Mentoring – A Guide By the Side
Mentoring – A Guide By the Side
In healthcare settings many healthcare personnel are required to assume multiple roles of being a supervisor, preceptor, coach or mentor, all at the same time. It’s important to be aware of some of the subtle nuances and differences between being a coach and a mentor. This in addition to embracing the required skill-sets to be an effective coach or mentor.
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Date & Time
  • 8 September 2026 | 9.00am - 5.30pm 
Venue
Yishun Polyclinic
FMA Seminar Room
Course Fee

Non-NHG: $295
NHG: $255

Contact Us

pca.secretariat@nhghealth.com.sg
6047 8854 / 6047 8852

 

NHG Polyclinics and PHC staff to register via iConnect

Registration
https://for.sg/pcaipc
Course Information
Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand the importance of knowing how one’s emotion and self-awareness impact on one’s role as a coach /mentor
  2. Describe the qualities of a good coach /mentor
  3. Recognise the nuances between the skills sets for Mentoring versus Coaching
  4. Describe the Stages of Mentoring
  5. Apply the GROW model of Coaching
  6. Describe the roles and responsibilities of mentors and coaches
  7. Show empathetic responses and perceptive reflections to emotions and feelings expressed
  8. Apply ARTFul feedback model in coaching /mentoring communications
  9. Understand self-determination theory (autonomy, relatedness and competence) and its role in motivation in coaching and mentoring
Trainer(s)
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Dr Predeebha d/o P N Kannan
Designation
Deputy Director, Primary Care Academy
Credentials

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 

Areas Of Teaching Interest

Interpersonal Communication
Interprofessional Learning & Facilitation
Health and Wellness Coaching
Mentoring
Faculty Development
Qualitative Research

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NHG Polyclinics Teaching Faculty
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