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Our Mission

To be a one-stop, regional primary care training centre for primary healthcare professionals and the community

 
Our Vision

To be accredited regional centre synonymous with quality primary care training

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Head of Department Message​​


Primary Care Academy (PCA) was founded in 2008 to train healthcare professionals and ancillary staff in the Primary and Community care sectors. As part ​of its outreach efforts, it also reached out to many laypersons through community talks, health education and training courses for members of the public.​

Today, PCA has built a reputation as a one-stop primary care training centre that is able to provide high-quality training and accreditation to healthcare professionals and community partners. PCA has a diverse range of courses from communication courses to clinical skills courses that cater to the breadth of care providers in the primary and community care space. We have also established collaborations with various community, professional and academic partners to support the updating of skills needs in this rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.​​​

With its experience from COVID-19 pandemic, PCA has shifted to providing training through blended learning techniques that leverage technology for knowledge dissemination while maintaining face-to-face sessions to maximise the experiential learning process.​​​

​As Singapore moves its healthcare from hospital to community with growing emphasis on the role of primary care through Healthier SG, PCA is well placed with its dedicated trainers and committed staff to play a significant role to further engage, endow and empower future generations of primary and community care providers to deliver optimum care outcomes for our population. ​


Dr Darren Seah 

Director, Primary Care Academy​










Trainers and Administrative Staff

 
 
Dr Darren Seah

Family Physician, Senior Consultant

Director, Primary Care Academy & Family Medicine Development

Regional Director (Central Health) National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

 
 
Dr Predeebha d/o P N Kannan

Deputy Director, Primary Care Academy

 
 
Ms Elaine Voo

Deputy Director, Primary Care Academy

 
 
Dr Eugene Chua

Family Physician, Associate Consultant (Hougang Polyclinic)

Assistant Director, Primary Care Academy

 
 
Dr Ian Koh

Family Physician, Associate Consultant, Deputy Head (Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic)

Assistant Director, Primary Care Academy

 
 
Mr Won Tin Chiang

Principal Dietitian, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

 
 
Sr Angeline Yeo

Training Consultant, Primary Care Academy

 
 
Ms Rebecca Oh

Training Consultant, Primary Care Academy

 
Ms Rafika Ramli

Training Consultant, Primary Care Academy

 
Ms Siti Zarinah binte Abdul Rahman

Trainer, Primary Care Academy

 
Ms Erice Michelle Kayne Justo

Assistant Manager, Primary Care Academy

 
Ms Carolyn Chan Ching Ching

Executive, Primary Care Academy

 
Ms Jessica Huang

Executive, Primary Care Academy

 
Ms Eliza Tham

Executive, Primary Care Academy

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Supporters & Collaborators

MOH Holdings Pte LtdRaffles Medical Group Ltd
NHG Group EducationCentral-North Primary Care Network Pte Ltd
Diabetes SingaporeAssurance PCN Pte Ltd
Kwong Wai Shiu HospitalFrontier PCN Pte Ltd
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Pte LtdTsao Foundation
Class PCN Pte Ltd




Awards and Achievements

Well Children in Primary Care
Health and Wellness Coaching Workshop
Holistic Care for the Older Persons (H.O.P.E) lunchtime webinars
Living Well into the Golden Years - Maintaining Vitality through Nutrition & Exercise
Fitness & Frailty Workshop for Society for Physically Disabled (SPD) Day Care Seniors
Minimum Assistance Transfer
Safety Awareness Webinars 2022
Signing of Master Collaboration Agreement (MCA) between NHGP and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) on 22 January 2021 to train undergraduates in health and wellness coaching.
Frailty Management Workshop for the Community
Abstract Writing Workshop
The Covid-19 infection control seminar
Diabetes Mellitus Risk Management Webinar Series
PCA received the ‘Positive Ageing Advocator’ awarded by The Council of Third Age (C3A).
Basic Cardiac Life Support Automated External Defibrillation Instructor Training Centre and Basic Cardiac Life Support Automated External Defibrillation Training Centre Re-accreditation
First Aid & Life Support Workshops For Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (KWSH) Volunteers
Designing Questionnaires Workshop
Frailty Management workshop for Health Care Professionals
Nursing Management of Dementia in Primary Care
Health Literacy - Rolling out the Red CARPET to Engage Patients
Foot Surveillance
Childhood Developmental Screening
Data Analytics and Essentials
Safety Awareness on Powered Mobility
Advanced Course in Women's Health
Healthcare Languaging - Navigating Healthcare for Frontliners
Healthcare Languaging - Understanding Health for Frontliners
Nurse Initiated Bronchodilator Therapy
Childhood Immunization For Registered Nurse
Foundation Course On Vaccination & Traveler’s Health In Primary Care
Essentials of Preceptorship Porgramme
Fundamentals of Breastfeeding Counselling in Primary Care
Open Disclosure Training
Group Facilitation (Train the Trainer) Workshop
Risk Management and Patient Saftey (RMPS) Programme for NHGP Nurses
Managing Diabetic Foot Ulcer from Primary Healthcare Nursing Perspective
Surgical Diathermy Workshop
Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC) Accredidted BCLS + AED Instructor Training Centre
BCLS + AED Instructor Course
Advanced Course on Wound Management for Registered Nurses
Developmental Assessment
Foundation Course in Women's Health
Diabetic Retinophotography (DRP) for new nurses
Mindfulness Basics for Primary Healthcare Professionals
Discovering Self & Engaging Others for Effective Facilitative Learning
Care Coordinators Training
Family Planning in Primary Care
Facilitation for Effective Clinic Communication
Service Communications Foundation Course for Frontline Clinic Staff
Service Ambassadors (SA) Training
Engaging patients for Evidence-Based Health Screening and Post-Screening Follow-up for Health Promoters
Caring of Older Adults in Primary Care
Early Childhood Nutrition Workshop
Team-Based Care Training
Nutritional Needs Workshop for Infants & Pre-schoolers
Practical Approach to Eczema Management Workshop
Health Literacy Workshop
Advanced Chronic Disease Management Workshop
Understanding Diabetes, Hypertension, Lipid Disorders (DHL) Course
Know the Elderly Workshop
Fall Precatuion: Workshop for Community
Basic First Aid Workshop
Wound Care for Enrolled Nurses
Understanding Diabetes, Hypertension, Lipid Disorders (DHL) Workshop for Front-liners
Developmental Assessment Workshop
Advanced Wound Management Workshop for Doctors and Registered Nurses
Host to NHG Inspiring SEAL Program (ISP)
Basic Health Parameters for Clinical Ancillary Staff (CAS)
Basic Clinical Measurement Course for Care Coordinators
Minor Surgical Procedure Accreditation Programs
Inaugural Singapore Primary Care Research Scientific Competition
Singapore Nursing Board Accreditation for Certificate in Wound Care for Enrolled Nurses
National Life Saving Day
Diabetic Foot Screening
Practical Skills Workshop on Diabetic Foot & Wound Care
WDA Accredited Training Organisation (ATO)
WSQ accredited course: Use of Medical Terminology in Work Activities for Non Medical Staff
National Resuscitation Council Singapore Accredidted AED Training Centre
1st Inter-Professional Collaborative Practice (IPC) Workshop
Conducted Chronic Disease Management Workshop in Malaysia at the National Primary Care Conference
General Practitioner Assistant Course
Minor Surgical Procedure Workshop
National Resuscitation Council Singapore Accredidted BCLS Training Centre
Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine Training curriculum
1st International conference on Health Transfromation: Primary Care Focus
Primary Care Innovation Forum Organiser (based in Hong Kong)
Inaugural launch of Plexus - a bi-monthly e-publication
Care of the Elderly Course
Establishment of PCA
Master of Medicine in Family Medicine Training Programs
Community Health Talks

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