CA in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Spine)

Application Timeline

For overseas applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 6 months before the attachment start date.

For local applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 3 months before the attachment start date.

Duration

2 - 4 weeks

Criteria

Only for organisation sponsored practising / registered Physiotherapists

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

Objectives

To provide clinical environment for the training and development of advanced knowledge and clinical skills in orthopaedic physiotherapy for spine. The participant will develop knowledge and skills in:

Clinical reasoning
Manual therapy (predominantly Maitland)
Exercise prescription (including Pilates exercise)
Ergonomics
Cognitive Behavioural therapy
Management of a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal spinal conditions, include:

Prolapsed intervertebral discs
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Non-specific back/neck conditions
Post surgical spinal rehabilitation

Outline

The specific duration and area of attachment will be individualized to meet the participant’s need. The attachment may also include individual or group discussion session with the mentor, participation in team in-services, spinal ward rounds and/or opportunity to observe and interact with other health care professionals in the clinical setting.

Methodology

Observation or practical hands on sessions (depending on Singapore Allied Health Professional Council licensure requirement)
Case discussion session
Outpatient Musculoskeletal team in-services
Inter-disciplinary Spine Rounds
On-line reading materials

Attachment Fees

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

At least SGD $600* per applicant per week

2. Administrative Fee Upon Acceptance (non-refundable)

Singaporeans: SGD $150*

Non-Singaporeans & Overseas Applicants: SGD $240*

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

* excluding prevailing GST

Enquiries

For enquiries, please email chua.sok.hong@sgh.com.sg