Basic Outbreak Rapid Response
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-07-28 | - |
| 2026-07-28 | - |
| 2027-07-28 | - |
Program Overview
Basic Outbreak Rapid Response
Course Information
- Dates: 28 July – 1 August 2025, Monday – Friday
- Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm (SGT)
- Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute
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
- 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 |
*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.
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.