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Higher Diploma Course in Dental Hygiene牙科衞生護理高級文憑課程

(2-year Full-time)(兩年全日制)

  1. Introduction

    According to a survey in China, eight billion people on the Mainland are suffering from some degree of periodontal disease. Although the situation in Hong Kong is not as bad, there are still a large number of people with gum disease. Simply educating the public about the proper way to clean teeth is not sufficient to eradicate the problem; professional help from a well trained dental hygienist may be required in many cases. In response to the demands of the community, the Hospital together with HKU SPACE Community College is offering a 2-year Higher Diploma programme in Dental Hygiene commencing 2002 with the support of the Faculty of Dentistry of HKU. The Hospital is the only teaching institute in Hong Kong providing such training.

    引言

    在中國內地一項調查中指出，八億中國內地人民均患上不同程度的牙周病。雖然香港的情況並非這麼嚴重，但牙周病患者依然不少。單靠教育公衆正確的刷牙方法並不能完全解決問題。許多牙齒問題須靠一群曾接受良好訓練的牙齒衞生員之專業輔助方能解決。有見及此，本院連同香港大學專業進修學院，並在香港大學牙醫學院協助下，從二零零二年開始舉辦牙科衞生護理高級文憑課程以應付社會的需求。而本院亦是唯一教學機構提供此項培訓課程。

  2. Course Aims

    This Higher Diploma Programme aims to provide the relevant professional training and knowledge needed to prepare the Student Dental Hygienists for a career in dental hygiene. On successful completion of the Programme, students will be qualified for enrolment to serve as members of a dental team, and will be capable of controlling and preventing periodontal diseases and dental caries.

    課程宗旨

    本課程旨在向學生教授專業知識及提供技能訓練，使其成為專業的牙齒衞生員。學生將學習身為牙齒衞生員必備的基本知識，並接受技能及專業實習訓練。成功完成本課程後，學生可以登記成為牙科專業隊伍的重要成員，肩負預防及控制牙周病和蛀牙的責任。

  3. Course Structure

    The programme is a two-year (22 months) full-time course consisting of two essential components:

    The Dental Hygiene specialism and the Generic Skills subject modules (Putonghua, Mathematics and Statistics for Daily Life Applications, Introduction to Information Technology, General English, English for Academic and Professional Purposes, Business Communication in English, Practical Chinese and Intra- and Inter-personal Competencies).

    Students are required to complete 27 credits in Generic Skills modules and 76 credits in the Dental Hygiene specialism subjects within two years. Modules are taught throughout the calendar year, including the summer period.

    課程結構

    這是一個兩年(共22個月)全日制課程，包括兩個主要學科：

    牙科衞生護理專業學科及基本通用技能學科(如普通話、實用統計數學、資訊科技導論、英文、學術及專業英語、商業英語、實用中文，以及內省及交際才能等)。

    學員必須在兩學年內完成27個基本通用技巧及76個專業訓練學科學分。學生需整年修讀學科，包括夏季時段。

  4. Dental Hygiene Curriculum

    The Dental Hygiene course consists of two parts:

    牙科衞生護理專業學科

    牙科衞生護理專業學科包括兩個部份：

    1. Problem-based Learning (PBL)

      The PBL curriculum offers an integrated, problem-based curriculum with emphasis on student-centered learning, which is socially and culturally relevant and community-oriented. It is adopted following its successful introduction to the medical and dental curriculum at HKU. The PBL curriculum includes the following topics:

      • Cariology
      • Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
      • Dental Anatomy
      • Dental Radiography and Radiology
      • General Anatomy and Physiology
      • General Histology
      • General Pathology
      • Microbiology and Infection Control
      • Oral Anatomy and Physiology
      • Oral Histology
      • Oral Pathology
      • Patients with Special Needs
      • Periodontology
      • Pharmacology
      • Preventive Dentistry
      • Behavioural Science
      • Diet and Nutrition
      • Fluorides and Fissure Sealant
      • Oral Health Education
      • Mechanical Plaque Control
      • Public Health
      問題為本的學習(PBL)：

      本部份提供一個融匯貫通、以問題為本的學習方式，教學模式強調以學員為中心，並著重與社會和文化之相關性。問題為本的學習教學形式，已在香港大學醫學院及牙醫學院實踐，並收到顯著成效。問題為本課題包括：

      • 齲齒學
      • 兒童齒科及矯齒學
      • 牙齒解剖學
      • 牙科X-光片理論及實習
      • 基礎解剖學及生理學
      • 基本組織學
      • 基本病理學
      • 微生物學及感染控制
      • 口腔解剖學及生理學
      • 口腔組織學
      • 口腔病理學
      • 特殊病人護理學
      • 齒骨膜科學
      • 藥理學
      • 牙患預防學
      • 行為科學
      • 飲食及營養學
      • 氟化物治療及牙紋防蛀劑
      • 口腔健康教育
      • 菌斑控制理論與實踐
      • 公共衞生
    2. Clinical Training
      • Clinical sessions
      • Dental Health Education Project
      • Plaque Awareness Programme Education
      • Other learning activities include dental clinic visits and attachment to Government Oral Health Education Unit
      臨床訓練
      • 臨床實習
      • 牙科健康教育計劃
      • 菌斑控制程序教育
      • 其他學習包括探訪牙科診所及政府口腔衞生教育組實習
  5. Clinical Placement

    Other than normal clinical practice sessions at the Hospital, clinical placement may be arranged for students to visit or work in the Government, HKU or private dental clinics.

    臨床實習計劃

    除日常於本院的臨床實習外，學生或將會被安排到政府、香港大學或私家牙科診所實習。

  6. Further Study

    Graduates of this programme can apply for further degree study in Biological Science, Nursing, Dentistry, Medicine or related subjects at local universities through Non-JUPAS. The HKU SPACE Community College is also approaching overseas universities for articulation of degree programmes for graduates who may be interested in further study in Dental Hygiene.

    升學前景

    畢業生可經大學非聯招途徑申請由本港各大學生物學科、護理、牙科、醫科或相關學系所開辦的學士課程。香港大學專業進修學院現正與海外大學就牙科衞生護理學士課程進行協商，為學生將來到海外升學提供更多途徑。

  7. Professional Recognition

    Graduates of this programme will be qualified to be enrolled as Dental Hygienists of The Dental Council of Hong Kong and can practise dental hygiene in Hong Kong.

    專業認可

    本課程之畢業生均可於香港牙醫管理委員會登記為「牙齒衞生員」，以便執業。

  8. Admission Requirements
    入學資格
    1. At least 18 years old with good general health, competent in both Cantonese and English (spoken and written);
      年齡達十八歲或以上，身體健康，能書寫及操流利粵語和英語；
    2. Five (5) subjects attaining Grade E / Level 2 or above Notes 3 and 4 in HKCEE [including Chinese Language, English Language and a science subject (preferably Biology or Human Biology)], or equivalent; and
      香港中學會考五科達E級/第二級或以上註3及4 [包括中國語文、英國語文及一門科學科目(生物學或人類生物學較佳)]，或同等學歷；及
    3. Pass in one (1) AL subject or two (2) AS subjects in the HKALE, or equivalent

      or
      Recognised Pre-Associate Degree / Foundation Programme qualification

      or
      Recognised post-secondary certificate or diploma

      香港高級程度會考一科高級程度科目，或兩科高級補充程度科目及格，或同等學歷

      或
      副學士先修課程/基礎課程畢業證書

      或
      認可大專證書或文憑

    Note 1:Special consideration may be given to those who cannot meet the admission requirement item (3) above but have experience of working in a dental clinic and/or are holders of a Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Surgery Assisting or equivalent. Applicants in this category must show good aptitude of becoming a Dental Hygienist.
    註1:若申請人未能符合入學資格第(3)項，但具牙科手術助理員工作經驗或持有牙科手術助理員證書，將獲個別考慮。申請人必須對牙齒衞生行業充滿熱誠及願意投身這個專業。
    Note 2:Applicants who do not possess the above academic qualifications but who are aged 21 or above with relevant working experience will also be considered.
    註2:申請人如未能符合最低入學資格，但年滿二十一歲並具相關工作經驗，亦可申請。
    Note 3:Applicants who have successfully completed a quality-assured Applied Learning Course will be recognised as comparable to a HKCEE subject pass (up to a maximum of two subjects), excluding Chinese Language and English Language.
    註3:申請人如修畢一科通過質素保證程序的應用學習課程，可視作等同一科香港中學會考科目及格(不包括中文及英文)。最多可計算兩科。
    Note 4:For English Language (Syllabus A) in pre-2007 HKCEE, only Grade C or above will be considered.
    註4:若申請人應考2007年前的中學會考英國語文 (課程甲) ，成績則須達C級或以上。
  9. Commencement Date

    Early September 2011 (to be confirmed)

    開課日期

    二零一一年九月上旬 (日期待定)

  10. Tuition Fee

    HK$59,000 per annum (by two equal instalments)
    (Subject to annual revision according to HKU SPACE's announcement and is non-refundable unless the course is cancelled.)

    學費

    每年港幣59,000元正 (分兩期等額繳交)
    (學費會依據香港大學專業進修學院之訂定而作出修改，除課程被取消外，已付之學費概不發還。)

  11. Financial Assistance

    Students may apply for the Government's "Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students" or "Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students" for grants/loans.

    學費資助

    學生可透過政府提供的「專上學生資助計劃」或「專上學生免入息審查貸款計劃」申請資助/貸款

  12. Enquiries

    HKU SPACE Community College:
    Tutor in Dental Hygiene, HKU:    3416 6338 / 2975 5697
    2859 0299

    諮詢

    香港大學專業進修學院:
    香港大學牙齒衞生員導師:    3416 6338 / 2975 5697
    2859 0299