Dr Chung Ming Yan Louisa, Assistant Professor Dr Ada Ma, Associate Head of Department & Associate Professor Dr Or Pui Lai Peggy, Assistant Professor Ms Queenie Law, Lecturer Programme Introduction

BACHELOR OF HEALTH EDUCATION (HONOURS) Online Application: Enquires: or Website: Elite Athletes, Chan Ka Man, Yip Pui Yin, Lee Wai Sze and Lok Kwan Hoi joined BHE in 2011, 2012 & 2013 respectively. Professor Joanne Chung welcomes Wong Kam-po & Marco Kwok Ho-ting, the elite athletes to join BHE in 2010.

BHE applicants include registered nurses, registered school teachers (ECE/primary/secondary), registered social workers, healthcare providers in elderly centers, police, personnel in District Council, project managers in community centers and...

And … Graduates from Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in health or health related studies

2010/11 Cohort2011/12 Cohort2012/13 Cohort2013/14 Cohort Employed (Teaching)11%40%15%31% Employed (Non-teaching)67%45%59%47% Pursuit of Higher Degrees22% 12.5%23%14.5% InstituteProgramme The Hong Kong Institute of Education 香港教育學院 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) Programme Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (School & Community Settings) The Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學 MSc: Nutrition, food science and technology (Full-time) Master of Nursing Science (Pre-Registration) (Full-time) Master of Social Science: Social Work Master of Arts: Psychology Hong Kong Baptist University 香港浸會大學 Master of Public Health The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 香港理工大學 護理學碩士 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Therapy The University of Hong Kong 香港大學 Master of Medical Science (Full-time)

 integrate knowledge, theory and practice in providing health education in various train-the-trainer programmes in school and healthcare settings for various kinds of clients -- schoolchildren, teenagers, adults and patients in the community;  implement evidence-based practice in health education;  diagnose health problems, plan health education strategies, convey implementation of the plan to patients, motivate them to comply, and evaluate outcomes;  evaluate contemporary health issues in healthcare; and  perceive and adapt to changes in the healthcare field, in society, and in their clients. They should be able to think creatively.

Core courses (24 cps)  Foundation of Health Education  Introduction to Primary Health  Health Counseling  Research Methods  Mental Health Education  Infection Control Education  Health, Culture and Society  Health Statistics Academic Electives (24 cps)  Drug Education and Prevention  Health Behaviour: Theory and Program Planning  Fundamentals in Traditional Chinese Medicine  Integrative Nutrition  Sexual Health and Human Sexuality  Pain Education  Food Safety Education  Child and Adolescent Health Education  Contemporary Issues in School Health  Physical Fitness Education  Mindfulness  Peer Mediation Curriculum and Structure

Honours Project (6 cps)  aims to develop students’ research knowledge and skills related to their area of interest  work in groups under the supervision of their supervisors Health Education Practice (6 cps)  aims to develop students’ health education knowledge and skills related to their area of interest  Students have to carry out health education programmes in selected settings  work in groups under the supervision of their supervisors Curriculum and Structure

Walk Your Life to Health with ‘C All Star’ and secondary students Let’s Move Your Body with Elite Athletes and primary students Never Try, No Regret with Boy Scouts

HKIEd Voluntary Hairdresser for Elderly HKIEd Dancing Competition to Promote message of Love, Health and Care in Community HKIEd Healthy Cooking Competition to Promote Messages of Love, Health and Care in Community

Exergaming, Gain Your Body Shake

Curriculum and Structure Additional Compulsory Courses (bridging courses) Prospective and commencing students may be required to take three preparatory Additional Compulsory Courses in order to assist them in meeting pre- requisites for the BHE programme entry.

Curriculum and Structure 2.Health Service in Hong Kong 1.HealthCare Ethics 3.Human Biology Students who are required to take the ACC will have to complete a total of 69 cps in order to fulfill the graduation requirement of the program. Additional Compulsory Courses (9 cps):

2-year Full-time or 3-year Part-time HK$168,000 for whole programme (HK$2,800 per credit point)

Credit transfer may be granted to students in recognition of their prior learning experiences. Students should submit application for credit transfer after they have completed their programme registration.

To be eligible for admission, applicants should*: a. be serving teachers in kindergartens, primary, secondary or special schools; or registered social workers; or b. have obtained a Certificate in Education or Certificate of the Teachers of Children with Special Educational Needs, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent; or c. have obtained a Higher Diploma in Nursing or equivalent; or d. have obtained a Registered Nurse qualification from the Hong Kong Nursing Council; and e. be fluent in both written and spoken English. # For applicants of Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in health or health-related studies, they are required to complete the Additional Compulsory Courses (ACC) before graduation.

 Award a Bachelor of Health Education (Hons) degree  Will NOT enable a graduate to become a practicing nurse in Hong Kong  A wide range of employment opportunities, and will be able to compete for high-level positions  Qualify for work as health promotion officers in elderly centers, as community health educators, as wellness coordinators in outpatient departments/clinics, etc  Opportunity to do postgraduate study at the Institute through a variety of Master’s programmes. The Institute also offers Doctor of Education programme and PhD programme for doctoral study in the relevant specialty.

BHE Graduates Attending the Congregation Ceremony