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General InformationAdvanced Certificate in Occupational Therapy (Applied Paediatrics)12 months part-timeOCC5001 Advanced OT Theory and Practice in Applied Pediatrics (Taught Course)Time: Thursday from 1830 to 2130; Saturday from 0930 to 1230Venue: Tung Wah College, Cheung Chin Lan Hong Building; 98 Shantung Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong KongDate Topic Instructor(s) 20 April 2023 (Thu) 1 Advanced OT assessments and interventions for oculomotor anomalies, visual impairment and visual skills related disorders. (Part1: School Age) Dr. Louisa Wong 27 April 2023 (Thu) 2 Advanced OT assessments and interventions for oculomotor anomalies, visual impairment and visual skills related disorders. (Part2: Pre-School) Ms. Minny Tang 4 May 2023 (Thu) 3 Advanced OT assessments and interventions for managing arousal and emotional regulation. Ms. Yvonne Ho/ Ms. Connie Yuen 11 May 2023 (Thu) 4 Advanced OT assessments and interventions for auditory processing difficulties and related learning issues. 18 May 2023 (Thu) 5 Advanced OT assessments and interventions to improve executive functioning for clients with developmental delay and disabilities. 25 May 2023 (Thu) 6 Advanced OT practice to improve relationship-based social-emotional functioning for adolescents, e.g., sex education, intimate relationship. Prof. Matthew Yau 1 June 2023 (Thu) 7 Advanced OT practice to improve relationship-based social-emotional functioning for adolescents, e.g., sex education, intimate relationship. Prof. Matthew Yau & Dr. Angus Lam 8 June 2023 (Thu) 8 Current OT practice in transition care for adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Ms. Janette Tam 15 June 2023 (Thu) 9 Current OT practice for children with cancer and rare diseases, e.g., Inborn Error Metabolic Disease (IEM), Pompe’s Disease, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II & I (MPS) Ms. Sanne Fong 29 June 2023 (Thu) 10 OT consultancy in family-focused model, applying psychosocial theories in OT interventions to improve clients’ and families’ social-emotional wellness Ms. Frances Chan 6 July 2023 (Thu) 11 Use of evidence-based OT protocols, documentation, managerial skills for OTs practicing in schools and pediatric settings. Mr. Danny Lo & Mr. Stephen Chan 13 July 2023 (Thu) 12 Project planning, funding and research proposal writing e.g. setting up SI Room Ms. Lui Shan Shan 20 July 2023 (Thu) 13 Current trends in community OT practice in school-based, home-based and community-based settings, e.g. community orientation and virtual reality training, etc Mr. Jo Chan 27 July 2023 (Thu) 14 “Life Planning Education” for clients with special education needs Mr. Alvin Wong
Programme DescriptionThis course aims at providing continuous professional development opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners working with children in hospitals, early intervention centers, or school-based settings, to enhance their specific practical skills in incorporating evidence-based and contemporary occupational therapy practices particularly for early intervention and prevention, developmental disabilities, special educational needs and at-risk child development. Major topics will include current intervention strategies for children with sensory processing disorders, executive functioning disorders, oculomotor anomalies and visual skills related disorders, anxiety and stress related issues, cancer and rare diseases etc. Emerging occupational therapy practices, for example, in support of relationship-based social-emotional functioning and family empowerment, transition care and Life Planning Education in school-based settings for adolescents and young adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and intellectual disability, etc. will also be included in the course.
Mode of studyMedium of InstructionEnglish
Tuition FeeTuition Fee (HK$): $37,500
(Taught course: HK$13,500 + Practicum course: HK$ 24,000)
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)The courses under this programme have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
CEF course codes:
412136589 (Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice in Applied Paediatrics)
412136597 (Advanced Occupational Therapy Practicum in Applied Paediatrics)Validity period: 11 January 2022 to 31 August 2025
QF InformationQF level 5QR registration no.21/000187/L5Registration validity period 01/9/2021 to 31/08/2025
PROGRAMMES+ Bachelor’s Degree Programmes- Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Health Information and Services Management (Honours)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Nursing
- Bachelor of Management (Honours) in Social and Business Sustainability
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forensic Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Radiation Therapy
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Applied Psychology
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