1. Attachment programme in Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
2. Clinical Attachment Programme in Oncology

1) Attachment programme in Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

Description

To provide an opportunity for pharmacists to increase their knowledge and expertise Total Parenteral Nutrition in the Laboratory in KKH.

Duration

2 weeks

Entry Criteria

• Practising pharmacist

Expected Learning / Learning Objectives

On completion, the trainee will:

• Know the importance of Aseptic dispensing and applying its concepts
• Be confident to do actual preparation of TPN using an automated compounder and be able to demonstrate the proper validation procedure.
• To understand the different nutritional needs of the neonates, paediatric and adult patients
• Understand the preparation of extemporaneous preparations
• Understand the concept of central line drug delivery system for the neonates
• Understand the concept of calcium phosphate compatibility, and IV-TPN compatibility

Teaching Faculty

KKH Total Parenteral Nutrition Laboratory

Class Size

Minimum 1 / Maximum 2

Fees

$800

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are required to send a request in writing to

Department of Pharmacy
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899

Fax: (65) 6394 2465
Email: clairet@kkh.com.sg

Supporting documents:

• Detailed Resume

2) Clinical Attachment Programme in Oncology

Description

To provide an opportunity for pharmacists to increase their knowledge and expertise in Paediatric and Gynaecologic Oncology in KKH.

Duration

5 weeks

Entry Criteria

• Practising pharmacist

Expected Learning / Learning Objectives

On completion, the trainee will:

• Be exposed and equipped with an understanding of Paediatric Oncology (ALL) and Gynecologic Oncology (Ovarian Cancer)
• Understand the concept of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) and related complications
• Be exposed and trained in the clinical role and duties of a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist.
• Be trained to develop an understanding and knowledge of Oncology drugs
• Be trained to understand and be able to apply the concept of safe handling and disposal of cytotoxic drugs

Teaching Faculty

KKH Oncology Laboratory.

Class Size

Minimum 1 / Maximum 2.

Fees

$2000

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are required to send a request in writing to

Department of Pharmacy
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899

Fax: (65) 6394 2465
Email: clairet@kkh.com.sg

Supporting documents:

• Detailed Resume