Hybrid Diploma | Flexible, Industry-Relevant Training
Step into the healthcare industry with confidence and compassion through our Diploma in Individual Support (Aging & Disability). This transformative programme is ideal for individuals aspiring to become Care Assistants, Disability Service Officers, or professionals in aged care and disability support. Inspired by Australia’s Certificate III in Individual Support, this 6-month hybrid course equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and practical training to provide person-centred care that transforms lives.
Our curriculum is designed to empower learners with a strong foundation in caregiving, ethical practices, and professional excellence. Whether you aim to work in healthcare facilities, community organisations, or provide home-based support, this course prepares you for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference.
Why Choose This Programme?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Master 16 specialised units that focus on aging, disability, ethics, and person-centred care.
- Flexible Learning: Complete the course through a 5-month asynchronous programme, complemented by hands-on practical sessions to ensure job readiness.
- Empathy-Focused Care: Develop the ability to provide daily assistance, emotional support, and foster independence, promoting a higher quality of life.
- Hands-On Training: Practical learning sessions in simulated environments prepare you for real-world caregiving scenarios.
- Global Standards: The curriculum mirrors Australia’s Certificate III in Individual Support, aligning with international best practices.
Course Learning Outcome
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Understand and implement individualised care plans that meet clients’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal principles in aged care and disability support.
- Promote independence and well-being in individuals with aging-related challenges or disabilities.
- Develop effective communication skills to foster collaboration with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Apply safety and infection control standards to create secure caregiving environments.
- Address the unique needs of individuals with dementia, focusing on person-centred strategies.
- Foster community participation and social inclusion, enriching clients’ lives through meaningful interactions.
- Perform end-of-life care with compassion, respecting clients’ dignity and wishes.
- Gain practical skills to confidently manage real-world caregiving situations.
Course Structure
Course Duration
Total Hours: 419 (including assessments and practical learning)
Mode of Delivery
Assessment Methodology
- Coursework-Based Assessments: Each module is designed to ensure that learning outcomes are evaluated through coursework.
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): Assess foundational knowledge and understanding of key concepts.
- Short Essay Questions: Test learners’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical caregiving scenarios.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Education Requirements:
- At least 3 GCE O-Level passes, including a C6 in English, or equivalent qualifications.
Graduation Requirements and Awards
Pass all modules & practical.
Graduation Requirements and Awards
Pass all modules & practical.
Career Opportunities
- Personal Care Assistant
- Health Care Assistant
- Home Care Assistant
- Therapy Assistant
- Community Support officer
- Therapy Assistant
- Activity Programme Assistant.
Course Modules & Synopsis
- Provide Individualised Support
Learn how to assess, organise, and deliver tailored support that aligns with individualised care plans, ensuring the holistic needs of clients are met. This module teaches monitoring and evaluation techniques for effective service delivery.
- Facilitate the Empowerment of People Receiving Support
Discover how to empower individuals by promoting autonomy, self-confidence, and active decision-making, creating a foundation for independence and improved quality of life.
- Support Independence and Well-Being
Focus on strategies to foster physical, emotional, and social well-being, enabling clients to maintain or regain independence while achieving their personal goals.
- Recognise Healthy Body Systems
Develop an understanding of healthy body systems, their functions, and the physical changes associated with aging or disability, allowing timely identification of potential health issues.
- Communicate and Work in Health or Community Services
Master effective communication techniques to build strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring seamless and respectful interactions.
- Work with Diverse People
Learn to work respectfully and inclusively with people from different cultural, social, and economic backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding in caregiving roles.
- Work Legally and Ethically
Gain a thorough understanding of legal and ethical frameworks that guide caregiving practices, ensuring professional integrity and compliance in all situations.
- Apply Basic Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
Acquire the skills to implement infection control measures and maintain hygiene standards in caregiving environments, safeguarding clients and staff.
- Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care
Learn to apply safety principles and risk management strategies to protect clients, caregivers, and colleagues in all caregiving tasks.
- Provide Support to People Living with Dementia
Develop specialised skills to provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals living with dementia, addressing their unique challenges with understanding and empathy.
- Work Effectively in Aged Care
Dive into the complexities of aged care, learning job-specific requirements, compliance protocols, and strategies to provide quality care for older adults.
- Deliver Care Services Using a Palliative Approach
Learn to deliver palliative care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of clients and their families, ensuring dignity and respect in end-of-life care.
- Work Effectively in Disability Support
Gain a deep understanding of the disability support sector, focusing on providing tailored care that empowers individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.
- Contribute to Ongoing Skills Development Using a Strengths-Based Approach
Learn to assist clients in developing their capabilities and confidence by focusing on their strengths, fostering self-reliance and growth.
- Support Community Participation and Social Inclusion
Enable individuals with disabilities to engage in community activities, promoting social inclusion, psychosocial well-being, and an enhanced quality of life.
Practical Training Module
- Practical Learning
Apply theoretical knowledge in simulated caregiving environments, gaining hands-on experience in real-world scenarios to prepare for professional caregiving roles.
Fee Structure
Local Students
International Students
Application Fees
Application Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
$50
$600
Course Fees Per Module
The fees required for each module.
Full Course Fees
The full fees for 15 Modules
$5,888
$5,888
- Above amounts are in Singapore Dollars, and are exclusive of GST.
- Application Fees refer to the price that the student pays the school for the sole purpose of processing the application and admission requirements.
- Local Student refers to Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, Employment Pass or Dependant Pass Holders.
- For course fee refunds policy, please refer to the Student Handbook.
Application Fees
Application Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Local Students
$50
International Students
$600
Course Fees Per Module
The fees required for each module.
Local Students
International Students
Full Course Fees
The full fees for 15 Modules
Local Students
$5,888
International Students
$5,888
- Above prices are in Singapore Dollars, and the amounts are before GST.
- Local student refers to Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Employment Pass or Dependant Pass Holders.
Education Loan
Education loans are available, subject to meeting the bank’s loan requirements.
Please click here for more information.
Other Subsidies:
Find out how you can get more subsidies from various organizations such as NTUC & UTAP.
Insurance Fees
- Under Edutrust Certificate Scheme stipulated by Committee for Private Education (CPE), the student’s fee must be protected.
- Serves to protect students’ paid fees.
- Subject to prevailing market rate
Medical Insurance Fee
- Subject to prevailing market rate
- Local and International Students are to purchase medical insurance valid throughout their course of studies with CSM Academy International.
- Local Students (Singaporeans, Permanent Residents & Non-student’s Pass Holders) may opt-out of this scheme if they can provide proof of adequate medical insurance coverage in Singapore.
Payments
- All Payments of fees are in Singapore Dollars.
- Amounts presented above are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Payment Methods
Cheque
Telegraphic Transfer
NETS
PayNow
How To Apply
STEP 1
Fill up the following online forms • Application Form – CSM Academy International Pte Ltd • ICA Form 16 and Form V36 – applicable only for International Students (complete in English and duly signed by applicant)
STEP 2
Attach the following documents:
- A copy of passport-size photograph with white background
- A copy of NRIC (for Singaporeans and PR)
- A copy of passport – applicable only for International Students (must have at least 1 year validity)
- A copy of birth certificate – applicable only for International Students. Bring the original documents for the above items
- Notarised/Certified true copies of all your educational transcripts and completion certificates
- All documents need to be translated in English and submitted along with the original documents
- Proof of English Proficiency; either IELTS/TOEFL score sheet or equivalent qualification (if applicable)
- Resume or Letter from employer certifying period of employment (if applicable)
- Bank balance to show a minimum of S$30,000 for students from visa-required countries (China, India, etc) / Evidence of study loan, sufficient enough to cover the course fees – applicable only for International Students)
- Application fee (non-transferable and non-refundable)
STEP 3
Offer by the School
Upon receipt of your completed application, you will be notified of the outcome of your application within 2 weeks. Successful applicants will receive electronic version of Letter of Offer and terms and conditions page if any.
STEP 4
Application of Student Pass – Only applicable for International Students (Skip this step for local Students)
Upon approval of your application, CSM Academy will proceed to submit your Student’s Pass application via SOLAR + to Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA. You will be notified of the outcome within 6 weeks.
STEP 5
Payment of Programme Fees
For Local Students – You will be required to bring the original certificates for verification, sign the student contract and make course payments.
For International Students – Once your Student Pass application is approved-in-principle by ICA, you will be required to bring the original certificates for verification and to sign the student contract, followed by course fee payment. Do contact our Student & Industry Outreach Executive if you require student services on arrival such as airport pick-up, accommodation, medical check-up and more.
Payment mode:
Via Paypal (For online applications) Or Via Nets / Cheque (For counter applications only)
The University of Dundee is an international leader in developing healthcare graduates (nurses). The University of Dundee is one of the top-ranking universities in the UK.
The curriculum went through professional input from the Singapore healthcare industry to ensure relevancy for Singapore Registered Nurses and thus get SNB accreditation. Nursing graduates will gain the knowledge, attributes, and care skills that are valued by the health and social care industries around the world.
Seamless progression to our Master of Science in Dementia Studies programme.
This SNB accredited nursing Singapore program aims to facilitate the development of lifelong learning skills of Singapore registered nurses. This BSc Nursing and Health degree upgrade the qualifications for registered nurses in Singapore and other countries who hold the Singapore Nursing Board registered nurse status.
As a registered nurse, the ability for critical reflection, critical thinking, problem-solving, and implement evidence-based practice will enhance your nursing professional and academic skills.
There are a total of 8 modules for this part-time nursing degree (Part time Degree Singapore).
The part-time nursing degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) for post-registration nurses will be located at the University’s Singapore partner facilities at CSM Academy.
Part-Time:
- 24 months Minimum
Intake Schedules
- January, May, September
Course Commencement
- Minimum of 50 registered students to commence.
- Students will be informed two weeks before the start of class.
Are you ready to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing? Get discounted enrollment in Part time Degree Singapore to polish your skills and future.
Part-Time (Bachelor of Science in Nursing):
This SNB accredited part time degree Singapore in Singapore is 100% taught by flown-in faculty from the University of Dundee. The mid-term tutorial after the initial intensive lectures is also by University of Dundee lecturers and local lecturers who will provide the face-to-face tutorial.
In Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students’ understanding of the nursing course modules is assessed from a theoretical and clinical perspective. Assessments comprise problem-based learning via essays, care studies, classroom discussions, and student presentations.
To graduate, the nursing student must complete and pass all eight modules and will be awarded by the University of Dundee.
This SNB accredited Nursing Degree Singapore gives Singapore Registered Nurse graduates enhanced career opportunities in a wide variety of healthcare organization settings.
The foundation of the degree in nursing program spans professional nursing issues, such as ethics, law, quality improvement, personnel & budget management, performance management, strategic & operational business planning, principles of research methodology, written communications, nursing science, health assessment, nursing theories, and accountability.
This affordable part-time Nursing Degree in Singapore is one of its kind, accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB), and is sure to give you a head-start to a successful career in Nursing!
Learning and Teaching for Practice
This module aims to enable students to explore the underpinning evidence for learning and teaching in practice and apply this to their clinical setting. The professional and regulatory frameworks inform this module for Singapore, such as the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
Standards for Clinical Education and Standards for Advanced Practice Nurse Clinical Education to support and facilitate learning, teaching, and evaluation of healthcare professionals in clinical practice, within different settings. This SNB accredited degree will also allow students to recognize and exercise their accountability in assessing the performance of ‘future-ready’ nurses.
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
This module enhances the knowledge and understanding of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare.
Students reflect upon their own experiences of quality improvement in the context of their nursing practice and consider how they impact patient safety, encouraging them to think about areas of clinical practice for any improvements. Learn in greater detail about the range of currently established quality improvement methodologies and the context used and identify the strengths and limitations of each method and the potential impact of these.
Leadership in Practice
This module aims to enable students to explore leadership theories and styles and develop leadership skills, through critical reflection on theory and practice. Students will explore various leadership theories and techniques as they relate to their area of practice.
They will develop an understanding of the impact of organizational structure and culture on approaches to leadership and consider these in the context of their clinical setting. Students will also focus on the administrative, conceptual and interpersonal skills required for effective leadership, using this approach to identify their own leadership needs.
Contemporary Practice in Palliative Care
This module (a core part of Bachelor of Science in Nursing) enhances students’ knowledge of societal, national, cultural & professional attitudes to death and dying.
We are equipping students with skills to enable them to provide a human-centered approach to palliative & end of life care for patients. The module will explore how early identification of palliative care needs can ensure holistic person-centered care across hospital and community settings.
Students will examine strategies to help identify those who require or would benefit from a palliative approach to their care. Students are to participate and reflect on conversations about death and dying.
Learn how to recognize how this may impact patients and their families. This module will also explore advanced care planning and its necessity for a person-centered approach to palliative and end-of-life care.
Understanding Research and Statistics
This module enables students to develop an understanding of evidence-based practice, qualitative research approaches, quantitative research methods, and statistics to address health priorities in Singapore.
Develop a further understanding of research, how it is quality assessed and how to implement it as an evidence-based practice. Consideration of the way that quantitative and qualitative research design will help students to see the link between the health priorities of Singapore and research.
The research ethics and professional considerations in this module form part of this module as the protection of people is a crucial aim in all nursing and healthcare research.
Health and Physical Assessment
This module equips students with knowledge and skills in health and physical assessment of the body systems in the deteriorating adult. It includes a holistic approach, incorporating a structured physical evaluation of the unwell client.
This module also presents acutely or with a long-term health condition, and consideration of the mental health and well-being impact of this.
Life expectancy in Singapore continues to rise with 13% of the resident population aged over 65. Upskilling nurses can offset the increasing needs of the changing community by preparing them for the future needs of the healthcare population across a range of health settings.
Healthcare Ethics and Law
This module aims to extend students’ understanding of fundamental concepts in healthcare ethics, including how they are applied in practice, and support students understanding of the legal implications of their professional practice.
Assisting graduate nurses in becoming proficient in ethical decision making within the multidisciplinary team, working within a pluralistic health society, and providing essential tools to assist in making ethical and legal, clinical decisions. Registered nurses in Singapore are facing an increasing number of ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, due to the advances in healthcare science, and the multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious nature of society. This module along with other modules is offered as part of the BSc in Nursing & Health to students in Singapore.
Managing the Complexities of Older People’s Healthcare
This module enables students to develop the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills in promoting successful aging and enhance the healthcare experiences of older people with complex co-existing physical, mental health, and social needs across the healthcare sector.
Students are to ensure that the needs of Singapore’s older people meet inappropriate care settings. The module develops nurses’ capacity to implement therapeutic interventions for older people across the healthcare sector landscape. Globally, people are living longer with an increased risk of developing co-existing conditions associated with aging.
Health care responses in Singapore encourage healthy aging, enhancing geriatric capability in hospitals and community settings, and improving services to support older people in their communities. This module enables nursing students to develop their understanding and knowledge of optimum healthcare delivery for older people.
This SNB accredited part-time nursing degree Singapore program is designed for Singapore registered nurses who have obtained the following:
- Diploma in Nursing
- Singapore registered nurse status and is currently in nursing practice.
- For students whose first language is not English, an International English Language Testing (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no lower than 6.0 in an individual category (or equivalent test).
- GCE “O” or GCE “A” level pass in English Equivalent
Local Students
International Students
Application Fees
Application Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
$50
$600
Course Fees Per Module
The fees required for each module.
Full Course Fees
The full fees for 15 Modules
$5,888
$5,888
- Above amounts are in Singapore Dollars, and are exclusive of GST.
- Application Fees refer to the price that the student pays the school for the sole purpose of processing the application and admission requirements.
- Local Student refers to Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, Employment Pass or Dependant Pass Holders.
- For course fee refunds policy, please refer to the Student Handbook.
Application Fees
Application Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Local Students
$50
International Students
$600
Course Fees Per Module
The fees required for each module.
Local Students
International Students
Full Course Fees
The full fees for 15 Modules
Local Students
$5,888
International Students
$5,888
- Above prices are in Singapore Dollars, and the amounts are before GST.
- Local student refers to Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Employment Pass or Dependant Pass Holders.
SkillsFuture Credit Information
- Submit SkillsFuture claim 60 days before commencement of the programme, or at the start of the course (w.e.f 21 April 2017). According to SkillsFuture SG, this window period is sufficient for individuals to make claims to facilitate earlier programme registration.
- Inform the Programme Consultant on the usage of SkillsFuture Credit and advise the appropriate amount to be offset against the qualifying programme fees.
- Submit the claim via the SkillsFuture Credit Portal for the appropriate amount to be paid to CSM Academy International for your registered programme.
For more information, please visit
http://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit.
Education Loan
Education loans are available, subject to meeting the bank’s loan requirements.
Please click here for more information.
Referral Fee:
S$200 for every student referred to our nursing degree programme and validated. T&Cs apply.
Other Subsidies:
Find out how you can get more subsidies from various organisations such as NTUC & UTAP.
Insurance Fees
- Under Edutrust Certificate Scheme stipulated by Committee for Private Education (CPE), the student’s fee must be protected.
- Serves to protect students’ paid fees.
- Subject to prevailing market rate
Medical Insurance Fee
- Subject to prevailing market rate
- Local and International Students are to purchase medical insurance valid throughout their course of studies with CSM Academy International.
- Local Students (Singaporeans, Permanent Residents & Non-student’s Pass Holders) may opt-out of this scheme if they can provide proof of adequate medical insurance coverage in Singapore.
Payments
- All Payments of fees are in Singapore Dollars.
- Amounts presented above are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Payment Methods
Cheque
Telegraphic Transfer
NETS
PayNow
To begin your application process, please click the Apply Now! button below, or find the application form found on this page.
Documents
Please prepare screenshots, scans, or digital copies of your personal documents as they may be required to be uploaded to the application form, such as your NRIC, Working Pass, Student Pass, Passport, Diploma, Certificate or Transcript of Records (where they apply), etc.
Application Fees
Your application fee for this course must be paid prior to submission of the form. Payment details will appear as you go through with the application form. Application Fees are non-refundable.
After Submission
A representative from CSM Academy International will contact you shortly after submission to assist you further into the application process.
The following documents are required for submission:
- Front and Back of NRIC or Work Pass
- Certificate of Registration issued by SNB
- Diploma in Nursing, Certificate & Transcript
- Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Certificate & Transcripts where applicable)
- English Language Competency Certificates
- Digital Passport-sized Photograph
- Application Fee
