18. Singapore conversion courses

This chapter provides detailed course information about off-shore (Singapore-based) conversion courses to bachelor degrees in nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and medical radiation sciences.

The off-shore programs are conducted in Singapore by the Faculty of Health Sciences in conjunction with the Singapore Institute of Management. Graduates from these programs will receive an award from the University of Sydney.

The courses are conducted in a part-time modular mode, the duration being twelve months to two years (see individual program entries). Several units of study described in the nursing program are common to the occupational therapy, physiotherapy and medical radiation technology programs (see individual program entries).

Each unit of study is conducted over a two week period and comprises of twenty to thirty hours of student contact. Units are programmed to allow time between each unit for completion of assessment tasks.

The ongoing responsibility for the management of the programs lies with the Faculty of Health Sciences. Staff in the Faculty of Health Sciences coordinate interactions with the Singapore Institute of Management, the Singapore Ministry of Health and the University’s Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery. The role of the Singapore Institute of Management is to provide a vehicle for implementing the courses.

The Faculty of Health Sciences also offers full-time on-shore (Sydney-based) Singapore Conversion programs in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, radiography and radiation therapy. These courses are specifically designed for A-level entry diplomates who have graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic to convert their diploma qualifications to a bachelor degree.

Off-shore (Singapore based) – No new intake in 2009 (For continuing students only)

Admission requirements

Applicants should possess either:

• a Diploma in Nursing from Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore; or

• an approved Diploma in Nursing from an approved institution; or

• a Certificate in Nursing from the Singapore School of Nursing, or its equivalent; and

• a minimum of 12 months nursing clinical practice; and

• employment as a registered nurse in a working environment appropriate to their profession and acceptable to the University.

Note: Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and/or evidence of post-registration professional development.

Course outline

The course outline for the Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) is presented in Table 18.1. Units of study are described in Chapter 19.

Each unit of study is conducted over a two week period and comprises 20 hours of student contact and five hours of independent study.

Table 18.1: Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) Off-shore Singapore based

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SH077: Credit point for award: 48
January and July start; part-time, 4 semesters
Year 1
Semester 1
SING4062 Health Care Ethics	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4063 Legal Perspectives and Health Care	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4072 Nursing Knowledge and Health Care	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
SING4066 Pathophysiology A	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4067 Pathophysiology B	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4087 Nursing and Health Assessment	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Year 2
Semester 1
SING4064 Patient/Client Education	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4065 Managing Resources in Health Services	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4070 Sociology of Work and Organisations	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4071 Patient-Practitioner Relationships	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
SING4068 Research Methods: Design	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4069 Research Methods: Analysis	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4088 Nursing in Complex Clinical Situations	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Notes
1. SING4062, SING4063 and SING4072 are to be completed in first semester of enrolment.
2. SING4066, SING4067 and SING4087 are to be completed in second semester of enrolment.
3. SING4064, SING4065, SING4070 and SING4071 are to be completed in third semester of enrolment.
4. SING4068, SING4069 and SING4088 are to be completed in fourth semester of enrolment.

Off-shore (Singapore based) – No new intake in 2009 (For continuing students only)

Admission requirements

Applicants should possess either:

• a Diploma in Physiotherapy from Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore with A-level entry, or

• an approved Diploma in Physiotherapy from outside Singapore, minimum three years, with entry level at the minimum eligibility requirements in the GCE A-level examinations or their equivalent.

Note: Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit.

Course outline

The course outline for the Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) is presented in Table 18.2. Units of study are described in Chapter 19.

Table 18.2: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SH079: Credit points for award: 24
July (Semester 2) start
Year 1
Semester 2 (July-December) – Physiotherapy units of study
SING4083 Evidence Based Practice	3		Semester 2
SING4084 Advanced Musculosketetal Physiotherapy	3		Semester 2
SING4085 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy	3		Semester 2
SING4086 Advanced Neurological Physiotherapy	3		Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 1 (February-June) – Electives
SING4052 Topics in Physiotherapy Management	3		Semester 1
Electives [9] (see notes)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Electives (see notes)
SING4062 Health Care Ethics	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4063 Legal Perspectives and Health Care	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4065 Managing Resources in Health Services	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4066 Pathophysiology A	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4067 Pathophysiology B	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
Notes
1. Students must select SING4052 Topics in Physiotherapy Management plus three of the remaining five electives. Choice may be limited by unit availability according to timetable and enrolment constraints.
2. Maximum credit point value for non-Physiotherapy electives is 9.

Off-shore (Singapore based) – No new intake in 2009 (For continuing students only)

Admission requirements

Applicants should possess either:

• A Diploma in Occupational Therapy from Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore, with A-level entry, or

• An approved Diploma in Occupational Therapy from outside Singapore, minimum three years, with entry level at the minimum eligibility requirements in the GCE A-level examinations or the equivalent; and

• Currently working as an occupational therapist.

Course outline

The course outline for the Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) is presented in Table 18.3. Units of study are described in Chapter 19.

Table 18.3: Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SH075: Credit points for award: 24
July (Semester 2) start
Year 1
Semester 2 (July to December)
SING4056 Cognitive & Perceptual Components of OT	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4057 Advanced Communication Techniques in OT	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
Electives [6] (see note)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 1 (January to June)
SING4054 Community Based Programs Development	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4055 Managing Occupational Therapy Services	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
Electives [6] (see note)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Electives (see note)
SING4062 Health Care Ethics	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4063 Legal Perspectives and Health Care	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4065 Managing Resources in Health Services	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4066 Pathophysiology A	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4067 Pathophysiology B	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4070 Sociology of Work and Organisations	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
Note
Students must select four electives. Availability is subject to enrolments and timetabling constraints.

Off-shore (Singapore based) – No new intake in 2009 (For continuing students only)

Admission requirements

Applicants should possess either:

1. a Diploma in Radiography from Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore, with A-level entry, or
2. a Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Singapore) or equivalent, with entry level at the minimum eligibility requirements in the GCE A-level examinations or their equivalent. (Students admitted through option (2) will be required to undertake SING4068 Research Methods: Design and SING4069 Research Methods: Analysis.)

Course outline

The course outline for the Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Technology) is presented in Table 18.4. Units of study are described in Chapter 19.

Table 18.4: Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Technology)

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SH076: Credit points for award: 24
July (Semester 2) start
(There will be three semesters for students admitted through admission requirement 2.)
Year 1
Semester 2 (July to December)
SING4059 Computer Communication in MRT	3		Semester 2
SING4061 The Quality Perspective Applied to MRT	3		Semester 2
Electives [6] (see note)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 1 (February to June)
SING4075 Integrated Diagnosis and Treatment	3		Semester 1
SING4076 Radiographic Interpretation of Pathology	3	For diagnostic radiography students only	Semester 1
SING4077 Imaging Applications in RT	3	For radiation therapy students only	Semester 1
Electives [6] (see note)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Electives (see note)
SING4062 Health Care Ethics	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4063 Legal Perspectives and Health Care	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4064 Patient/Client Education	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4065 Managing Resources in Health Services	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4066 Pathophysiology A	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4067 Pathophysiology B	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4068 Research Methods: Design	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4069 Research Methods: Analysis	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4070 Sociology of Work and Organisations	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
SING4071 Patient-Practitioner Relationships	3		Semester 1 Semester 2
Note
Students must select four electives. Availability is subject to enrolments and timetabling constraints.