Health & social care / CT142
Certificate in Elderly Care Practice
A part-time certificate in safe, respectful personal care for older people, taught on weekday evenings and Saturdays.
- Qualification
- Certificate
- Duration
- 6 months part-time
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Campus
- Aberdeen South Campus
- Programme code
- CT142
01 / Programme overview
Programme structure
Four modules with practical sessions in the simulated ward and a 40-hour practicum at a care home.
02 / Curriculum
Curriculum
Personal care and dignity
Help with washing and dressing while respecting each person’s choices.
Safe moving and handling
Help older people transfer and walk using safe techniques.
Nutrition and daily living
Understand dietary needs and support mealtimes.
Practicum
Work in a care home under a tutor’s supervision.
03 / In practice
Practise each routine safely.
Moving and handling are practised with training equipment before the care-home practicum.
04 / Admissions
Entry requirements
Aged 18 or above; completion of Secondary 5 or equivalent.
05 / Your next step
Progression & careers
Work as a personal care worker in residential or community care, or continue to the Higher Diploma in Health Care & Rehabilitation Support.
06 / Fees & funding
Applying
Fees & funding
Indicative course fee HK$9,800; continuing-education funding may apply.
How to apply
Before applying, read the application steps and entry requirements. If you have questions about the programme, study arrangements or fees, send us an enquiry.
07 / Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I study while working?
Yes. Classes run on two weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Is there an assessment?
Each module has a practical assessment in the skills lab and a short written task.
YSD / Your next step
Certificate in Elderly Care Practice
Certificate · 6 months part-time · Aberdeen South Campus
