Certificate in Care Worker Training
This course has been included in the list of courses eligible for reimbursement under the Continuing Education Fund(CEF).
The course is recognized under the qualifications framework (Qualification Framework Level 2) with the register number: 19/000630/L2, valid from: 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2026. CEF Course Number: 83C120592.
Entry Requirements: Currently employed as a caregiver in a residential care home for the elderly or for persons with disabilities.
Total Learning Hours: 74.5 hours (21 hours face-to-face, 51 hours non-face-to-face, and 2.5 hours for assessment).
Mode of Instruction (Duration): Full-time (1 month) / Part-time (3 months).
Class Location: Provided by your institution or our organization at a suitable venue.
Course Units:
- Daily Living Care
- Oral Care
- Foot Care
- Vital Signs
- Lifting and Transferring
- Communication Skills
- Understanding and Preventing Abuse and Neglect
- Relevant Laws and Practical Guidelines
Language of Instruction: The course is taught in Cantonese, and the teaching materials are written in Traditional Chinese.
Conditions for Certificate Award:
- Students must attend at least 80% of the classes.
- Overall assessment must be passed (i.e., at least 60%).
Internship Examination and Workplace Assessment:
- Classroom Internship Exam (60%): Mandatory topics include measuring and recording vital signs, lifting, and transferring (15 minutes each).
- Workplace Assessment (40%): Application of care and nursing skills.
Inquiries:
- New Territories West and Tsuen Wan Area: 3618 5027 / yl@hkeds.org (Ms. Cho)
- Other Areas: 3165 1600 / edp@hkeds.org (Ms. Chan / Ms. Fong)
This course has also been included in thelist of courses eligible for reimbursement under the Continuing Education Fund(CEF).
Register number: 19/001286/L2, valid from:01/02/2020 to 31/01/2027.
CEF Course Number: 83C126956.
The course is recognized under the qualifications framework (Qualification Framework Level 2).
Entry Requirements: Completion of Primary 6 or equivalent/above (including primary school graduation in Mainland China); or at least one year of relevant work experience.
Course Content:
- Overview of Elderly and Rehabilitation Services Industry
- Introduction to Nursing
- Daily Living Care
- Oral Care
- Foot Care
- Vital Signs
- Lifting and Transferring
- Communication Skills
- Mental Health of the Elderly
- Understanding and Preventing Abuse and Neglect
- Relevant Laws and Practical Guidelines
To receive a graduation certificate,students must have an attendance rate of 80% or above, pass the final writtenexam and practical exam, and achieve an overall assessment score of at least60%.
Fee: $4,200 (payable in 3 installments, with each installment (monthly)being $1,400. After receiving support from the Continuing Education Fund, the course fee will be $840*.)
*The amount of funding may vary dependingon the applicant's usage of the Continuing Education Fund account.
For courses starting on June 1, 2024, sworn statements will not be accepted.
Inquiries: 3165 1600
