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Full-time
1 September 2022 (Tentative)
2-year Full-time
HK$ 31,575 per annum
Introduction
Programme Details
= We are now accepting application for enrollment to 2022/23 =
Application deadline: 5 August 2022
Please refer to the document “Admission & Student Affairs” for application method
Advanced Diploma in Dental Technology
The Hospital offers a two-year full-time training course leading to the award of Advanced Diploma in Dental Technology for eligible local students in the academic year 2022/23.
Course Aims
The course provides comprehensive training for students with substantial knowledge and practical dexterity of Dental Technology. The ample practical training opportunities offered by the course enable the graduates to produce dental appliances, e.g. partial and complete dentures, orthodontic appliances and bridges.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
(1) Inform and explain to the dentists about the selection of materials and laboratory procedures for constructing the required dental appliances;
(2) Select appropriate dental technology techniques and suitable materials, according to dentists’ prescription in constructing dental appliances/ dental accessories; and
(3) Apply the general principles and laboratory procedures in making simple dental appliances with dental implantology and CAD/CAM technology respectively.
Qualities of a Dental Technician
(1) With skilful hands
(2) Good colour and depth perception
(3) With high patience
(4) Highly focused
(5) Reliable
(6) With good communication skills
Admission Requirements
(1) Five (5) subjects, including English Language, attaining Level 2 or above in HKDSEE* or equivalent; or
*Apart from English Language, the other four (4) subjects could be:
– “Attained” or above in Applied Learning (ApL) subjects [subject to a maximum of two (2) ApL subjects], or
– Grade E or above in other language subjects.
(2) Five (5) subjects, including English Language^, attaining Grade E/ Level 2 or above in HKCEE, or equivalent; or
^For English Language (Syllabus A) in pre-2007 HKCEE, only Grade C or above will be considered.
(3) Full Project Yi Jin Certificate/ Diploma; or
(4) Aged 21 or above at the start of the commencing academic year.
Important note: As the Hospital is implementing the Vaccine Pass, all applicants and students must receive the required dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine according to the latest vaccination requirement of the Vaccine Pass announced by the government, for attending admission interview and training at the Hospital premises (except those being exempted).
Tuition Fee
HK$ 31,575 per annum (by two equal instalments)
Subject to revision according to Government’s announcement; and non-refundable unless the course is cancelled.
Apply
Please refer to the document “Admission & Student Affairs” for application method.
Enquiries
Para-dental Training Centre of the Hospital: 2859 0531