About HMI Institute of Health Sciences

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HMI Institute

HMI Institute of Health Sciences (“HMI Institute”), owned by Health Management International Pte Ltd, is a dedicated private provider of healthcare training in Singapore and one of two SkillsFuture Singapore appointed Continuing Education and Training Centres for the healthcare support sector since 2009.

HMI Institute’s primary objective is to nurture students to become competent healthcare personnel equipped with a balance of theoretical and practical skills. Since 2001, HMI Institute has trained more than 6,000 graduates for the Singapore healthcare industry. HMI Institute also provides a wide range of emergency life support skills training courses for individuals from all walks of life, and has trained individuals in life saving skills.

HMI Institute has developed close links with healthcare providers in Singapore to provide job placements for graduates of the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) healthcare courses. The Institute also works closely with various Singapore government agencies to encourage more Singaporeans to embark on a fulfilling healthcare career path as healthcare and community care professionals. With an ageing society in Singapore, there is a growing demand for healthcare and community care roles as care providers cope with greater demand for these services.

HMI Institute

HMI Institute of Health Sciences (“HMI Institute”), owned by Health Management International Pte Ltd, is a dedicated private provider of healthcare training in Singapore and one of two SkillsFuture Singapore appointed Continuing Education and Training Centres for the healthcare support sector since 2009.

HMI Institute’s primary objective is to nurture students to become competent healthcare personnel equipped with a balance of theoretical and practical skills. Since 2001, HMI Institute has trained more than 5,000 graduates for the Singapore healthcare industry. HMI Institute also provides a wide range of emergency life support skills training courses for individuals from all walks of life, and has trained individuals in life saving skills.

HMI Institute has developed close links with healthcare providers in Singapore to provide job placements for graduates of the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) healthcare courses. The Institute also works closely with various Singapore government agencies to encourage more Singaporeans to embark on a fulfilling healthcare career path as healthcare and community care professionals. With an ageing society in Singapore, there is a growing demand for healthcare and community care roles as care providers cope with greater demand for these services.

VISION

To be the leading social enterprise offering best quality healthcare education in Asia.

MISSION

To transform lives and build a healthier society by educating and empowering people to care for others

CORE VALUES

Value For Students (& Future Healthcare Staff) For Employees & Trainers
Compassion We understand the feelings of our patients and respond with genuine care and concern with best of our abilities We care for our students. We not only impart knowledge and skills to them, but we also mentor them with important life skills so that they can lead meaningful lives
Competence We have the knowledge, skills and the commitment to act efficiently in the best interests of our patients We offer innovative pedagogy and advanced learning technology to develop well equipped and confident students capable of serving those in need of health care
Collaboration We work with each other to best serve patient needs and support each other to help build a healthier society We work together with our students, staff, partners and the community at large to foster caring society and a healthy community

CORE VALUES

Value For Students (& Future Healthcare Staff) For Employees & Trainers
Compassion We understand the feelings of our patients and respond with genuine care and concern with best of our abilities We care for our students. We not only impart knowledge and skills to them, but we also mentor them with important life skills so that they can lead meaningful lives
Competence We have the knowledge, skills and the commitment to act efficiently in the best interests of our patients We offer innovative pedagogy and advanced learning technology to develop well equipped and confident students capable of serving those in need of health care
Collaboration We work with each other to best serve patient needs and support each other to help build a healthier society We work together with our students, staff, partners and the community at large to foster caring society and a healthy community

We Are Part of the HMI Group

As part of a healthcare group with a proven 25 year track record, we have a proven ability to care for you. Here is an overview of our sister companies:

StarMed Specialist Centre

Located in Farrer Park Hotel, StarMed Specialist Centre is a value-driven ambulatory care centre combining specialist consults, diagnostic services and minimally-invasive procedures.. With modern surgical and imaging technology, a vast array of minimally invasive therapy options for precision and quick recovery, and a system built on quality care, speed and efficiency, StarMed aims to address the pressing need of our patients.

Mahkota Medical Centre

Established in 1994, Mahkota Medical Centre is one of the largest and most comprehensive tertiary private hospitals in South Malaysia. With a capacity of 305 beds and housing 120 practising consultants across a wide range of medical and surgical disciplines, Mahkota sees more than 300,000 local and international patients.

In January 2020, the hospital was the first in Melaka to earn Joint Commission International (JCI)-accreditation.

Regency Specialist Hospital

Located in thriving Iskandar Malaysia, Regency is a 218-bed capacity hospital with 70 specialists and sees over 170,000 patients a year. It is a private hospital with 24-hour A&E manned by emergency specialists. Established in 2009, Regency is rapidly expanding. The hospital is conveniently located 15 minutes away from Woodlands causeway and is approved for Singapore MediSave use.

OneCare Medical

OneCare Medical was established by a group of experienced doctors with a common aim – to provide preventive, accessible, and professional healthcare to the communities. Its first clinic was opened in 2013 at Boon Lay. Since then, OneCare Medical has expanded rapidly, and currently operates 25 General Practitioner (GP) clinics. In 2019, HMI Group invested 40% in OneCare Medical, intending to grow it into a 40 GP clinic chain in Singapore. In 2021, OneCare Medical welcomed its 25th clinic with the acquisition of Beo Crescent Clinic & Surgery.

Eagle Eye Centre

Established in 2006, Eagle Eye Centre Pte Ltd (“Eagle Eye Centre”) is the largest private ophthalmology chain in Singapore. Eagle Eye Centre operates a chain of 7 ophthalmology centres in Singapore together with 17 resident eye specialists.

Milestones

  • Launch of new Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Operations) course under the Healthcare Skills Framework

  • Launch of new Supervisory Training in Swabbing Operations course and Swabber Training in Swabbing Operations course. Courses supported by Ministry of Health and funded by SkillsFuture Singapore

  • Signed MoU with Woodlands Health Campus for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) course trainees

  • Successfully completed the certification audit and certified by the Workplace Safety and Health Council to have attained the bizSAFE Level 3
  • Appointed by Health Promotion Board (HPB) for the provision of Training Services for Swabbing Teams to support the Swab Operations for COVID-19

  • Appointed by Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as the Learning Institute to support the sector’s growth in training needs, to fill any gaps or emerging needs of the Community Care sector

  • Appointed by SkillsFuture Singapore as Training Provider for SGUNITED Skills (SGUS) Programme for the Healthcare industry.

  • Launch of new SkillsFuture Work-Study Certificate for Patient Service Associate course

  • Launch of new Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) course under the Healthcare Skills Framework

  • Launch of new Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses for Emergency Medical Technician specialisation track under the Healthcare Skills Framework

  • Signed MoU with OneCare Medical for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees

  • Launch of new Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Care Assistance course under the Social Service Skills Framework

  • Signed MoU with First Ambulance & Healthcare Pte Ltd for clinical placements for Emergency Medical Technician trainees

  • Signed MoU with Lentor Ambulance for clinical placements for Emergency Medical Technician trainees

  • Signed MoU with Life Line Ambulance Service and Transportation for clinical placements for Emergency Medical Technician trainees
  • Signed MoU with Sengkang General Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with St. Luke’s Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and Certificate in Community Care course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Methodist Welfare Services for clinical placements for WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and Certificate in Community Care course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Raffles Medical Group Ltd for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support course trainees

  • Signed MoU with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Lee Ah Mooi Age Home for clinical placements for WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and Certificate in Community Care course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Yishun Health for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) course trainees

  • Achieved a 4-year renewal of registration with the Committee for Private Education’s (CPE) under the Enhanced Registration Framework

  • Successfully completed the certification audit and certified by SOCOTEC Certification Singapore Pte Ltd to have satisfied the International Quality Management System (QMS) Standard ISO 9001:2015

  • Renewed appointment as a Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for the Healthcare industry for a period of 2 years

  • Held Graduation Ceremony for 470 WSQ graduates and Social Enterprise Launch on 15 November 2019 – the event was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Mr Ong Ye Kung – Minister for Education
  • Health Management International Ltd (HMI) signed Collaborative Agreement with Japan’s Gakken Cocofump Holdings to develop elderly care education in the region

  • Signed MoU with Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Bright Vision Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support) course trainees

  • Appointed by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as a Lead Training Providers to develop, deliver and administer training courses for the community care sector

  • Signed MoU with Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to equip graduates with skills to advance the health industry. SUSS formalised the partnership with Health Management International Limited (HMI Institute of Health Sciences). The ceremony was witnessed by Education Minister Mr Ong Ye Kung

  • Signed MoU with Methodist Welfare Services for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support) course trainees
  • Registered Social Enterprise Startup member with Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (raiSE)

  • Signed MoU with SATA CommHealth for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Villa Francis Home for the Aged for clinical placements for WSQ Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) course trainees

  • Appointed by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as training provider for Certificate in Community Care (Community Care Traineeship Programme) courses – as part of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) initiative in helping unemployed locals find jobs in the community care sector

  • Held Graduation Ceremony for 403 WSQ graduates on 18 April 2017 – the event was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan – Senior Minister of State, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources & Ministry of Health

  • Signed MoU with National University Health Services Group for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) course trainees
  • Awarded contract by the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training services to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

  • Renewed appointment as a Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) for the Healthcare industry for a period of 3 years

  • Successfully completed the certification audit and certified by Certification International (Singapore) to have satisfied the International Quality Management System (QMS) Standard ISO 9001:2015
  • Achieved a 4-year renewal of registration with the Council for Private Education’s (CPE) under the Enhanced Registration Framework

  • Relocated to a new premise at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability

  • Signed MoU with Healthway Medical Group for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees
  • Renewed appointment as a Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) the Healthcare industry for a period of 2 years

  • Appointed by the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) as training provider for the Basic Healthcare Skills for GP Clinic Assistants course with the aim to provide in-service clinic assistants the opportunity to upgrade themselves as well as to arm them with basic healthcare skills given rise to higher expectations upon our GP clinic services

  • Signed MoU with Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Villa Francis Home of the Aged for clinical placements for WSQ Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Northeast Medical International for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees

 

  • Signed MoU with Ren Ci Hospital for collaboration on physiotherapy training for WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Services course trainees

  • Held Graduation Ceremony for 255 WSQ graduates on 04 December 2013 – the event was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan – Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Manpower
  • Renewed appointment as a Continuing Education Training (CET) Centre for the Health Care Support and Therapy services sectors with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) for a period of 2 years

  • Achieved a 4-year accreditation under the Council for Private Education’s (CPE) Enhanced Registration Framework and a 1-year accreditation under the CPE Edutrust Scheme

  • Successfully completed its CET Innovation Fund Project with the Institute of Adult Learning (IAL) titled ‘Experiential Learning Using Interactive Classroom and Medical Simulation Technologies for Adult Learners in Healthcare’
  • Signed MoU with Fullerton Healthcare Group for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees
  • Signed MoU with Singapore Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) for the training of healthcare workers in Singapore with Mr Heng Chee How as the Guest-of-Honour on 01 March 2010

  • Awarded contract by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to jointly provide CPR/AED skills training to military personnel in collaboration with ST Education and Training (STET)

  • Signed MoU with SSA Consulting Group on the collaboration for WSQ healthcare and Employability skills WSQ Training with Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim as the Guest-of-Honour on 03 October 2010

  • Launched the first HealthCARE community outreach series, HealthCARE @ Kaki Bukit, a healthcare carnival at Kaki Bukit Community Centre with Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim as the Guest-of-Honour on 03 October 2010
  • Official launch of HMI Institute as a CET with Mr Gan Kim Yong as Guest-of-Honour on 16 January 2009

  • Appointed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) as a Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre for the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Healthcare Support and Therapy Services training with the aim to train 2,000 healthcare support workers for the Singapore healthcare and step-down care sectors over a 3-year period

  • Accredited by the National Resuscitation Council (NRC) as a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) / automated external defibrillator (AED) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training centre
  • Awarded an extension of appointment to train an additional 150 Healthcare Assistants for the Singapore step-down care sector
  • Official launch of HMI Institute’s new training centre and WSQ Higher Certificate in Community and Social Services (Senior Services) Course with Dr Ng Eng Hen as Guest-of-Honour on 20 September 2007

  • Appointed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) as a Program Manager to implement a pilot program to train and place 100 Singaporeans / Singapore Permanent Residents as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) for Singapore step-down care institutions
  • Signed MoU with Linyi People’s Hospital in Shandong, China, to cooperate on training of Chinese-registered nurses

  • Obtained 100% passing and placement rates for 4 batches of Chinese nurses that completed training in Singapore
  • Awarded the CaseTrust recognition status
  • Obtained Singapore Nursing Board’s (SNB) accreditation for the Certificate in Nursing Practices for Foreign-Educated Nurses course
  • Official launch of HMI Institute with commencement of the Inpatient Care Assistant Course and Certificate in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) course with Dr Ng Eng Hen as Guest-of-Honour on 02 October 2002

  • Awarded Approved Training Centre and Approved Assessment Centre status by SPRING Singapore

  • Official Launch of HMI Institute of Health Sciences (“HMI Institute”)
  • Launch of new Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Operations) course under the Healthcare Skills Framework

  • Launch of new Supervisory Training in Swabbing Operations course and Swabber Training in Swabbing Operations course. Courses supported by Ministry of Health and funded by SkillsFuture Singapore

  • Signed MoU with Woodlands Health Campus for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) course trainees
  • Appointed by Health Promotion Board (HPB) for the provision of Training Services for Swabbing Teams to support the Swab Operations for COVID-19

  • Appointed by Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as the Learning Institute to support the sector’s growth in training needs, to fill any gaps or emerging needs of the Community Care sector

  • Appointed by SkillsFuture Singapore as Training Provider for SGUNITED Skills (SGUS) Programme for the Healthcare industry.

  • Launch of new SkillsFuture Work-Study Certificate for Patient Service Associate course

  • Launch of new Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) course under the Healthcare Skills Framework

  • Launch of new Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses for Emergency Medical Technician specialisation track under the Healthcare Skills Framework

  • Signed MoU with OneCare Medical for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees

  • Launch of new Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Care Assistance course under the Social Service Skills Framework

  • Signed MoU with First Ambulance & Healthcare Pte Ltd for clinical placements for Emergency Medical Technician trainees

  • Signed MoU with Lentor Ambulance for clinical placements for Emergency Medical Technician trainees

  • Signed MoU with Life Line Ambulance Service and Transportation for clinical placements for Emergency Medical Technician trainees
  • Signed MoU with Sengkang General Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with St. Luke’s Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and Certificate in Community Care course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Methodist Welfare Services for clinical placements for WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and Certificate in Community Care course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Raffles Medical Group Ltd for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support course trainees

  • Signed MoU with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Lee Ah Mooi Age Home for clinical placements for WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and Certificate in Community Care course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Yishun Health for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) course trainees

  • Achieved a 4-year renewal of registration with the Committee for Private Education’s (CPE) under the Enhanced Registration Framework

  • Successfully completed the certification audit and certified by SOCOTEC Certification Singapore Pte Ltd to have satisfied the International Quality Management System (QMS) Standard ISO 9001:2015

  • Renewed appointment as a Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for the Healthcare industry for a period of 2 years

  • Held Graduation Ceremony for 470 WSQ graduates and Social Enterprise Launch on 15 November 2019 – the event was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Mr Ong Ye Kung – Minister for Education
  • Health Management International Ltd (HMI) signed Collaborative Agreement with Japan’s Gakken Cocofump Holdings to develop elderly care education in the region

 

  • Signed MoU with Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Bright Vision Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support) course trainees

  • Appointed by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as a Lead Training Providers to develop, deliver and administer training courses for the community care sector

  • Signed MoU with Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to equip graduates with skills to advance the health industry. SUSS formalised the partnership with Health Management International Limited (HMI Institute of Health Sciences). The ceremony was witnessed by Education Minister Mr Ong Ye Kung

  • Signed MoU with Methodist Welfare Services for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support) course trainees
  • Registered Social Enterprise Startup member with Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (raiSE)

  • Signed MoU with SATA CommHealth for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Villa Francis Home for the Aged for clinical placements for WSQ Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) course trainees

  • Appointed by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as training provider for Certificate in Community Care (Community Care Traineeship Programme) courses – as part of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) initiative in helping unemployed locals find jobs in the community care sector

  • Held Graduation Ceremony for 403 WSQ graduates on 18 April 2017 – the event was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan – Senior Minister of State, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources & Ministry of Health

  • Signed MoU with National University Health Services Group for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care), WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Sterilisation Services) course trainees
  • Awarded contract by the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training services to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

  • Renewed appointment as a Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) for the Healthcare industry for a period of 3 years

  • Successfully completed the certification audit and certified by Certification International (Singapore) to have satisfied the International Quality Management System (QMS) Standard ISO 9001:2015
  • Achieved a 4-year renewal of registration with the Council for Private Education’s (CPE) under the Enhanced Registration Framework

  • Relocated to a new premise at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability

  • Signed MoU with Healthway Medical Group for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees
  • Renewed appointment as a Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) the Healthcare industry for a period of 2 years

  • Appointed by the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) as training provider for the Basic Healthcare Skills for GP Clinic Assistants course with the aim to provide in-service clinic assistants the opportunity to upgrade themselves as well as to arm them with basic healthcare skills given rise to higher expectations upon our GP clinic services

  • Signed MoU with Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) and WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Operating Theatre Support) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Villa Francis Home of the Aged for clinical placements for WSQ Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) course trainees

  • Signed MoU with Northeast Medical International for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees
  • Signed MoU with Ren Ci Hospital for collaboration on physiotherapy training for WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Services course trainees

  • Held Graduation Ceremony for 255 WSQ graduates on 04 December 2013 – the event was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan – Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Manpower
  • Renewed appointment as a Continuing Education Training (CET) Centre for the Health Care Support and Therapy services sectors with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) for a period of 2 years

  • Achieved a 4-year accreditation under the Council for Private Education’s (CPE) Enhanced Registration Framework and a 1-year accreditation under the CPE Edutrust Scheme

  • Successfully completed its CET Innovation Fund Project with the Institute of Adult Learning (IAL) titled ‘Experiential Learning Using Interactive Classroom and Medical Simulation Technologies for Adult Learners in Healthcare’
  • Signed MoU with Fullerton Healthcare Group for clinical placements for WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Administrative Support) course trainees
  • Signed MoU with Singapore Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) for the training of healthcare workers in Singapore with Mr Heng Chee How as the Guest-of-Honour on 01 March 2010

  • Awarded contract by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to jointly provide CPR/AED skills training to military personnel in collaboration with ST Education and Training (STET)

  • Signed MoU with SSA Consulting Group on the collaboration for WSQ healthcare and Employability skills WSQ Training with Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim as the Guest-of-Honour on 03 October 2010

  • Launched the first HealthCARE community outreach series, HealthCARE @ Kaki Bukit, a healthcare carnival at Kaki Bukit Community Centre with Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim as the Guest-of-Honour on 03 October 2010
  • Official launch of HMI Institute as a CET with Mr Gan Kim Yong as Guest-of-Honour on 16 January 2009

  • Appointed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) as a Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre for the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Healthcare Support and Therapy Services training with the aim to train 2,000 healthcare support workers for the Singapore healthcare and step-down care sectors over a 3-year period

  • Accredited by the National Resuscitation Council (NRC) as a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) / automated external defibrillator (AED) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training centre
  • Awarded an extension of appointment to train an additional 150 Healthcare Assistants for the Singapore step-down care sector
  • Official launch of HMI Institute’s new training centre and WSQ Higher Certificate in Community and Social Services (Senior Services) Course with Dr Ng Eng Hen as Guest-of-Honour on 20 September 2007

  • Appointed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) as a Program Manager to implement a pilot program to train and place 100 Singaporeans / Singapore Permanent Residents as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) for Singapore step-down care institutions
  • Signed MoU with Linyi People’s Hospital in Shandong, China, to cooperate on training of Chinese-registered nurses

  • Obtained 100% passing and placement rates for 4 batches of Chinese nurses that completed training in Singapore
  • Awarded the CaseTrust recognition status

  • Obtained Singapore Nursing Board’s (SNB) accreditation for the Certificate in Nursing Practices for Foreign-Educated Nurses course

  • Official launch of HMI Institute with commencement of the Inpatient Care Assistant Course and Certificate in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) course with Dr Ng Eng Hen as Guest-of-Honour on 02 October 2002

  • Awarded Approved Training Centre and Approved Assessment Centre status by SPRING Singapore

  • Official Launch of HMI Institute of Health Sciences (“HMI Institute”)