Course No.
251-264300-01
Course Type
Part-time
Start Date
2 July 2025 (Wed)
Total Hours
90 hours
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Course Detail
New
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
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Schedule
Wednesday -
Time
7:00 - 10:00PM -
Venue
East Ocean Learning Centre -
Session
30 sessions -
Instructor
CUSCS Instructors (senior nurses, social workers, community caregivers, registered physiotherapists, nutritionists/pharmacists, counselors, and career planning trainers)
Dr. Martin Lai - registered occupational therapist (age at home, Jockey Club)
Ms. Selina Lam - registered occupational therapist (age at home, Jockey Club) -
Level
Certificate programmes -
QF Level
4 -
QR Registration No.
24/000923/L4 -
QR Registration Validity Period
16/10/2024 - Ongoing -
Application Fee
HK$150 -
Tuition Fee
HK$18,000 -
Language Used
Cantonese supplemented with English -
Closing Date for Application
Application Closed -
Course Enquiries
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Enrolment Enquiries
Admission Requirement
1. Have Level 2 in five subjects in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination including Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent; or
2. Have passed in one A Level or two AS Level plus five passes in HKCEE including Level 2 / Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent; or
3. be aged 21 or above
Programme Objectives and Targets
Programme Objectives
This is a programme designed and offered in collaboration with the Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre under the care of Hong Kong Red Cross. The programme is designed to delve deep into the realm of gerontechnology, aiming to enhance the health and well-being of the ageing population in Hong Kong by providing training in gerontechnology applications and smart ageing-in-place strategies, leveraging the expertise of the Jockey Club "age at home" Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre.
Targets
- Practitioners working in the Gerontechnology field
- Manufacturers working in the Gerontechnology field
- Community Care Workers
- Care Givers
- General Public
This is a programme designed and offered in collaboration with the Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre under the care of Hong Kong Red Cross. The programme is designed to delve deep into the realm of gerontechnology, aiming to enhance the health and well-being of the ageing population in Hong Kong by providing training in gerontechnology applications and smart ageing-in-place strategies, leveraging the expertise of the Jockey Club "age at home" Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre.
Targets
- Practitioners working in the Gerontechnology field
- Manufacturers working in the Gerontechnology field
- Community Care Workers
- Care Givers
- General Public
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will have acquired the ability to:
(1) Integrate technology with biological and psychological factors for health monitoring and caregiving solutions, incorporating an understanding of elderly acceptance of and feedback on gerontechnology to ensure solutions are effectively embraced;
(2) Screen and operate various technology tools in caring, health monitoring, and rehabilitation aspect;
(3) Demonstrate discretion, creativity, and ethical responsibility in searching for and integrating adaptable gerontechnology;
(4) Guide caregivers in adopting gerontechnology tools effectively and analyze gerontechnology market trends to keep up with evolving developments and needs.
(1) Integrate technology with biological and psychological factors for health monitoring and caregiving solutions, incorporating an understanding of elderly acceptance of and feedback on gerontechnology to ensure solutions are effectively embraced;
(2) Screen and operate various technology tools in caring, health monitoring, and rehabilitation aspect;
(3) Demonstrate discretion, creativity, and ethical responsibility in searching for and integrating adaptable gerontechnology;
(4) Guide caregivers in adopting gerontechnology tools effectively and analyze gerontechnology market trends to keep up with evolving developments and needs.
Programme Structure and Modules
This programme consists of 3 modules with 90 contact hours.
Module 1 (30 hours)
Gerontechnology for Caring
This module aims to provide participants with an overview of Gerontechnology and its application so that they can apply Gerontechnology in the ageing challenges to achieve smart-ageing.
Module 2 (30 hours)
Technology Applications for Health Monitoring
This module aims to enable students to understand the symbiotic relationship between Gerontology and Technology. It also covers the psychological challenges of technological interventions, applications of telemedicine and ethical considerations in Gerontechnology and smart-ageing in order to enable participants to explore, and discuss health monitoring technologies.
Module 3 (30 hours)
Market for Gerontechnology
This module aims to provide participants with an overview of the Gerontechnology market as well as its future trends and market opportunities in smart-ageing, the innovative technologies and their applications in elder care and the different professional roles involved in the process.
Module 1 (30 hours)
Gerontechnology for Caring
This module aims to provide participants with an overview of Gerontechnology and its application so that they can apply Gerontechnology in the ageing challenges to achieve smart-ageing.
Module 2 (30 hours)
Technology Applications for Health Monitoring
This module aims to enable students to understand the symbiotic relationship between Gerontology and Technology. It also covers the psychological challenges of technological interventions, applications of telemedicine and ethical considerations in Gerontechnology and smart-ageing in order to enable participants to explore, and discuss health monitoring technologies.
Module 3 (30 hours)
Market for Gerontechnology
This module aims to provide participants with an overview of the Gerontechnology market as well as its future trends and market opportunities in smart-ageing, the innovative technologies and their applications in elder care and the different professional roles involved in the process.
Programme Commencement
2 July 2025 (Wed)
Class Schedule
Lectures: Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00PM
Field Trips: Saturday Morning or Afternoon
Module 1: July - August 2025, 10 sessions (lectures and 3 field trips in August 2025, Saturday 10:00-13:00)
Module 2: September - November 2025, 10 sessions (lectures only)
Module 3: December 2025 - February 2026, 10 sessions (lectures and 2 field trips in January 2026, Saturday AM or PM)
The class schedule is tentative and may be subject to change.
Field Trips: Saturday Morning or Afternoon
Module 1: July - August 2025, 10 sessions (lectures and 3 field trips in August 2025, Saturday 10:00-13:00)
Module 2: September - November 2025, 10 sessions (lectures only)
Module 3: December 2025 - February 2026, 10 sessions (lectures and 2 field trips in January 2026, Saturday AM or PM)
The class schedule is tentative and may be subject to change.
Application Method
Please complete the application form and send copies of supporting documents (academic certificates) and payment (cheque, if any) to one of the Enrolment Centres in person or by mail (please mark “Application for Professional Certificate Programme in Gerontechnological Applications for Smart Ageing” on the envelope) or by email (scs-health@cuhk.edu.hk). Applications will be processed only upon receipt of the completed application form, copies of supporting documents and payment.
Mailing Address: Unit A, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central
Application Fee: HK$150
Tuition Fee: HK$18,000
Mailing Address: Unit A, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central
Application Fee: HK$150
Tuition Fee: HK$18,000
Admission Requirements
1. have Level 2 in five subjects in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination including Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent; or
2. have passed in one A Level or two AS Level plus five passes in HKCEE including Level 2 / Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent; or
3. be aged 21 or above
2. have passed in one A Level or two AS Level plus five passes in HKCEE including Level 2 / Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent; or
3. be aged 21 or above
Normal and Maximum Study Period
Normal Study Period: about 12 months
Maximum Study Period: to be awarded the certificate, students must complete the programme within 36 months
Maximum Study Period: to be awarded the certificate, students must complete the programme within 36 months
Assessment Methods
Final exam, Assignment, Case studies, Class participation, Presentation and Project
Award of Certificate
a) Have an attendance rate of 70% or above in each module; and
b) Have passed the assessment of each module.
Students must complete the programme within the maximum study period (3 years).
** Registered nurses and enrolled nurses under the Nursing Council of Hong Kong will receive Continuing Nursing Education points (CNE points) after completing this programme.
b) Have passed the assessment of each module.
Students must complete the programme within the maximum study period (3 years).
** Registered nurses and enrolled nurses under the Nursing Council of Hong Kong will receive Continuing Nursing Education points (CNE points) after completing this programme.
CEF Information
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4).
CEF Reimbursable Course Code:
41K162437
CEF Reimbursable Course Title:
Professional Certificate in Gerontechnological Applications for Smart Ageing
CEF Reimbursable Course Code:
41K162437
CEF Reimbursable Course Title:
Professional Certificate in Gerontechnological Applications for Smart Ageing