Higher Diploma in Health Care & Rehabilitation Support

Support patients and older people in hospitals, clinics and care homes, with practice in a simulated ward.

Students practise a patient transfer with a manikin in the simulated ward

Qualification: Higher Diploma
Duration: 2 years full-time
Study mode: Full-time
Campus: Aberdeen South Campus
Programme code: HD540

01 / Programme overview

Programme structure

Students learn care skills, anatomy, communication and infection control in the simulated ward, then complete two supervised placements.

02 / Curriculum

Curriculum

Human body and health
Understand anatomy, common conditions and health promotion.
Care skills in the simulated ward
Practise transfers, positioning, vital signs and infection control.
Rehabilitation support
Help therapists run rehabilitation exercises and record progress.
Supervised placements
Complete two placements in hospitals and care homes.

Health care students practise taking blood pressure on each other

03 / In practice

Practise before you care for real patients.

Practise blood pressure, transfers and positioning in the skills lab until each step is safe and confident.

04 / Admissions

Entry requirements

Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese and English; an interview is required.

How to apply

05 / Your next step

Progression & careers

Progress to nursing, physiotherapy or occupational therapy related degrees, or work as a rehabilitation or health care assistant.

06 / Fees & funding

Applying

Fees & funding

Indicative annual fee HK$42,000, payable in instalments.

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

Are placements supervised?

Yes. Each placement has a workplace supervisor and a visiting tutor.

Do I need a health check before placement?

Yes. Placement partners ask for a health declaration and vaccination record; details are given in year one.

YSD / Your next step