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Personal Wellbeing and Resilience in the Workplace Module 2: Psychological First Aid Training for Peer Support

  • Human Resource
Next Intake: 19 May 2025 (Mon)
  • Basic
  • SkillsFuture
  • Short Courses
  • This module is part of Personal Wellbeing and Resilience in the Workplace
Next course starts on
19 May 2025 (Mon) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD1,744* (as low as SGD203.20 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

2 days

Level
Basic
Venue

Singapore Management University

Who Should Attend

Business Executives, HR professionals and Individuals who are interested to create a sustainable and healthy workplace.

Overview

Employee wellbeing has been identified as the key to developing organisational resilience. With hybrid work arrangements, there is also greater awareness and emphasis on employers’ duty of care to employee wellness.

This course will enable participants to use basic concepts in psychological first aid and a mindful approach to help provide effective peer support that contributes to organisational resilience and a future ready workforce.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 2-day module, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise and approach persons in distress with confidence 
  • Apply Psychological First Aid (PFA) concepts and communication skills to offer practical help 
  • Set mindful boundaries and access support early 
  • Strengthen employee relations and engagement

Topic/Structure

  1. Background and evolution of PFA
  2. The 5 key components of PFA
  3. Important qualities of a PFA provider
  4. Strategies and skills in providing PFA
  5. Ethical issues and limitations of peer support
  6. Tips for peer support in different situations
  7. Forming a community of practice for support within and outside of the organisation

Assessment

There will be presentation or written assessments for each module. 

Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and have to complete all assessment(s) required by the course. Only upon meeting the minimum attendance and passing the assessment will participants be issued a Certificate of Completion.

Participants who fail the assessment will be given a chance for re-assessment at a fee of SGD100.00 (excluding prevailing GST). Each participant is allowed 1 re-assessment. The re-assessment has to be taken within 7 calendar days from the end of the course date. It will be held on a weekday specified by SMU Academy and conducted during office hours. Please note that re-assessment fees are not supported by SSG Funding.

Participants who meet the minimum attendance rate but do not achieve a pass for the assessment will be issued a Certificate of Participation.

Participants are required to bring their laptop to access the course materials, class exercises and individual assessment(s).

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more infomation about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$523.20

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$523.20

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$1,744

(No Funding)

$1,744

(No Funding)

$1,744

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

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Trainers

Dr CHIANG SIAU
MBBS (Singapore) Masters in Medicine (Anaesthesiology) Masters in Counselling (Monash University)
Hallmark Health
Dr CHIANG SIAU
MBBS (Singapore) Masters in Medicine (Anaesthesiology) Masters in Counselling (Monash University)
Hallmark Health
Dr Chiang Siau holds an MBBS from the National University of Singapore and has pursued further studies in anaesthesiology and counselling. He served as a Senior Consultant Anaesthetist at the National University Hospital and Associate Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS. Dr. Siau's expertise in experiential learning and patient safety training has earned him recognition and grants. His research in pain neuroscience earned him prestigious scholarships and fellowships. Dr. Siau initiated a Care-for-Carer program to support staff wellness, drawing from his counseling background. He emphasises cognitive-behavioral connections for self-care and volunteers for mental health support. Guided by personal values, he navigates life's challenges mindfully, aiming for growth and joy.
Dr TAN E-CHING
Leader & Facilitator
Singapore Youth Mental Wellbeing
Dr TAN E-CHING
Leader & Facilitator
Singapore Youth Mental Wellbeing
Dr Tan E-Ching, MBBS (Singapore), GDFP, GDMH (Mental Health), is the Founder and Director of Hallmark Health, specialising in mental wellness through counselling and training in Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Resilience, and Empathy. With 20 years as a Senior Family Physician, she witnessed a surge in mental health issues, particularly among youths, prompting her to establish Hallmark Health. Dr Tan graduated from the National University of Singapore Medical Faculty in 1994 and holds certifications in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self-Compassion. She leads the Singapore Youth Mental Wellbeing initiative, conducts workshops in various settings, and volunteers for organisations supporting disadvantaged youth.

Additional Details

Programme Registration

Applications will be reviewed by our Programme Admissions Committee. The decision made by the committee is final and no request to review the decision or reveal the considerations leading to the decision would be entertained.

 

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Please click here for CPBM details and list of qualifying programmes.

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