This programme aims to equip dietitians and nutritionists with the knowledge of the community nutrition services in Hong Kong. The processes involved in the development and evaluation of new community nutrition services will also be covered. In addition, the programme offers a supervised practicum which provides practical experience for students.

Graduates will be able to apply for positions including community health, rehabilitation practitioner and nutrition health promotion officer in places such as NGOs and private
clinics.

Do you have a degree in food and nutrition?
Have you considered a career in community nutrition?

The programme is designed for degree holders in food and nutrition and will be offered on a part-time basis over approximately 4-5 months. Module 1 will examine the theory on which community nutrition projects are developed, implemented and evaluated, community nutrition policy in Hong Kong, communications skills and professional issues. In Module 2 students will complete a supervised placement. 

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes.  

 

The programme comprises two modules. Students will examine the theoretical aspects in Module 1 and they will be given the opportunity to apply what they have learnt in a community practicum in Module 2.

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Module 1 – Nutrition Promotion (Part-time)

Health promotion theory; Community nutrition policy in Hong Kong; Socio-cultural determinants of nutritional disparities and food insecurity; Interventions with low-income audiences; Community nutrition interventions to improve health; Communication skills including working with media; Developing community nutrition programmes - needs assessment, program outcomes and efficacy; Professional issues – policies for ethical-legal issues, anti-discrimination.

Duration   :  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 – 10:00pm (approximately 4 weeks)

Venue         :  HKU SPACE Learning Centre (usually Fortress Hill, Causeway Bay, Admiralty or North Point)

Module 2 – Community Nutrition Practicum (Part-time)

Supervised practicum will take place in Community Centers and clinics. Students will develop skills and knowledge to practice with a variety of service users and in a range of settings which will include: Community health talks/activities/workshops; Home visits; Site visits e.g. food bank, old age home and an elderly centres, Department of Health and Centre for Health Protection centers and clinics; Kitchen/meal service; Menu planning.

Students will be able to indicate preference; however, placement allocation will depend on availability of placements.

Duration   : ~16 - 18 weeks

Venue : Community Centers and clinics

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee

• Course Fee : HK$19990

Applicants shall:

(a) (i)  hold a bachelor’s degree in nutrition awarded by a recognised university; OR 

      (ii)  hold a recognised professional qualification in dietetics;

AND

(b) provide evidence of English proficiency (if the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English) such as:

     (i)  an overall band of 6.0 with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS;

    (ii) a score of 550 in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 in the internet-based TOEFL;

   (iii) HKALE Use of English at Grade E;

   (iv) equivalent qualifications.

AND

(c)  be able to speak and read Chinese effectively. In each case the candidate shall satisfy the Admissions Committee that he/she is unlikely to be disadvantaged in his/her studies by language.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview as appropriate.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Postgraduate Certificate in Community Nutrition 社區營養深造證書
COURSE CODE 41E154599	FEES $19,990	ENQUIRY 2975-5881

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Postgraduate Certificate in Community Nutrition This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method

Interested candidates should apply by returning the special application form, together with relevant supporting documents and an application fee of HK$150 cheque made payable to "HKU SPACE" (non-refundable) to either:

By post: Attn to Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, 13/F., Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, Hong Kong. OR

In person: any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Counters (Attn: Dietetics, Food and Nutrition)

By online: through HKU SPACE website.

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