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 2023	Course duration	Course Fees	Recommended Participant Profile
An Introduction to Managing Group Behaviour During Activities	5 June 9am - 11am	2 hrs	$130	Healthcare staff involved in the care of older adults
Assessing Cognitive - Perceptual Domains and its Relation to Daily Living	19 September 1pm - 3pm	2 hrs	$130	Healthcare staff working in community settings (Nursing Homes, centre based services, Community Hospitals). Support care staff Therapy Aides
Clinical Incident Reporting and Management	28 June 18 September 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	All staff involved in incident review and management. Includes Staff Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurse Managers, Centre Managers, Managers and HODs.
Cognitive Health and Older Adults: Encouraging engagement	17 August 9am - 1pm	4 hrs	$250	Health care staff involved in the care of older adults
Dissolving Challenging Behaviour	4 & 25 August 6 & 24 November 2pm - 5pm	6 hrs	$300	Health care workers who are taking care of Person living with Dementia English language proficient
Foundational Dementia	13 July 15 September 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?	11 December 9am - 1pm	4 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
Introduction to Identifying Cognitive Impairment	3 November 9am - 11am	2 hrs	$130	Health care staff involved in the care of elders
Improvement Toolkit Advance - 6S and A3 Storyboard	19 June 16 October 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$600	Manager and senior staff identified to lead and facilitate Improvement Projects
Improvement Toolkit Advance - CPIP	15 & 16 June 21 & 22 August 9am - 5pm	16 hrs	$900	Manager and senior staff identified to lead and facilitate Improvement Projects
Improvement Toolkit Advance - VSM	4 & 5 May 25 & 26 September 9am - 5pm	16 hrs	$900	Manager and senior staff identified to lead and facilitate Improvement Projects
Improvement Toolkit Basic January to June Schedule July to December Schedule	24 May 21 June 26 July 15 August 20 September 18 October 22 November 20 December 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	All staff who are interested in improving their work processes and outcomes.
Improvement Toolkit Intermediate	17 & 18 July 30 & 31 October 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$900	Managers and senior staff identified to lead and facilitate Improvement Projects.
Infection Prevention and Control - Advance	4 October 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$700	Key personnel involved in implementing infection prevention and control measures/ policies and care. Staff interested in infection prevention and control. This includes Senior Staff Nurse, Nurse Managers, Centre Managers, Medical Consultants, Infection Control Personnel and HODs.
Infection Prevention and Control - Basic January to June Schedule July to December Schedule	10 May 14 June 12 July 16 August 16 September 11 October 15 November 13 December 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$300	Junior staff including NA, HCA, HA, Enrolled Nurse, Elder Carer, RCA, Therapy assistant , Pharmacy Technician, and support staff such as Facility Management, Operations, Porters and Kitchen staff.
Infection Prevention And Control - Intermediate	21 July 2 October 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$450	Staff who are involved in implementing Infection Prevention and Control Practices. This includes Enrolled Nurses, Staff Nurses, RCA Leads, Nurse Managers, RCA Managers, Senior RCA, Pharmacists, Medical Officers, Registrars, Resident Physicians, Centre Managers and IPC Personnel.
Infection Prevention And Control And Clinical Audits	17 May 30 August 6 December 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$350	Staff who are involved in conducting audits. This includes Staff Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Community Care Associate Leads, Supervisors, Managers, Senior Rehab staff, Medical Doctors, IPC Personnel and Auditors.
Maximising Participation: Activity Selection and Modification	20 October 1pm - 5pm	4 hrs	$250	People working with older adults looking to improve engagement amongst their patients, clients or residents
Nursing assessment and management of delirium	19 October 15 December 2pm - 3.30pm	1.5 hrs	$150	Registered Nurses Enrolled nurses Therapists Any healthcare workers or caregivers who work with delirium elderly
Open Disclosure And Communication Post Adverse Event	31 May 31 July 1 November 9am - 1pm	4 hrs	$300	All staff involved in incident review and management. Includes Staff Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurse Managers, Centre Managers, Managers and HODs.
Performing Beyond: Upskilling of Therapy Assistants Workshop 1: Conducting Cognitive Stimulating Activities	11 April 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	Healthcare professionals such as therapy support staff, care staff and nursing staff are welcomed to take modules that are relevant in their course of work.
Performing Beyond: Upskilling of Therapy Assistants Workshop 2: Therapeutic Support	19 May 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	Healthcare professionals such as therapy support staff, care staff and nursing staff are welcomed to take modules that are relevant in their course of work.
Performing Beyond: Upskilling of Therapy Assistants Workshop 3: Strength and training in older adults	14 July 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	Healthcare professionals such as therapy support staff, care staff and nursing staff are welcomed to take modules that are relevant in their course of work.
Practicing Transdisciplinary Care in Rehabilitation (Community)	11 to 13 January 9am - 5pm	24 hrs	$1600	Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist working in community settings like nursing homes and day care centres
Preceptorship	2 & 9 May 27 June & 4 July 22 & 29 August 17 & 24 October 9am - 5pm	16 hrs	$550	Registered Nurses / Enrolled nurses / Nursing Aides who are identified as preceptor English language proficient
Programme Design, Activity Planning & Its Effectiveness	17 February 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$500	Health care staff involved in the care of older adults in settings such as senior care centres and nursing homes Programme coordinators
Root Cause Analysis	17 April 29 September 9am - 5pm	8 hrs	$600	All staff involved in incident review and management. Includes Staff Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurse Managers, Centre Managers, Managers and HODs.
Successful Large Group Outing	7 March 9am - 12.30pm	3.5 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
Swallow related Care in Community Settings	8 May 9am - 1pm	4 hrs	$250	Care staff working in community settings like nursing homes and day care