Patient Counselling Course

Course objective

This programme aims to equip nurses with the necessary counselling skills to attend effectively and appropriately to patients and their family members.

Course content

1. Identify the elements of counselling
2. Recognize the qualities of an effective counsellor
3. Create self-awareness during course
4. Apply counselling skills
5. Recognize the ethical issues in counselling practice
6. Conduct basic counselling with problem-solving model

Duration

2 days

Timing

8am to 5pm

Course fees

$350 (excluding GST)

Target audience

Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses

Assessment

Written assessment

Award certification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded:

• A certificate
• 8 CPE points

Dates

28 & 29 August 2025

27 & 28 October 2025

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Venue

National Heart Centre Singapore
Nursing Development Unit
Level 11, 5 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169609

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Contact person

Ms Serene Teo Hui Tin
Email: serene.teo.h.t@nhcs.com.sg
Tel: (65) 6704 2151

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• Advanced Counselling Skills for Nurses
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• Cardiac Nursing & Patient Education Course
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