Thilagavathi Subramaniam

Thilagavathi Subramaniam

  • Lecturer
  • School of Nursing
Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences
SDGs Focus

Biography

Thilagavathi Subramaniam is a dedicated nursing lecturer and certified trainer. She is a driving force in the fields of education and gerontology. Her passion lies in enhancing the lives of older adults by exploring innovative strategies that foster healthy aging and maximize functional independence. Alongside the nursing field, she has a profound interest in education, believing in the power of teaching to empower young nurses. Whether through mentoring, creating interactive educational activities, or advocating lifelong learning. The dual focus highlights her desire to make a meaningful impact in both fields.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Teaching Methodology, University Malaya Medical Centre (2005)
  • Degree Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration), Monash University (2007)
  • Master of Education, Asia University (2017)
  • Advanced Diploma in Gerontology Nursing, Institute Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (2018)

Research Interests

  • General Nursing
  • Teaching Learning Methods
  • Gerontology Nursing
  • Psychology in Education

Teaching Areas

  • Nursing Subjects
  • Nursing Leadership & Management
  • Gerontology Nursing
  • Basic Communication
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Basic Research & Statistics

Courses Taught

  • Diploma in Nursing
  • Bachelor in Nursing
  • Post Basic in Gerontology Nursing
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Achievements & Accolades

  1. Awarded distinction student (Post-Basic in Gerontology Nursing programme) 
  2. Chaired and executed the annual Geriatric Nursing Seminar/Webinar in terms of managing all aspects of planning, logistics, speaker coordination, and session moderation.
  3. Designed and delivered multiple hands-on training sessions for nurses and clinical instructors and educators (Certified Workshop Trainer).
  4. Led a nursing academic team to develop and implement a Procedure Manual Book for a Diploma in Nursing at International Medical College
  5. Module writer for University Malaya
    Project: Inclusive Aged Care Beyond Pandemic: Development of Caregiving Credentialing and Music Care Module for Caregivers and the Older People (In progress)

Professional Associations

  1. Members of the Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA) 
  2. Member (Accreditation and Curriculum Assessor Panel) At Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)