RNA Virus Molecular-based Testing Training Course (Classroom & Asynchronous)

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RNA Virus Molecular-based Testing Training Course (Classroom & Asynchronous)

Overview

Course Date:
TBA
Registration Period:
TBA
Time:
TBA,
80 hours
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (F2F) and Practical Training
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

This is a 2-week course that covers the basic knowledge and skills needed to work in a molecular diagnostic laboratory for virus detection. It will be taught via blended learning and hands-on practical sessions. Participants will be attached in a molecular diagnostic laboratory for 5 days.

Course Objective

This course aims to provide the participants with the basic knowledge and skills needed to work in a molecular diagnostic laboratory for virus detection.

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the general laboratory safety, biosafety requirements and knowledge on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
2. Perform fundamental techniques in aliquoting lab specimens including pipetting, dilution calculations and precautions
3. Describe basic principle behind molecular testing of viruses
4. Perform RNA extraction technique on clinical samples
5. Perform the operations of Real-Time PCR, interpretation of results and error identification

Minimum Requirements

• Science and Technology diploma qualification or an equivalent in relevant working experience (min. 1 year)

• Non Science and Technology diploma holders with O level science training will also be considered on a case-to-case basis

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Medical Laboratory Technologist / Assistant

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of prevailing GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST*	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$1,080.00	$28.80	$148.80
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$840.00	$28.80	$388.80
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$840.00	$28.80	$388.80
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$1,080.00	$28.80	$148.80
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$96.00	$1,296.00

*As announced at Budget 2022, there will be no increase in government fees and charges for Singaporeans from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023. Also, as per SSG’s policy, the GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after baseline funding subsidy of 70%

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

Funding Incentives

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