Professional Diploma in Health and Social Services
Professional Diploma in Health and Social Services
Programme Code
Programme Content • Leading and Managing Health and Social Services • Introduction to Rehabilitation Services • Healthcare-Technology Innovation
Course Schedule
| Venue Lau Chung Him Building, Lingnan University
Course Fee
Application Deadline
| Qualifications Framework
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The programme, combined traditional training on health and social service with modern technology, aims to equip students with solid skills and innovative ideas to meet the changing needs of service users in modern society, so as to help tackle issues arising from an ageing population in Hong Kong.
- Introduction to Dietetics and Nutrition (60 hours)
- Leading and Managing Health and Social Services (60 hours)
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Services (60 hours)
- Healthcare-Technology Innovation (30 hours)
The course is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF level 4),QR Registration No.:20/000713/L4
Hong Kong society is increasingly valuing health service practitioners who have received professional training. Graduates of the programme will be able to apply the knowledge, skills and vocational experience equipped to industries related to health, social services and commercial services.
Holder of Health Worker Qualification; AND
i) Completion of the Certificate in Nursing Care for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities offered by LIFE; OR
ii) Level 2 or above in five HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language; OR
iii) A recognized Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma; OR
iv) Aged 21 or above showing suitability and competence in taking the programme; OR
v) Other equivalent qualifications to be assessed by LIFE.
Applicants are required to complete an online application form and upload copies of the following supporting documents:
- Copies of academic transcripts/certificates
- Copies of proof of employment
- Copies of proof of Registered Health Worker
- An ID photo with a white background
Applications will be processed only upon receipt of the completed application form and copies of academic transcripts. Unless otherwise notified, applicants are expected to be present for class at the time and place indicated in LIFE website or the leaflet. In the event of any inconsistency between the online version and the leaflet version, the online version shall prevail.
Payment advice will be sent to applicants via email individually after the offer is confirmed.