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Certificate for Module (Essential AI Competencies for Healthcare Professionals)
證書(單元:醫療專業必備的人工智能技能)

Course Code
HS231A
Credit
9
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$9600
How to Apply

Highlights

The programme aims to provide healthcare professionals with a foundation of conceptual, theoretical, and practical knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and effectively utilise artificial intelligence technologies in healthcare settings. Students will gain a foundation of AI concepts, applications, and ethical considerations specific to the healthcare sector.
 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. Define the key AI concepts and terminology relevant to healthcare professionals;
  2. Explain the basic principles of machine learning and its application in the healthcare sector;
  3. Discuss how AI technologies are applied and implemented in healthcare settings and systems;
  4. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of AI-enabled healthcare settings and systems;
  5. Discuss the ethical and legal implications associated with AI adoption in healthcare sector; and
  6. Identify the emerging trends and challenges of AI applications in healthcare sector.

Programme Details

Syllabus

  • AI Concepts in Healthcare
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals
  • Applications of AI in Healthcare Sector
  • Implementing AI Solutions in Healthcare
  • AI Healthcare Project Steps and Deliverables
  • AI-enabled Decision Support Systems
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations in AI Adoption in Healthcare
  • Future Trends and Challenges in AI Healthcare

Assessment

Students are required to complete and pass all the assessments, including written assignment, group project and written examination. 

Award

Students who successfully pass all the assessments and achieve 70% attendance will be awarded a "Certificate for Module (Essential Artificial Intelligence Competencies for Healthcare Professionals) " within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$9600

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have :

  1. a bachelor’s degree in a science (e.g. biology, biotechnology, biochemistry) or healthcare-related discipline (e.g. medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy) from a recognised university; OR
  2. equivalent qualifications.

If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:

  1. an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
  2. a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or
  3. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
  4. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
  5. equivalent qualifications.

Applicants who hold other qualifications, aged 21 or above and have relevant work experience (e.g. healthcare professionals and practitioners in public and private healthcare systems) will be considered on individual merit.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
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

  • 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.

  • 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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