Mode of Study
Full-time
Medium of Instruction
Except for English courses, lectures will be conducted in Cantonese supplemented with English terminology as appropriate.
Duration
1 Year
Fee
2023-2024
[Local Students]
HK$54,200 (Paid in 2 equal installments, HK$27,100 each semester)
Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund
[Consent for CEF Course Participant upon Enrolment]
Enquiries
升读本地护理学或登记护士课程之毕业生


Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:
describe and explain the principles of work ethics;
establish positive values and attitudes related to the nursing services;
develop a range of generic skills, including languages and analytical skills in health care context with specialised terminology;
apply health care concepts in common health scenarios and decision-making; and
analyse personal health status by applying fundamental knowledge in nursing studies and essential practical skills.
Programme Features
The programme is taught by professionals from different sectors, including experienced nurses and pharmacists, etc.;
The programme also provides first aid training recognised by the Labour Department of the HKSAR Government, the American Heart Association Basic Life Support training and the Elementary Phlebotomy and Intravenous Cannulation training.
Professional Recognition
Upon completion of “Professional Caring Skills”, students will receive:
“Standard First Aid Certificate” issued by one of the first-aider training providers recognised by the HKSAR Government.
“Certificate of Elementary Phlebotomy and Intravenous Cannulation” issued by Professional Organization
The “American Heart Association BLS Provider Course Completion Card” issued by the American Heart Association.
Applicants are normally required to meet one of the following requirements:
Completion of Secondary 6, with Level 1 or above in English Language and Chinese Language in the DSE Examination, or
Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent); or
Mature applicants aged 21 or above.
Fundamental Health Intervention 基础护理技术
Fundamental Human Anatomy and Physiology 基础人体解剖学和生理学
Fundamentals of Elderly Care Nursing 基本长者护理
Fundamentals of Nursing and Health Promotion 护理基本原理及健康推广
Basic Principles in Dispensing 配药基本原理
Professional Caring Skills 专业护理技巧*
Introduction to Food and Nutrition 食物营养学概论
English Reading and Writing Skills 英语阅读及写作技巧
English Speaking and Listening Skills 英语说话及聆听技巧
Foundation Chinese 基础中文
*Students must pass all professional examinations to order to grant a pass in “Professional Caring Skills”. They must resit the examination(s) of the courses provided by the relevant professional bodies at their own cost if they fail the examination.
Graduates may articulate to:
Higher Diploma in Health Care offered by LiPACE
Higher Diploma in Applied Gerontechnology
Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (General Health Care) / Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Mental Health Care) offered by HKMU
Graduate Study Destinations (2018 Cohort)
Higher Diploma in Health Care [HKMU LiPACE]
Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (General Health Care) [HKMU]
Higher Diploma in General Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) [School of Nursing, Union Hospital]
Higher Diploma in Dispensing Studies [IVE]

Graduates may find employment in healthcare related fields, such as private clinics, NGOs, and in supporting positions in hospitals.
Employment destinations of graduates include the following organisations:
Union Hospital
Precious Blood Hospital
Saint Teresa's Hospital
Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital
Tseung Kwan O Hospital
Po Leung Kuk


