Towards this objective, the course was divided into 2 face to face modules (total 1.5 hours) and a post-workshop 2.5 hour zoom session, to consolidate the entire learning.
- 16 July 2026 (Day 1) | 2:00pm - 5.30pm
- 23 July 2026 (Day 2) | 8.30am - 5.30pm
- 6 August 2026 (Day 3) | 2:00pm - 4.30pm
Day 3: Virtual
Non-NHG: $635
NHG: $560
pca.secretariat@nhghealth.com.sg
6047 8854 / 6047 8852
NHG Polyclinics and PHC staff to register via iConnect.
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR SESSION 1
- Understand Basics of Nutrition including Dietary Guidelines for Adults
- Understand Food Nutrition Labels
- Appreciate Nutrition for Healthy living and Weight Management
- Appreciate both food facts and myths towards achieving weight loss
- Understand the concept of Energy balance towards maintain a healthy weight
- Appreciate the importance of Physical activity and exercise
- Understand the principles of safe exercise prescription
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR SESSION 2
- Understand the role of a Health Coach
- Know how a Coach can guide and not instruct.
- Gain self-awareness of one’s own personality styles.
- Understand theories that support behaviour change, including:
- Beliefs (Health Belief Model)
- Self-Determination & Self-Efficacy
- Motivation(extrinsic versus intrinsic)
- Apply OARS and PACE of Motivational Interviewing
- Assume a positive coaching approach using Appreciative Inquiry approach
- Assist clients to set SMART Goals
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore
Master of Medicine (Public Health), National University of Singapore
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, Nanyang Technological University
Master of Health Professions Education, Maastricht University
Other Appointments
Adjunct Faculty, Singapore University of Social Sciences
Clinical Teacher, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
Interpersonal Communication
Interprofessional Learning & Facilitation
Health and Wellness Coaching
Mentoring
Faculty Development
Qualitative Research
BSc Nutrition & Dietetics, Deakin University
Masters in Health Professional Education (MHPE), Maastricht University
Other Appointment:
Clinical Education Lead
Geriatric SAG member
Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) review committee
Primary Care Geriatric Care, dietetics
Weight management
Behavioural Change Counselling and Health Coaching
Interpersonal Communication
Assistant Director, Primary Care Academy
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore
Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine, National University of Singapore
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health, National University of Singapore
Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, National University of Singapore
Professional Certificate in Youth Psychiatry, Orygen Graduate Certificate in Digital Health, Singapore Management University Master of Medicine (Family Medicine), National University of Singapore Collegiate Membership of the College (Singapore), College of Family Physician Singapore
Other Appointments
Lecturer, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
Clinical Tutor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Faculty, Family Medicine Residency Programme, National Healthcare Group
Assistant Programme Director, GDFM Programme, College of Family Physician Singapore
Primary Care Mental Health and Wellness
Primary Care Geriatric Care
Behavioural Change Counselling and Health Coaching
Interpersonal Communication
Communication in Healthcare
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