Medical & Social Care Professions

They provide nursing support in hospitals and care homes.

Graduates of secondary schools.

Completion of an undergraduate degree course in Chinese medicine practice and passing the Licensing Examination.

It regulates the use of the title 'social worker' and establishes a register of registered social workers.

Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the internal organ systems of adults.

Operative manual and instrumental techniques to investigate and/or treat pathological conditions.

3 years for pre-registration or 2 years for pre-enrolled nursing programs.

Into general and specialized nurses.

The Licensing Examination held by the Hong Kong Medical Council.

Medical laboratory technologists, occupational therapists, optometrists, physiotherapists, and radiographers.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).

Helping people perform day-to-day tasks and contribute to the community.

Through participation in therapeutic activities.

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.

An 8-month internship in local hospitals.

Pass an examination and apply to be British-registered dietitians.

Responsible for the registration of dentists, conduct of the Licensing Examination, and maintenance of ethics and professional standards.

18 years of age or above.

To oversee the registration and regulation of supplementary medical professions.

Basic and elderly care, first aid, wound care, pharmacology, and prevention of infectious diseases.

They need to attend training courses organized by Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs).

Written and practical examinations.

A statutory framework for the registration, discipline, and management of certain medical professions.

To help people with disabilities achieve their optimum level of functioning.

A degree program on nutrition at the Chinese University of Hong Kong or the Hong Kong University.

The Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance.

Health workers need knowledge of medicine to dispense medication and read medical reports.

Graduates of secondary schools.

The University of Hong Kong and overseas institutions.

Providing opportunities for clients to behave resourcefully, ensuring voluntary service, clarifying the basis of counselling, respecting client rights, and maintaining confidentiality.

Food and nutrition to promote health and well-being.

Hong Kong Social Workers’ Association (HKSWA) or Hong Kong Social Workers’ General Union.

The Social Workers Registration Ordinance (Cap. 505).

At least one year of supervised practice.

A recognized social work degree from local or overseas institutions.

Provide preventive oral health care under the supervision of a dentist.

They are responsible for different types of social security schemes.

Full-time 2-year courses for general and psychiatric enrolled nurses.

In halfway houses or group homes.

Completion of secondary education and approved training courses.

Provide enrolment and regulation of dental hygienists.

When clients have specialized and individual behavioral problems.

Diseases of the ears, nose, sinuses, and throat.

Their bachelor or master degree in counselling.

Maintains a register of eligible medical practitioners and administers the Licensing Examination.

12 months.

Dental assistants and dental hygienists.

To maintain a register of physiotherapists and promote standards of professional practice and conduct.

There is no regulatory system for registered dietitians.

They must register with the Social Workers Registration Board.

15 specialties.

Certificates or associate degrees in human services, gerontology, or social/behavioral sciences.

They must be registered in the US, Britain, Canada, or Australia with a relevant university degree.

Traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and bone setting.

Public health services emphasizing preventive medicine and epidemiology.

Treatment and study of mental disorders.

A recognized three or four-year university-based course leading to a Bachelor of Science in physiotherapy.

The dentist.

Health educator, health promoter, counsellor, client advocate, care-coordinator, and researcher.

Recording vital signs, assisting with toileting and bathing, encouraging mobility, and carrying out domestic duties.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Pathology.

They cannot use the title 'social worker' or related descriptions.

Similar to that of a welfare worker, created after the implementation of a lump-sum grant.

To help people help themselves and enhance individual and social well-being.

They are responsible for anesthesia.

Treatment of teeth and related diseases.

Hot/cold therapy, water therapy, and compression therapy.

No, it is not mandatory.

Care of wounds and first aid, in addition to basic patient support tasks.

A recognized social work qualification such as a master's, bachelor's, associate degree, advanced diploma, honor diploma, or diploma.

A two-year part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

A bachelor degree of dentistry, passing the Licensing Examination, and registration in the Hong Kong Dental Council.

They use social resources to help clients cope with changes in their living environment and interpersonal relationships.

To provide medical services on nutrition and design interventions for nutrient absorption.

Comprehensive and consistent primary health care to individual patients and their families.

Obstetrics and gynecology.

Nursing Council of Hong Kong.

Recognised Qualification, Higher Academic and Specialist Qualification, Study/Research/Teaching, and Practice in various healthcare settings.

The Supplementary Medical Professions Council.

Graduation from secondary school; some courses may require at least one science subject.

To help social workers or health care workers provide services to people.

All Chinese medicine practitioners must be registered before they can practice in Hong Kong.

To implement regulatory measures for Chinese medicine practitioners and ensure professional standards.

Due to the ageing population and the rising need for elderly services.

To reduce the unemployment rate.

They are trained comprehensively and can give treatment across different specialties.

Family and child welfare, youth work, rehabilitation services, elderly services, and more.

Medical Registration Ordinance.

To outline the registration and disciplinary procedures for physiotherapists.

Six years.

To help individuals explore their thoughts, feelings, and behavior for clearer self-understanding.

To maintain a register of occupational therapists and promote professional standards.

To protect public health and consumers' rights and ensure professional standards.

Ophthalmology.

They must be registered with relevant bodies in the UK, US, Canada, or Australia.

Treatment of a variety of acute conditions in Accident and Emergency Departments.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).

Hospital Authority and Department of Health.

Community centers, schools, shopping malls, and large groups.

To provide facilities for the training of student dentists and dental ancillary personnel.

To provide care in aged homes and rehabilitation institutions.

Radiology.

Orthopedic surgery.

It is a professional body for dietitians in Hong Kong.

Planning and managing food service operations.

A one-year internship in different hospital departments.

Assist the dentist, manage infection control, and teach oral hygiene knowledge.

To monitor the quality of social workers and protect the interests of service users and the general public.

Care and development of children and prevention and treatment of children's diseases.

No, there is no regulation required for counsellors' registration.

Manipulation or 'setting' of fractured bones, ruptured sinews, and muscles to alleviate injury.

To raise body functions and activities to the highest level and promote well-being.

Hospital Authority, Department of Health, private hospitals/clinics, and private practice.

To provide professional training and knowledge for a career in dental hygiene.

Skills of caring for the elderly, including a 40-hour internship in residential service.

To promote the standard of practice of counselling and provide guidance for counselling education in Hong Kong.

In the Social Welfare Department and over 300 social service agencies in Hong Kong.

A recognized social work diploma from local or overseas institutions.

Examination in Professional Knowledge, Proficiency Test in Medical English, and Clinical Examination.

Providing advice on nutrition and diet to prevent disease and promote public health.

A technique where fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body to increase circulation and balance energy (Qi).

The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong University.

Examining patients, designing therapeutic interventions, and preventing injuries.

Higher Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Surgery Assisting.

Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases, including cosmetic procedures and surgeries.