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Full-time
19 October 2020 (Tentative)
1-year
HK$70,000
Introduction
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.
Programme Details
The programme consists of four modules:
- Managing Dental Caries in Children
- Medical and Dental Problems in Children
- Dental Public Health and Ethics
- 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 HKUSPACE to candidates who have successfully attended, completed and passed the assessments of ALL modules.
Admission Requirements
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.
Tuition Fee
Application Fee: HK$150 (non-refundable)
Course Fee: HK$70,000 (subject to review)
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Enrolment Method
Applicants should submit:
- duly completed application form;
- certified photostat copies of relevant certificates and transcripts/ result slips;
- application fee;
- preferably a recommendation/ reference letter from the employer
and return 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. Bonnie Ng
Or to
any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centre
Application form and detailed information are also available:
- in person, at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centre
- by e-mail, at bonnie.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
Please note that Course Start Date is tentative and subject to change.
Payment Method
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.