? 148 graduates to receive their scrolls at college's second graduation ceremony
? Alumni network launched in August 2012
Singapore, 5 November 2012 - Parkway College of Nursing and Allied Health ("Parkway College") will celebrate the graduation of 148 students at the college's second graduation ceremony this afternoon. Associate Professor Fatimah Lateef, Deputy Chairman of the Singapore Government Parliamentary Committee for Health, is the Guest-of-Honour. Close to 500 attendees including the graduands' family members, friends and colleagues are expected to be present at the ceremony held at RELC International Hotel.
Of the 148 graduands, 10 of them are the first to earn a
Masters in Health Administration, a two-year course developed
in collaboration with Flinders University of South Australia,
which is targeted at medical, nursing and allied health
professionals, as well as administrators in the healthcare
industry or related fields, looking to enhance their
management skills. All 10
Masters graduates are existing healthcare professionals from
the public and private sectors.
Ms Celene Ting, valedictorian for the pioneer graduating
class of the Masters in Health Administration and currently
working in HCA Hospice Care as Assistant Manager, Community
Relations, says, "The Masters in Health Administration
programme is unique and extremely hands-on. The rigour of the
curriculum, the dedication of the lecturers as well as the
ample opportunities we were given to exchange knowledge and
insights with fellow healthcare professionals strengthened
our competencies and capabilities in our respective areas of
work. I am confident of making a meaningful difference in the
healthcare sector, specifically, in hospice care and
research, which are growing areas that need greater public
attention and support. It also helped that the Masters is a
part-time course which allowed me some flexibility to
accommodate my full-time job."
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Among the other graduates, 53 will graduate with a Diploma in
Nursing, 25 with an Advanced Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
and 33 with an Advanced Diploma in Perioperative Care
Nursing. The remaining 27 will graduate with Diplomas in
Healthcare Management and Graduate Diplomas in Healthcare
Management.
This new cohort of graduates from Parkway College will
support the need for qualified healthcare professionals in
Singapore at private and public healthcare institutions. All
53 diploma holders in Nursing have found 100% employment
while those with advanced diplomas, who are currently 100%
employed, will be able to advance their careers through their
enhanced skill sets.
Mrs Tang adds, "Healthcare is an important pillar of our
society that has been facing a severe shortage of manpower in
Singapore for some years. I am proud to see so many have
committed to taking on this noble profession, and others
already in the sector going the extra mile to upgrade their
skills. We are confident that armed with the requisite
knowledge and practical training, our graduates will move on
to contribute positively to the healthcare ecosystem in
Singapore."
Parkway College currently has a total enrolment of 585
students and is the first private institution to offer a
diploma in nursing accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board.
The institution was one of the first few to be awarded the
EduTrust Mark by the Council of Private Education in
2010.
The Parkway College Alumni was officially formed in August
this year as a platform for graduates from Pantai College of
Nursing and Health Science and Gleneagles College of Nursing,
and its sister colleges in Malaysia to support, stay engaged
and network with one another. It is also an opportunity to
share knowledge and ideas for best practice.
Looking at the College's various achievements in the past
year, Mrs Tang says, "It is encouraging to have Parkway
College growing from strength to strength in its first four
years. We have developed a rigorous curriculum that is
knowledge-based and experience-driven for our graduates to be
competent in their chosen fields, and have since been
recognised as an established educator-of-choice. We have an
engaged and committed student base, which we have
successfully channelled into an alumni network that will go
on to be a meaningful resource for the generations of
students that go through the Parkway College experience."
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Angeline Yang Angeline Ang
Kreab Gavin Anderson Parkway Pantai Limited
Tel: +65 6339 9110 Tel: +65 64157818
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Established in 2008, Parkway College of Nursing and Allied
Health is the education arm of Parkway Pantai Limited. It
aspires to be the premier global private educational
institution in the niche fields of nursing, allied health and
healthcare management. It provides opportunities for lifelong
learning, and equips its students with the skills and
knowledge to succeed in the workplace.
Parkway College is registered with the Ministry of Education
and authorised by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency
as an Approved Training Organisation. It has also been
awarded the EduTrust Certification by the Council for Private
Education, affirming its high standards in key areas relating
to private education.
Parkway College's education and training programmes focus on
student-centered healthcare education that will make students
employable and recognised by professional boards, and are
backed by clinical attachments supported by the Singapore
hospitals under the Parkway Pantai Group.
Parkway College also provides training to Parkway staff and
to healthcare officials from countries like Kazakhstan,
China, Vietnam and South Korea.
? Diploma in Healthcare Management
? Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management
? Master in Health Administration (in partnership with Flinders University, Australia)
? Certificate in Healthcare Management
? Certificate in Healthcare Management and Medical Tourism
? Infection Control, Patient Safety and CPIP Certificate Courses
School of Nursing? Diploma in Nursing
? Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care)
? Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative)
? BCLS and AED courses for Singapore Airlines and National Kidney Foundation
? Basic First Aid course for Republic Polytechnic and Singapore Airlines
? Intravenous Cannulation course for NUS and SATA
School of Allied Health? Use of Medical Terminology in Work Activities Course
? Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging (in partnership with University of Hertfordshire, UK)
Location: | 168 Jalan Bukit Merah Surbana One #04-01 Singapore 150168 Tel: (+65) 6508 6914 Fax: (+65) 6278 6075 |
Website: | Parkway College http://www.parkwaycollege.edu.sg |
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