CommCare AcademyThe SLEC CommCare Academy aims to be a thought leader in eldercare training and education, and a premium training provider in the community care sector. We will employ innovative pedagogy to deliver a comprehensive range of educational programmes, especially in areas such as palliative care, skin and wound care, dementia care and rehabilitation care. Check out the courses available below. For additional information, please email commcareacademy@slec.org.sg. |
- Description
- Course Trainer
- Course Fees
- Date, Time & Venue
- Registration
Course Overview
This course equips Learners with the basic knowledge and skills to plan and implement an exercise program for Older Adults. Learners will understand the importance of exercise and active lifestyle in maintaining health. Learners will be guided to design a holistic exercise class and put in practice to conduct it. Principles on safe administration, monitoring and progression will be discussed.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the learner is able to:
- Articulate the health benefits of exercise
- List precautionary measures for exercising safely
- Describe the 4 core components of an exercise program
- Understand the principles exercise prescription in terms of FITT-VP
- Understand the concepts for community-based group exercise program (CBGEP)
- Advocate and promote lifestyle patterns essential for healthy aging
- Adopt a holistic approach of varied strategies in planning exercise activities
- Adhere to safe practices when conducting exercises for individuals and groups
- Conduct exercises safely and effectively
- Assist an older person in performing range of motion exercises
- Design and organize an individual / group exercise program for older adults
Who should attend
- This course is suitable for Support Care Staff.
Training Hours
12
Mr Atienza Sedfrey Del Moro (Tom)
Senior Physiotherapist & Senior Trainer, St Luke’s ElderCare
Mr Tom Sedfrey graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (Philippines) in 2005. He has more than 10 years of working experiences as a practicing physiotherapist in ILTC sector in Singapore. His areas of interest include neurorehabilitation (Stroke & PD) and geriatric rehabilitation.
The full course is $392.40 (including prevailing GST). Prevailing course fee subsidy at 90% for Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents and 45% for work pass holders working in eligible community care organisations.
Available date(s):
a. 13 February to 14 February 2024
b. 10 June to 11 June 2024
c.14 October to 15 October 2024
Time:
Day 1: 9am – 6pm
Day 2: 9am – 1pm
Venue:
Eagles Center
166 Bukit Merah Central
#04-3531
Singapore 150166
For AIC Community Care Organisations, please register via AIC LMS at
For additional information, please contact Learning Hub at 
commcareacademy@slec.org.sg
