Ren Ci Learning Academy

Overview

The establishment of Ren Ci Learning Academy (RCLA) seeks to upskill the community’s capabilities to better care for the elderly. It will be at the forefront to drive the innovation and redesign of care to deliver and spread value-based and affordable care for the elderly.

One of the focuses of RCLA is the cross-training and transdisciplinary model of care for Allied Health professionals (AHP). With the added skillsets, AHP will be equipped to conduct simple sessions independently to reduce the number of touch points that an elderly goes through in the healthcare system. Training programme that facilitates skills transfer between therapist and care staff and also advanced training for therapy support staff to perform higher skilled assessments and interventions in the community will also be developed.

Ren Ci is one of the leading organisations in care improvement through systematic problem-solving approaches. Quality improvement using QI tools, systematic reviews of adverse events using a predefined methodology, and safe care through retrospective and prospective observations are areas the RCLA aims to share with the ILTC sector. This will empower the ILTC institutions to improve and raise their level of care delivery.

RCLA is conceptualised to be a modern and interactive learning space. Participants will find walls that can be doodled with interactive projector at the newly renovated training centre.

Courses

Check out our upcoming courses listed below.

For group or corporate registration, please download the form here and email it to: rcla@renci.org.sg.

Note: You can use your Community Care Training Grant (CCTG), if you are eligible for 90% funding on Singaporean/Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) and 45% funding on foreigner. Should you require assistance on CCTG claim, do contact us at 6355 1163.

Course Title	Course Dates 2022	Course duration	Course Fees	Recommended Participant Profile
Abstract Poster and oral presentations of an improvement toolkit	TBC	3 hrs	$250	Teams who are involved in QI projects
Activity Selection and Modification	25 November 9am - 12pm	3 hrs	$180	People working with older adults looking to improve engagement amongst their patients, clients and residents
An Introduction to Managing Group Behaviour During Activities	27 May 9am - 10.30am	1.5 hrs	$120	Healthcare staff involved in the care of older adults
Assessing Cognitive - Perceptual Domains and its relation to daily living	12 August 2pm - 3.30pm	1.5 hrs	$120	Healthcare staff working in community settings (Nursing Homes, centre based services, Community Hospitals). Support care staff Therapy Aides
Assessing Function and how it can help in your work	23 August 9am – 10.30am	1.5 hrs	$120	All healthcare staff involved in the care of older adults in a long-term care setting such as senior care centres and nursing homes.
Assist in Mobility Training and Use of Gait Accessories	18 February 9am - 10.30am	1.5 hrs	$100	All healthcare and support staff involved in the care of older adults in a long-term care setting such as senior care centres and nursing homes
Assisting devices: A good help in clients' daily living	22 March	2 hrs	$120	All healthcare and support staff involved in the care of older adults in a long-term care setting such as senior care centres and nursing homes
Beyond caring for older adults - Engaging Everyone Everyday (3E)	21 Feburary	2 hrs	$120	Healthcare staff in community care settings such as nursing homes, centre based services and community hospitals. Support care staff Therapy Aides
Clinical incident reporting and management	18 May 23 September 9am - 5pm	1 day	$500	All senior care staff in ILTC settings who are empowered to introduce and put systems in place
Cognition and participation in everyday activities	10 June 2pm - 3.30pm	1.5 hrs	$120	Healthcare staff in community care settings such as nursing homes, centre based services and community hospitals. Support care staff Therapy aides
Cognitive Health and Older Adults: encouraging engagement of the mind and engagement in everyday life	7 December 9am - 12pm	3 hrs	$250	Healthcare professionals and care support staff caring for older adults at risk of cognitive decline or with cognitive impairment
Community Outings in the New Norm	20 June 2pm - 3.30pm	1.5 hrs	$120	Healthcare staff working in community settings (Nursing Homes, centre based services, Community Hospitals). Support care staff Therapy Aides Anyone who is involved in planning outings
Conducting a group therapy and its concepts (English)	6 April 9am - 12pm	3 hrs	$180	Healthcare staff in community care settings such as nursing homes, centre based services and community hospitals. Support care staff Therapy Aides
Conducting a group therapy and its concepts (Mandarin)	13 April	3 hrs	$180	Healthcare staff in community care settings such as nursing homes, centre based services and community hospitals. Support care staff Therapy Aides
Conducting reassessment of a LTC client	Module 1: 4 July Module 2: 12 July Module 3: 18 July Module 4: 25 July Module 5: 1 August Module 6: 8 August 9am - 12pm	3 hrs	$1800 (inclusive of GST) $250 per module (for participants who wish to attend certain modules)	Therapy Aides
Dissolving Challenging Behaviour	21 July & 5 August 4 & 18 October 2pm - 5.30pm	3.5 hrs	$275	Health care workers who are taking care of Person living with Dementia English language proficient
Embarking On And Completing An Improvement Project	28 July: 9am to 11pm 29 August: 10am to 12pm	2 hrs	$150	Teams who are embarking on an Improvement Project. Knowledge in Improvement tools is an advantage.
Evidence-Informed Practice in Community Care	Session 1: 8 November Session 2: 15 November Session 3: 29 November 9am - 1pm	4 hrs	$550	Healthcare staff in the community sector interested in using evidence-informed principles to improve quality of care.
Foundational Dementia	24 August 28 September 19 October 23 November 2pm - 4pm	2 hrs	$120	Staff or volunteers in an eldercare sector English language proficient
Frailty: What is it and how can we address it?	23 November 9am - 12pm	3 hrs	$250	Healthcare and support care staff working older adults at risk of frailty or who are frail Persons interested in conducting simple physical activity for older adults
Improvement Toolkit Advance - 6S and A3 Storyboard	25 November 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$600	Manager and senior staff identified to lead and facilitate Improvement Projects
Improvement Toolkit Advance - CPIP	18 & 19 August 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$900	Manager and senior staff identified to lead and facilitate Improvement Projects
Improvement Toolkit Advance - VSM	3 & 4 November 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$900	Manager and senior staff identified to lead and facilitate Improvement Projects
Improvement Toolkit Basic July to December	14 July 11 August 8 September 6 October 10 November 1 December 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	Anyone who is interested in improving their work processes and/or outcomes. All levels of staff from nursing, rehabilitation, administration, etc.
Improvement Toolkit Intermediate	20 & 21 October 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$900	Manager and senior staff identified to lead and facilitate Improvement Projects
Individualized Care Plans for Quality Care: How can I contribute?	13 October 9am - 10.30am	1.5 hrs	$120	Health care staff involved in the care of older adults in long-term care setting such as senior care centres and nursing homes
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Advance	17 June 5 December 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$700	Key personnel involved in implementing infection prevention and control measures and care staff interested in infection prevention and control.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Basic	1 August 1pm - 5pm 7 September 1pm - 5pm 10 October 1pm - 5pm 7 November 1pm - 5pm 2 December 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$200	Key personnel involved in implementing infection prevention and control measures and care staff interested in infection prevention and control.
Infection Prevention And Control (IPC) Intermediate	2 June 9am - 1pm 22 August 1pm - 5pm 26 October 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$300	Key personnel involved in implementing infection prevention and control measures and care staff interested in infection prevention and control.
Infection Prevention And Control And Clinical Audits	3 June 9am - 1pm 28 October 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$300	Senior care staff including RNs and ENs Supervisors ,Senior rehab staff and Medical Doctors
Important Precautions with Common Medical Conditions during Rehabilitation	25 October 9am - 10.30am	1.5 hrs	$120	Health care staff involved in the implementation of simple exercises and rehabilitation activities with persons who are post surgical hip replacement, have stroke or Parkinson’s.
Nursing assessment and management of delirium	4 August 14 October 28 November 2pm - 3.30pm	1.5 hrs	$130	Registered Nurses Enrolled nurses Therapists Any healthcare workers or caregivers who work with delirium elderly
Open Disclosure And Communication Post Adverse Event	12 December 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$300	Senior care staff including RNs and supervisors who review incidents and are involved in post adverse event management and review.
Orthoses - Understanding it and its Safety Checkpoints	29 August 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$250	Healthcare staff in community care settings such as nursing homes, centre based services and community hospitals. Support care staff and therapy aides.
Pain Medication	8 December 2pm - 4pm	2 hrs	$130	All healthcare professionals such as therapy support staff, care staff and nursing staff
Pandemic Preparedness And Safe Management Measures	26 August 16 September 31 October 30 November 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$300	Senior care staff including RNs and ENs, Supervisors, Senior rehab staff and Medical Doctors, operations and facilities personnel.
Performing Beyond: Upskilling of Therapy Assistants Workshop 1: Conducting Outcome Measures	12 April 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	All healthcare professionals such as therapy support staff, care staff and nursing staff
Performing Beyond: Upskilling of Therapy Assistants Workshop 2: Conducting Cognitive Stimulating Activities	16 February 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	All healthcare professionals such as therapy support staff, care staff and nursing staff
Performing Beyond: Upskilling of Therapy Assistants Workshop 3: Strength and training in older adults	18 March 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	All healthcare professionals such as therapy support staff, care staff and nursing staff
Physical exercises that could help in combating frailty	16 December (Mandarin) 2pm - 3.30pm	1.5 hr	$120	care staff working older adults at risk of frailty or who are frail Persons interested in conducting simple physical activity for older adults
Planning Large Group Outing	30 June 9am - 1pm	4 hrs	$250	Healthcare staff working in community settings(Nursing Homes, centre based services, Community Hospitals). Support care staff Therapy Aides Anyone who is involved in planning outings
Planning group therapy (English)	9 May 9am - 12pm	2 hrs	$180	Health care staff involved in the care of older adults in long-term care setting
Planning group therapy (Mandarin)	17 May 9am - 5pm	2 hrs	$180	Health care staff involved in the care of older adults in long-term care setting
Preceptorship Course	11 & 18 November 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$550	Registered Nurses / Enrolled nurses / Nursing Aides who are identified as preceptor English language proficient
Pressure Injury: Treatment Modalities	11 & 27 October 9am - 5pm	4 hrs	$550	Registered Nurses Nurse Managers
Root Cause Analysis	6 June 3 October 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$600	Senior care staff including RNs and ENs and supervisors who review incidents and are involved in reporting serious incidents to senior management and MOH.
Techniques in Activities of Daily Living	2 September 9am - 10.30am	1.5 hr	$120	Health care staff involved in the care of older adults
TIMES Simplified Wound Assessment and its Clinical Decision Support for Treatment	16 & 30 August Part 1: 8.30am to 1pm Part 2: 2pm to 5.30pm	4 hrs	$250	Registered nurses; Enrolled nurses; Nursing Aides
Understanding and Using Powered Mobility Aid	5 September (English) 22 September (Mandarin) 2pm - 3.30pm	1.5 hrs	$120	Healthcare staff involved in the care of older adults Therapy aides
Wound Hygiene: Addressing Biofilm	7 July 2pm - 5.30pm	3.5 hrs	$225	Registered nurses, Enrolled nurses, Nursing Aides