FAQs

General Enquiries

What programmes does PGAHI offer?

PGAHI provides Continuous Professional Education for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) through various programmes: courses, lectures and clinical. Please visit the website for more information: https://www.sgh.com.sg/pgahi

Who are Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)? 

Will participant receive a certificate after attending a course? 

For most of the courses, participants who have fulfilled the course requirements and expectations will receive a certificate of attendance.

What types of clinical attachment does PGAHI offer?

PGAHI facilitates clinical attachments of postgraduates and practising AHPs. Each request is subject to Department's review and approval. For more info, please click: https://www.sgh.com.sg/pgahi/programmes/Pages/programmeoverview.aspx

Programme Enrolment Criteria

What are the course admission criteria for applicants? 

​PGAHI’s courses are generally customised for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). For specific course pre-requisites, please refer to the brochures of your choice course. Alternatively, to find out more, click https://www.sgh.com.sg/pgahi/programmes/Pages/programmeoverview.aspx

Kindly note that PGAHI reserves the right of final decision on course application.

What are the criteria for clinical attachment training for applicants?

Clinical attachment for the postgraduates / AHPs is designed to enhance one's professional skills or help one to acquire a deeper understanding of a specific area of knowledge.  Applicants embarked on this clinical attachment usually would have been a qualified/ recognised AHP based on his/her Bachelor degree.  For specific pre-requisites, please click on https://www.sgh.com.sg/pgahi.

Graduate Entry Master's (GEM) degrees is generally considered as undergraduate degree for graduates.

Registration

How do I register for a course or lecture? 

Complete and submit your registration form via the FormSG link and QR code found in the course/lecture brochure and webpage.

Participants are strongly encouraged to apply for their desired course/lecture before the closing date to avoid any disappointment.

You will receive a notification email from FormSG of your successful submission.

How do I know that my course registration is confirmed?

Course registration is confirmed when payment is received.

How do I know the status of the course I have registered for is confirmed?

A welcome letter from the respective course IC will be sent to you nearer the course start date with all the course details including pre-course materials or assignment (if applicable).

What is included in the course fee?

• Course materials (either in the form as hardcopies or softcopies) and certificates
• Goods and Services Tax (GST) 
• Refreshments costs (if applicable)
• Operations and administrative costs
• Additional cost may incur such as access to e-learning platform

How do I apply for clinical attachment?

For Clinical Attachment (for postgraduates / working professionals), write to Miss Chua Sok Hong for the application form @ chua.sok.hong@sgh.com.sg

Applicants are advised to apply at least 3 – 4 months before the training start date due to rigorous administrative processes. To achieve best learning outcomes, attachment duration is recommended to be at least 10 working days or 14 calendar days.

What is included in the clinical attachment fee?

The clinical attachment fee includes: 

i. Training Fee (minimum fee per applicant begins from SGD $600 (exclusive of prevailing GST) for 5-day attachment) 

ii. Non-refundable PGAHI administrative fee:

• Singaporeans: SGD $150 (exclusive of prevailing GST)
• Non-Singaporeans & Overseas Applicants: SGD $240 (exclusive of prevailing GST)

iii. Non-refundable miscellaneous fees of SGD $360 for Overseas Applicants (Non-Singaporeans):

• One-time Training Employment Pass (TEP) application fee: SGD $105 (re-application fee applies)
• TEP issuance fee: SGD $225
• Multiple Journey Visa: SGD $30 (if applicable)

Payment

How do I make payment?

a)  Invoice payment*:

  For organisation-sponsored participants, please provide the below details for us to issue an invoice to your organisation:

• Registered company name
• Company mailing address
• Attention invoice to (name & department)
• Email & Contact no. of addressee

b)  Bank Transfer*

PGAHI IC will contact you and send the payment details via email after receiving your registration.

*Payer to bear all bank charges. PGAHI will not process registration if the amount received is insufficient.

Programme Cancellation and Withdrawal

Can I cancel my registration after it is confirmed? 

Once registration is confirmed, any cancellation or replacement must be conveyed to PGAHI in writing. Any replacement of registrants is subject to the approval of PGAHI Director. A cancellation fee of 50% of course fee will be charged if cancellation request is less than 21 calendar days from the course start date.

​What if my enrolled course is cancelled? 
  
PGAHI reserves the right to cancel the course and fully refund the amount of course fee paid to participants should unforeseen circumstances necessitate it.

Will I get any refund if I was partially or fully absent from the course due to various reasons?
  
There is no refund for partially present or no-show for the programme.

Will I get to attend any make-up lesson if I was partially or fully absent from the course due to various reasons?
  
There is no make-up lesson for partially present or no-show for any part of the programme.

If I am not able to attend the course, can I send a replacement instead?
  
Yes, you can send a replacement instead. Please inform PGAHI course IC in advance and provide the details of the new participant. Cancellation fee will not apply if there is a successful replacement of participant.

Discounts

Discounts

SingHealth staff and Members of Professional Associations (selected courses only) will enjoy a discount of approximately 10% off the regular rate.

Note:

1. PGAHI reserves the right to grant or refuse refund at its sole and absolute discretion. We also reserve the right to change the terms and conditions at any time.

2. Prices quoted are in Singapore dollars (inclusive of  prevailing GST) unless otherwise stated.

​​Continuing Education Points

Continuing education points will be given (subject to approval from the respective Council/ Board) to participants who are registered with the Allied Health Professions Council, Singapore Pharmacy Council, Singapore Medical Council and Singapore Nursing Board.

Will PGAHI help me to claim CE points after I have attended its courses?

​Yes, after you have attended PGAHI’s courses, we will assist with accrual of CE points.

​Will PGAHI help me to claim CE points after attending its lectures?

​PGAHI can only assist with accrual of CE points for participants who have logged in to attend the lecture using the given LOGIN NAME provided by PGAHI in the welcome letter.

LOGIN NAME will be in this format:

For registered healthcare professionals who do not log in with the given LOGIN NAME, PGAHI will not be obliged to claim the CE points on participants' behalf. Those not registered under any healthcare professional councils, PGAHI is grateful for you logging in with the given LOGIN NAME as it helps us to understand your profile and hence in our planning of future programmes for you.