Basic Outbreak Rapid Response
Course Information
Dates: 28 July – 1 August 2025, Monday – Friday
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm (SGT)
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute (map)
SSG Course Code: TGS-2024050870
Overview
This course will introduce the knowledge and tools related to rapid response methods and field epidemiology such as contact tracing, incident investigation, and public health surveillance. Besides technical skills, it will also provide practical insights and hone inter-personal skills to resolve challenges during outbreak management.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply field epidemiologic methods to undertake rapid response on the ground
- Assist in surveillance and outbreak investigation using a systematic approach
- Acquire skills to effect preventive and preparedness actions
Who Should Attend?
This course is recommended for physicians and non-physicians (including environmental, veterinary, food and safety, public health officers) to meet a need for professionals who can carry out field investigations and disease control.
Assessment & Certification
Participants will be awarded an electronic Certificate of Completion in Basic Outbreak Rapid Response if they achieve at least 75% attendance, pass the assessment at the end of the course, and meet the payment timeline as well as other terms and conditions for SSG funding eligibility.
Pre-requisites
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
- Relevant public health related work experience
- Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval
Course Instructors
Assoc Prof Steven Ooi
Senior Consultant, Infectious Disease Research and Training Office, National Centre for Infectious Diseases;
Programme Director, Singapore Field Epidemiology Training Programme;
Technical Scientific Panel Advisor, ASEAN+3 Field Epidemiology Training Network, TEPHINET and FAO-OIE-WHO;
Associate Professor (Joint), NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
View his full profile here.
Ms Wendy Sng
Deputy Director (Biorisk and Biosurveillance), Animal and Veterinary Service, National Parks Board
One Health Secretary, AVA and NParks
One Health Project Lead, Biosurveillance Framework, ASEAN Alternate Focal Point, Veterinary Epidemiology
Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) Trainer
Dr Kelvin Lim
Director, One Health Office, Communicable Diseases Agency
Dr Charlene Fernandez
Group Director (Professional and Scientific Services, Animal and Veterinary Service, National Parks Board
Course Fee
| Category | Subsidy available | Fee payable after subsidy* |
| International Participant | – | S$2943.00 |
| Singapore Citizen aged 39 years & below / Permanent Resident | SSG Funding | S$882.90 |
| Singapore Citizen aged 40 years & above | SSG Funding & Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | S$342.90 |
| Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident Sponsored by SMEs | SSG Funding & Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$342.90 |
Remarks:
*Prices stated above are inclusive of 9% Singapore Goods and Services Tax. The University reserves the right to review and adjust the course fees and make changes to the programme structure and requirements as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
You may refer to this webpage for more details on the above fees.
SSG Funding Requirements
- This is a SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) approved course. As part of SSG funding requirements, participants must pass all assessment(s) and adhere to the fee payment timeline of 60 days from the course start date.
- Individuals will not receive certification if they fail to meet the assessment requirements, payment timeline, and/or other terms and conditions for SSG funding eligibility.
Application
- Application closes on 18 July 2025 OR when the application is full.
- CME & CPE points pending approval.
- For more information on this course, please contact us at sph_cpe@nus.edu.sg.
Cancellation
- Cancellation is permissible if conveyed to the course administrator in writing via email before 18 July 2025.
- Substitution with another participant is permissible. Please inform the course administrator in writing via email, and provide the name and details of the substitute by 18 July 2025.
- The School reserves the right to cancel the course and fully refund the fees in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
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