Introduction to Addiction: Basic Principles to Guide Addiction Management Programmes
Programme Information
Date: Monday, 9 October 2023
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm (SGT)
Venue: Shaw Foundation Alumni House, National University of Singapore, 11 Kent Ridge Dr, Singapore 119244
Overview
This introductory course to addictions seeks to inform healthcare professionals on the science behind addictions and the different aspects of addictions from epidemiology to its various manifestations. The course brings together professionals working in both the clinical and public health aspects of the field so as to enable participants to have a broad understanding of addictions.
Learning Objectives
After the course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the science behind addictions
- Understand common addictions and their manifestations
- Understand the application of addiction science in policy and various settings e.g., workplace
Who Should Attend?
- Healthcare professionals who wish to seek a basic understanding of addiction science
- Non-healthcare professionals looking for an introductory course into addictions
Certification
An electronic Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who meet a minimum of 75% attendance.
Instructors
Dr Gomathinayagam Kandasami
Chief, Department of Addiction Medicine & Senior Consultant, National Addictions Management Service
Dr Lambert Low
Deputy Chief, Department of Addiction Medicine; Senior Consultant, National Addictions Management Service
Dr Mohamed Zakir
Consultant, National Addictions Management Service
Mr Samuel Chua
Head, Allied Health, National Addictions Management Service
Dr Robin Low
Senior Consultant, Changi General Hospital
Assoc Prof Liow Chee Hsiang
Vice Dean (Education), NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
View his full profile here.
Assoc Prof Jeremy Lim
Director, Leadership Institute for Global Health Transformation, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
View his full profile here.
Dr Licia Tan
Associate Consultant, Occupational Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital
Fee
| Category | Fee* |
| Student/NUS Staff | S$395.20 |
| Public Sector/LMICs¹ | S$592.80 |
| Private Sector | S$988.00 |
Remarks:
- The LMIC definition will act according to the list of countries belonging to the low- and lower-middle income economies as listed by the World Bank. The corresponding fee will apply to individuals and organisations belonging to the LMIC.
*Prices stated above are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and are inclusive of 8% 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.
Application
- Application closes on 4 September 2023 OR when 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 7 September 2023.
- A cancellation charge of 50% of the fee will be levied if the cancellation is received after 7 September 2023.
- No refunds will be given from 9 October 2023 onwards but substitution with another name is permissible. Please inform the course administrator in writing via email, and provide the name and details of the substitute by 7 September 2023.
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