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Advanced Diploma in Dental Therapy
牙科治療高等文憑
- Course Code
- GS007A
- Application Code
- 2055-GS007A
- QF Level
- Credit
- 150
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Start Date
- To be advised
- Duration
- 1 year
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- HK$70000
- Enquiries
-
2975 56973104 9137
This one-year Advanced Diploma programme aims to prepare Dental Hygienist to pursue a career as Dental Therapist. The programme comprises lectures, tutorials, practicums, discussions, demonstrations and clinical practice. Graduates could be part of the dental team in the Department of Health to deliver oral health services within the framework of the School Dental Care Service.
The Department of Health provides annual dental check-up, basic and preventive dental treatment for all the primary school children in Hong Kong through the School Dental Care Service (SDCS). The services of SDCS are performed by qualified Dental therapists and that include oral health education, scaling and polishing, fluoride application, sealant application, radiograph-taking, simple restoration and extractions.
The programme consists of four modules:
1. Managing Dental Caries in Children
2. Medical and Dental Problems in Children
3. Dental Public Health and Ethics
4. Clinical Dentistry
Mode of Delivery
Lectures will be delivered in English. Clinical sessions may be conducted in Cantonese. Most of the lectures will be delivered at The Prince Philip Dental Hospital and clinical practice will be carried out in the School Dental Care Service of the Department of Health.
Assessment
Students are assessed by quizzes, tests, written examinations, practical exercises and examinations, case evaluation and clinical viva examinations. The attendance requirement of each module is at least 90%.
Award
The Advanced Diploma in Dental Therapy will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE to candidates who have successfully attended, completed and passed the assessments of ALL modules.
| Application Code | 2055-GS007A | - |
Days / Time
- Mon - Fri, 8:45am - 5:30pm
- The normal duration of the programme is 12 months.
Applicants shall hold a Higher Diploma in Dental Hygiene awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
HK$150 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- Course Fee : HK$70000 (Subject to review)
Application Form Application Form
Enrolment MethodApplicants should submit:
- duly completed application form;
- a copy of HKID Card;
- certified true copies of relevant certificates and transcripts;
- preferably a recommendation/ reference letter from the employe; and
- appropriate application fee in form of a crossed cheque made payable to 'HKU SPACE';
- preferably a recommendation / proof letter from the employer.
and send to:
College of Life Sciences and Technology
HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education,
13/F, Fortress Tower,
250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Attention: Ms. Winnie Choi
Or to any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres
Please note that Course Start Date is tentative and subject to change.
Course fee can be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to "HKU SPACE". Please specify the programme title for application, student's name, and student card no. (if applicable).
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or MasterCard.
Holders of the Bank of East Asia's HKU SPACE MasterCard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment for courses with a tuition fee of HK$2,000 to $40,000. The cardholder must also be the course applicant himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any of the enrolment centres.
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