GCE O-Level results. Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Application GCE O-Levels (those who did not commences on the day of release of the GCE O-Level results. participate in JAE)/IPY4/IGCSE Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE) Application GCE A-Levels/IB opens in February. Early Admissions Exercise (ITE) [EAE(I)] ITE Certificates/Malaysian SPM/STPM Application opens in June. Other foreign qualifications Please refer to our website for more details on Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) Application opens Jan Feb Mar Nov ELR2B2 JAE Course Code 2021 JAE Range of Net ELR2B2 Courses C97 C72 5-28 Nursing C47 Oral Health Therapy Pre-determined aggregate for priority Social Work posting (for applicants who had indicated C97 as first choice in JAE) 8-11 4-9 207

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