Academy for Continuing Education (ACE)

This module aims to equip students with advanced communication and health coaching skills. It introduces students to theoretical framework and evidence- based approaches such as motivational interviewing so that they can help develop more autonomy in their clients.  The module also prepares students to educate clients on chronic disease management, mental health issues, polypharmacy and coping strategies in a more engaging and compassionate manner.

Counselling and Communication is a module selected from the Diploma in Health Sciences (Health Management).  It enables participants to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills without the need to pursue a full specialist diploma. As this is a stackable course, participants may choose to complete the remaining modules within the validity period, of 2 years, to be awarded the full Diploma qualification.

Click here for more information on the Entry Requirements.

How often do I need to attend the course?

Commencement Date	Duration	Mode and Venue	Schedule	Application Start and End Date
April	60 hours	Online Learning & Face-to-face lesson at Republic Polytechnic	to be confirmed	Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 Application outcome will be released at least 3 weeks prior to course commencement

Fees for Jan 2023 intake

Full Course Fees (with GST)	Singapore Citizens aged 39 & below	Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above	Singapore PR	SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens	SME-sponsored Singapore PR
$1,117.08	$335.12	$111.71	$335.12	$126.32	$126.32

Fees for Apr to Oct 2023 intakes

Full Course Fees (with GST)	Singapore Citizens aged 39 & below	Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above	Singapore PR	SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens	SME-sponsored Singapore PR
$1,146.96	$335.12	$111.71	$344.09	$126.32	$131.69

Notes:
- Payment may be made using SkillsFuture Credit.
- Fees reflected are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). In line with the government fee freeze directive from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023, the fees in 2023 for Singapore Citizen will remain the same as 2022. RP will absorb the additional 1% GST for Singapore Citizen in 2023 only.


Republic Polytechnic reserves the right to make changes to the course fee and application closing dates without prior notice. The commencement of each course is subject to sufficient number of participants. 

All information is accurate at time of publishing.