Frequently Asked Questions

General Enquiries

What programmes does PGAHI offer?

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

Who are Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)? 

What do AHPs do? 

Allied health professionals (AHPs) are essential members of the care team in every specialty. They provide diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and direct patient care services within and across clinical specialities. Explore SGH AHPedia today to discover how Allied Health professionals support your care journey. 

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. Click here for more info. 

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. Click here for more info. 

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.  Click here for specific pre-requisites. 

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

What are the requirements of Clinical Attachment (CA) applicants for applying Training Employment Pass (TEP) and what is the validity of the pass?

Refer to the link: Eligibility for Training Employment Pass

Payment

What are the estimated charges of Clinical Attachment training?

Clinical Attachments | Singapore General Hospital

What are the tax implications that Clinical Attachments trainees need to know?

IRAS | Working out my tax residency

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

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 (CE) 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/lectures?

For ‘live’ physical/virtual session, after you have attended PGAHI’s courses/lectures, PGAHI will follow the respective guide of MOH’s professional council/board to claim CE points on your behalf. The outcome of CE point accrual is subject to the decision of MOH’s professional council/board.

For the self-directed components of the course (if any)/lecture, you will have to follow the guidelines provided by respective professional council/board for CE points.

What information does PGAHI need to apply CE points on my behalf for attending its ‘live’ lectures?

PGAHI will only assist with accrual of CE points for participants who are registered with MOH’s professional council/board when they log their attendance through the QR code provided during the lecture.

Those not registered under any healthcare professional councils, PGAHI is grateful for you logging your attendance as it helps us to understand your profile and hence in our planning of future programmes for you.