Diploma in Integrated Community Care (R45)

What you will learn

The Diploma in Integrated Community Care (DICC) equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to deliver holistic, patient-centred care across diverse community settings. This curriculum is endorsed by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), enabling students to pursue employment as Community Care Executives upon graduation.

• Build practical skills in needs assessment, volunteer management and healthcare operations, equipping you to thrive and lead in the community care sector

• Earn the Silver Generation Ambassador certification by AIC in Year 2, empowering you to support Singapore’s ageing population as a trusted community ambassador

• Gain real-world experience and apply your skills meaningfully with a 20-week internship with our industry partners like Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, St Luke's Eldercare, Active Ageing Centres, and Polyclinics

Curriculum Structure

Entry Requirements

Note:

• Admission to RP is based on academic merit and is subject to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants.

• Applicants with visual impairment may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Applicants with mild visual impairment who are interested in applying for the Diploma Programme may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the programme.

• Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency, profound hearing loss, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Applicants who are interested in applying for the Diploma Programme may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the programme.

• Students with mobility challenges may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Applicants who are interested in applying for the Diploma Programme may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the programme.

Further studies

As an RP graduate, you will be prepared to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. Enhance your employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes.

Moreover, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree at top local and overseas universities. You may complete your degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.

Skills Deepening

After graduating from RP, you can choose to deepen your skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on your career. You could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue work-study programmes. Visit our Lifelong Learning page to find out more.

Undergraduate Studies

The diploma is designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in local and overseas universities. With a DICC qualification, you can apply to any of these local universities:

• Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

• National University of Singapore (NUS)

• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

• Singapore Management University (SMU)

• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

DICC graduates also enjoy advanced standing at various overseas institutions. For more information about university pathways, visit RP's Further studies page.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Diploma in Community Care (DICC), you will be well-equipped to pursue a meaningful career across various sectors within the healthcare ecosystem, including:

Acute Care: Hospitals and specialty centres

Community Care: Active ageing centres, community hospitals, hospices, and nursing homes

Primary Care: General practitioner clinics, dental clinics, and polyclinics

Possible roles you can explore include:

• Case Management Assistant

• Community Care Executive

• Healthcare Data Analysis Associate

• Operations Management Officer

• Pharmacy Technician

• Senior Community Care Associate

• Senior Patient Care Navigator

• Senior Patient Service Associate

• Quality Management Assistant

• Volunteer Coordinator

Hear from our student

This diploma brought to light the plight of social isolation among seniors. For my Case Management module, I volunteered with TOUCH Home Care to deliver meals to elderly individuals living alone. I also served as part of a medical escort team during my RP internship. These experiences deepened my commitment to making a #GreaterImpact in the lives of seniors, and I’m honoured to have been offered a place in NUS Nursing, where I hope to further my passion to support our ageing population. I envision a future where all seniors feel valued, connected, and actively engaged across generations.

— Sempio Alyssa Marie Sayo, 2025 Graduate

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