Higher Diploma in Health Care
Recognised “combined health worker training” for Residential Care Homes (Elderly Persons) and (Persons with Disabilities) by Social Welfare Department
Mode of Study
Full-time
Medium of Instruction
English (Some modules are studied in Chinese)
Delivery Campus
- Main Campus : SSP Campus
- Other Learning Centre: CSW Campus
Duration
- Full-time: 2 years
Enquiries
Programme Commencement Date
September / February / June semesters
- Emphasise both theories and practices to enable students to fully acquire nursing knowledge and practical skills
- Focus on value training in the health service industry, enhancing the ethical quality of students
- Curriculum design provides a comprehensive understanding to the three domains in "nursing," "rehabilitation," and "social services," equipping students with an all-rounded knowledge of health services
- Support students in pursing academic and career paths in healthcare professions (such as nurses, social workers) and health services (such as public health, healthcare administrative management, gerontology, etc.)
- The programme is recognised by the Social Welfare Department, students can register as “Health Workers" in residential care homes for elderly persons and persons with disabilities as early as upon the completion of the first year of the programme
Modules |
Courses |
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5 Core Modules |
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12 Specialised modules |
Future Healthcare Electives (Choose ONE module below):
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*Modules with Chinese as medium of instruction
Delivery Campus
Main Campus : SSP Campus
Other Learning Centre: CSW Campus
Graduation Requirements
Completion of all required modules including 96hrs practicum package.
Remarks: Qualified applicants may be exempted from up to 8 modules, which will be decided on a case-by-case basis. (e.g. exemption of maximum 8 modules for Higher Diploma; and exemption of maximum 4 modules for Certificate)
Advanced standing
Enrolled students who have prior qualifications from other institution may apply credit transfer or course exemption. Each application will be considered individually.
If the applicant holds a license for Residential Care Homes for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities, the applicant can apply for an exemption from the 5 Health Worker Training Modules.
This programme is recognized by the Social Welfare Department as "Combined Health Worker Training" for for Residential Care Homes (Elderly Persons) and (Persons with Disabilities).
Students can register as "Health Workers" as early as the first year of the programme.
The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).
QF Level: 4
QR Registration No.: 20/000607/L4
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2020 - 31/08/2026
The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).
QF Level: 4
QR Registration No.: 26/000639/L4
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Academic |
Career |
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The starting salary for a health worker can reach $18,000*, and part-time positions are also available. With satisfactory job performance and relevant experience, one may even advance to home manager |
*Reference from information by ctgoodjob
Year 1 Entry
Applicants must fulfill at least ONE of the following admission requirements:
- Level 2 or above in any 5 HKDSE subjects (including English Language and Chinese Language); or
- Graduates of Diploma of Applied Education or Diploma Yi Jin; or
- Equivalent academic qualifications
Remarks:
- Applicants with HKDSE qualifications are eligible to use a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects (ApLs) for admission applications.
- An 'Attained' result in an Applied Learning (ApL) subject is considered equivalent to a 'Level 2' in a Category A subject. 'Attained with Distinction (I)' is considered equivalent to 'Level 3', and 'Attained with Distinction (II)' is considered equivalent to 'Level 4' or above in a Category A subject.
Important Note:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum general entry requirements may be considered under the Special Quota Admission. Admission is evaluated on an individual case-by-case basis. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants must fulfill at least ONE of the following admission requirements:
- Holder of recognised associate degree / higher diploma of related discipline; or
- Other academic qualification
Mature Applications
Mature applicants are eligible to enroll in this programme if they meet the following criteria:
- 21 years of age or above; and
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Satisfy the minimum entry requirements for the Combined Health Worker Training Course as specified by the Hong Kong Social Welfare Department.
For further information, please visit the Social Welfare Department's webpage: https://www.swd.gov.hk/storage/asset/section/441/en/Guideline_HW_Reg_HWTC_MinimumEntry.pdf
Applicants who already possess combined health worker license are entitled to apply for exemptions from 5 relevant training modules within the combined health worker training and will benefit from immediate reductions in tuition fees.
Year 1
HKD $56,000
Year 2
HKD $56,000
Tuition fees are calculated on a per-module basis, with each module costing HKD $7,000. A total of 17 required modules to complete the program.
Remark: Tuition fees will be subject to adjustment by annual review.
Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)
FASP provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.
For more details about the scheme, please visit the Student Finance Office (SFO) website at:
https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/postsecondary/fasp/overview.php
Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)
The Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) is to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loans to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree.
For more details about the scheme, please visit the Student Finance Office (SFO) website at:
https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.php
Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS)
To support the development of the self-financing post-secondary sector, the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) has been established under the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund. This scheme offers scholarships and awards to students enrolled in full-time locally-accredited self-financing sub-degree or bachelor's degree (including top-up degree) programmes at non-profit-making educational institutions.
For more details about the scheme, please visit the Student Finance Office (SFO) website at:
https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/Overview-Measures-Fund-SPSS.html
Application Period
Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester September, February, June
Application Procedure
Complete the Online Application form
Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:
- Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card
- Photocopy of all supporting documents for your application
Remarks:
- Successful applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.
Nursing Practical Room
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