
Healthcare, Sport and Wellness Medical Sciences
Programme Overview
Highlights
This programme aims to enhance the professional competence of Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) in clinical mycology. By providing fundamental and advanced technologies in the identification and examination of the 2 commonest clinical fungi, including aspergillus and yeast, graduates will be well prepared to perform appropriate clinical tests on clinical fungi in medical laboratories.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
1. Explain the clinical characteristics of common aspergillus and yeast, and discuss the disease symptoms caused by their infection;
2. Apply appropriate laboratory techniques to identify and examine the pathogens in the clinical samples;
3. Interpret and analyse the data and results of laboratory tests; and
4. Demonstrate safe laboratory practices and adherence to specified safety regulations.
Programme Details
Mode of Delivery
This programme is delivered on a part-time basis. Normally, classes will be held on weekday evenings and/or Saturdays.
Assessment
A 1-hour practical examination: students will be required to apply laboratory techniques to identify and examine the provided clinical samples and data provided to them, and answer short questions related to clinical samples and data.
Award
The "Certificate for Module (Medical Laboratory Practice - Clinical Mycology: Aspergillus and Yeast)" will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE to students who have achieved a class attendance of 70%, completed, and passed the assessment of the programme.
Venue
HKU SPACE Learning Centres
Application Code | 2290-HS236A | - |
Modules & Class Details
Modules
- Introduction to mycology
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Morphology
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Physiology
2. Clinical mycology
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Classification
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Aspergillus infections
- Galactomannan and glucan test
- Histopathology section, X-ray, and CT scan
- High-risk patient
- Anti-fungal treatment
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Yeast infections
- Significance in sputum, urine and stool
- Blood infection with catheter
- Infection and infection control
- Treatment
3. Laboratory Safety
4. Laboratory investigations
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Culture
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Staining
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Morphologic identification
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MALDI-TOF MS
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Antifungal susceptibility tests
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150
Course Fee- Course Fee : HK$6900
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall have been admitted to Part I or Part II of the Register of Medical Laboratory Technologists.
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Enrolment MethodApplicants should submit:
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Duly completed HKU SPACE application form;
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Copies of academic certificates and results slips;
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A copy of HKID card or passport; and
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An application fee of HK$150 (non-refundable) by crossed cheque made payable to "HKU SPACE".
All documents should be sent 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
(Attn: Ms Kiki Man)
Please make sure to pay sufficient postage for all mail items.
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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