This module aims to educate students on frailty and fall prevention in the elderly population. Students would gain theory and practical knowledge on the different types of screening and physical assessments, the health and fitness components, and the importance of balance and mobility in this population.
This module also provides the tools to plan and implement the different types of exercises and/or functional fitness programme safely and effectively in order for the senior or elderly population to live independent lives.
Prevention and Management of Falls and frailty in Seniors is a module selected from the
Specialist Diploma in Healthy Ageing & Community Care for Seniors. 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 Specialist Diploma qualification.
How often do I need to attend the course?
Lessons will be held at Republic Polytechnic @ Woodlands
Course commences in April.
| Number of Lessons |
Duration |
| Three times/week (weekdays) |
7pm to 10pm |
Note : Some lessons will be conducted via e-learning.
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 |
| $996.71 |
$299.01 |
$99.67 |
$299.01 |
$112.71 |
$112.71 |
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 |
| $1,020.60 |
$299.01 |
$99.67 |
$306.18 |
$112.71 |
$117.18 |
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.