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Professional Workshop on Techniques of Malaria Parasite Identification
瘧原蟲鑑定技術專業工作坊

Course Code
SC548A
Application Code
2385-SC548A
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
02 May 2026 (Sat)
Duration
1 day
Language
English, supplemented with Cantonese
Course Fee
2500
Deadline on 19 Apr 2026 (Sun)
Enquiries
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Special Announcement:

Please ensure the following documents are uploaded as attachments when submitting your online application (maximum 4 files for the following 4 items):

1. Duly completed Application Form (SF26)
2. Copy of academic certificate(s) and working experience
3. Copy of HKID card or passport 
4. For MLTs only: copy of Certificate of Registration or Annual Practising Certificate issued by Medical Laboratory Technologists Board, Hong Kong

 

Highlights

On completion of the course, students should be able to regconize the main and key morphology
features of Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium knowlesi, and Babesia species using microscopic examination.

 

MLT Board CPD Activity Code: 05250071; MLT Board CPD Point: 6

Programme Details

This course is intended for individuals who are currently employed in, or are seeking to enter, the healthcare profession. It is suitable for those aiming to develop or enhance their expertise and practical skills within a healthcare setting. 

 

Teaching Schedule

Date & time: 2 May 2026 (Saturday) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00

Medium of Instruction

English supplemented with Cantonese.  

Teaching Mode

2 hours of lectures and 5 hours of practicals.

Award

Students who achieved the class attendance of 7 hours  are eligible for the award of Statement of Attendance issued by HKU SPACE.

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Class Details

  • Lecture:
    -  Introduction to malaria and Standard Operating Procedures
    -  Overview of malaria parasite identification techniques, including morphology diagnosis of 4 Plasmodium together with P. knowlesi and Babesia; discussion on the importance of parasitaemia and hints for co-infection.

 

Practical (blood smears of all six parasites for detail examination and parastaemia assessment will be provided):
-  Comparison of the differences between Wright and Giemsa staining for Plasmodium
-  Measuring pH of Giemsa staining buffers for best demonstration of Schuffner dots of Plasmodium

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : 2500

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants shall 
  1. hold a degree in medical laboratory science, biology, medicine or related disciplines from a recognised institution; 

OR 

  1. have at least 2-year work experience in healthcare system 

Preference will be given to those who have registered with the Hong Kong Medical Laboratory Technologists Board (MLT Part I or MLT Part II). 

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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