Attachment Duration

2 - 4 weeks

Criteria

Only for practicing dietitians

Note: Each request is subject to Department's review and approval

Objectives

The attachment programme will provide participants with an overview of the professional practice of dietetics in a large, acute tertiary hospital in Singapore.

Upon completion of the attachment, participants will:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of the dietitians’ roles and responsibilities in the provision of medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and outpatients in the various specialties.

Course Outline

• Overview of the function of the Dietetics Department
• Types of inpatient and outpatient services
• Inpatient Services: Clinical attachment to various specialties (observation only) – Renal, Cardiology, Diabetes, Burns, Neurology, Weight Management, Eating Disorders, Parenteral Nutrition Support
• Outpatient Services: Diabetes Clinic, Cardiac Clinic, Renal Clinic, Nutrition Support Clinic, Weight Management Clinic, Digestive and Liver Diseases Clinic, Transplant Clinic
• Nutrition Group Education Programmes 
• Clinical Nutrition Practice Guidelines in SGH
• Education, Training and professional Development
• Nutrition Research
• Clinical Outcome Indicators
• External Consultancy

Methodology

• Ward visitation
• Participation in ward rounds
• Outpatient clinic visitation
• Journal club presentation
• Discussion

Attachment Fees

1. Training Fee  (5-day work week) depending on the nature of attachment

At least SGD $642* per applicant per week

For enquiries, please email carlyn.wee.g.p@sgh.com.sg

2. Administrative Fee Upon Acceptance (non-refundable)

Singaporeans: SGD $128.40*

Non-Singaporeans & Overseas Applicants: SGD $214*

3. Miscellaneous Fees for Overseas Applicants (Non-Singaporeans) [non-refundable]

a. Training Employment Pass (TEP)

• One time application fee: SGD $105
• Issuance Fee: SGD $225
  

b. Multiple Journey visa (if applicable): SGD $30

* Inclusive of 7% GST