HMI Institute

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

HMI Institute, a Social Enterprise, is the first dedicated private provider of healthcare training and education in Singapore. We have recruited and trained more than 5,000 graduates in various professions and vocations to serve the Singapore healthcare industry. Till date, we equipped more than 300,000 individuals in community care skills. HMI Institute is a member of the HMI Group.

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A career switch isn't just a career decision. It's a financial one too. For many mid-career professionals, the decision ...
24/08/2026

A career switch isn't just a career decision. It's a financial one too.

For many mid-career professionals, the decision comes with practical questions:
• How will I manage my expenses while training?
• What happens to my income during the transition?
• What financial support is available?
• How do I plan for the change without putting my family or finances at risk?

When Norita decided to move from engineering into elder care, these were some of the considerations she had to navigate.

Her experience shows that a career transition doesn't have to mean taking a leap without a plan. Understanding the costs, exploring available support, and planning ahead can make the journey more manageable.

Read Norita's story and find out how she navigated the financial side of her career transition: https://hmi-ihs.com/how-an-engineer-overcame-financial-worries-to-switch-to-healthcare/

If a colleague suddenly collapsed beside you, would you know what to do before help arrives? In an emergency, you may be...
21/08/2026

If a colleague suddenly collapsed beside you, would you know what to do before help arrives?

In an emergency, you may be the person standing closest to someone who needs help.

At our recent Workplace First Aid Essentials webinar, held in collaboration with HMI Medical Singapore, participants explored ways to respond in those crucial first moments, — from using the DRSABC approach and understanding the aims of first aid, to knowing when to call 995 and what you can do while waiting for professional help.

A few key reminders:
• Check for danger before approaching
• Know what to do when someone is unresponsive
• Stay calm and do what you can within your capacity
• Reassure the casualty while waiting for help

First aid is not about having all the answers. It is about recognising an emergency, taking appropriate action until professional help arrives.

Would you feel prepared to respond if an emergency happened at your workplace?

Continue your learning with first aid training designed for different needs and levels of responsibility.

Explore our first aid courses: https://hmi-ihs.com/emergency-life-support-academy/

“Care work should not be framed as heroism. It is a skilled profession.” That’s how our General Manager, Lee Mun Choon, ...
17/08/2026

“Care work should not be framed as heroism. It is a skilled profession.”

That’s how our General Manager, Lee Mun Choon, put it in a recent feature by The Peak Singapore.

It’s a perspective that challenges how we often talk about care — as something driven primarily by compassion or a sense of calling.

At HMI Institute, compassion is not treated as something you either have or don’t have. It is a capability that can be strengthened through training, practice and reflection.

Through scenario-based simulations, role-play and guided reflection, learners develop the judgement and confidence to apply compassion in real situations.

Because recognising the human side of care is important. But so is having the skills to act on it.

Read Lee’s full interview with The Peak Singapore: https://www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg/people/lee-mun-choon-hmi-institute-of-health-sciences

Being prepared for an emergency starts with knowing what to do in those first few moments. At our recent Workplace First...
14/08/2026

Being prepared for an emergency starts with knowing what to do in those first few moments.

At our recent Workplace First Aid Essentials webinar, held in collaboration with HMI Medical Singapore, participants explored how to recognise common workplace emergencies, respond appropriately, and stay composed while waiting for professional help.

Key takeaways included:
💡 Recognising common workplace emergencies and knowing when to act
💡 Understanding what to do in the critical first moments
💡 Staying calm and composed when faced with an unexpected situation
💡 Supporting others confidently while waiting for professional help

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope the session gave participants greater confidence to respond when someone needs help at work.

Stay tuned as we share highlights from the session.

"I wanted to give it a try since I am a 'young senior'." After decades in corporate leadership across Asia, Europe and ...
11/08/2026

"I wanted to give it a try since I am a 'young senior'."

After decades in corporate leadership across Asia, Europe and the US, Mr Timothy Tan's role ended in a company restructuring.

Many would treat that as the final chapter.

He chose a different path.

He now works as a Patient Experience Associate at Outram Community Hospital (SingHealth Community Hospitals).

His skills in problem-solving became the foundation for a new career in healthcare, sharpened by the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme at HMI Institute.

A mid-career switch doesn't mean starting from zero.

Read how he made the move 👇
https://hmi-ihs.com/building-on-experience-timothys-move-from-corporate-leadership-into-healthcare/

Communication isn't just about the words we choose. It's also about how we respond when emotions are running high. In ou...
07/08/2026

Communication isn't just about the words we choose.

It's also about how we respond when emotions are running high.

In our recent webinar on Workplace Emotional Intelligence, held in collaboration with HMI Medical Singapore, participants explored practical habits that can strengthen communication, reduce misunderstandings and build more trusting teams.

Some of the biggest takeaways included:
• Pause before reacting
• Recognise and name your emotions
• Listen to understand before offering solutions
• Focus on learning instead of blame

These small habits may seem simple, but they can make a meaningful difference in how teams communicate and collaborate every day.

Which communication habit resonates with you the most?

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