Schools & Programmes

• General information
• Programmes structure
• Students' sharing

Characteristics

• Professionally-oriented curricula;
• Input from CUHK Nethersole School of Nursing, and Kwong Wah Hospital;and
• 500 hours of Clinical Practical arranged by the College.
  

Features

• To develop students with positive and caring attitudes, a strong sense of professionalism and accountability as associate health professionals;
• To guide students to provide safe and comprehensive nursing care with integration of modern health technology and nursing concepts;
• To prepare students for further studies and commitment to professional development;
• To promote health and good practices to the individuals and the community;
• To cultivate teamwork, good judgment and decision making skills in the clinical setting; and
• To familiarize students with ethical and legal issues in the clinical environment

Potential Areas for Further Studies

Entry to Senior Year places of a degree-level nursing programme is subject to open competition. This programme combines theory and practice, and prepares students for a future career in the health care or nursing field.

Career Prospects

• As the programme is designed to prepare students for a career in the health care profession, 500 clinical practice hours will be conducted at the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.
• Graduates are also eligible to apply for health care related jobs in hospitals.

External Member of Programme Examinations Committee

Prof. Janita P.C. CHAU
Associate Professor,
The Nethersole School of Nursing,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

External Members of Programme Advisory Committee

Health Care graduates are eligible to apply for entry to Bachelor's Degree programmes in Nursing offered by local universities, subject to open competition and availability of places.

Remarks: Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirement for training of registered nurses stated by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong. Visit the homepage of the Council for the details : http://www.nchk.org.hk

* 500 hours of clinical practice, normally conducted in the summer months.

* Before clinical practice, students should possess a valid First Aid certificate and body check report. Besides, students should purchase uniform, shoes and other accessories.