Certificate in Endoscopy Care

The programme is distinctive as Hong Kong’s first endoscopy care assistant certificate accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. It responds directly to rising service demand by offering diversified teaching methods and an 80‑hour clinical practicum, enabling students from varied backgrounds to develop applied skills under professional supervision in authentic endoscopy settings.

1. A 5-month part-time certificate programme. 
2. The first endoscopy care assistant programme in Hong Kong which has been accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. 
3. In response to the increasing market demand for endoscopy services, the programme aims to nurture well-trained endoscopy care assistant to serve the community. 
4. Offers diversified teaching activities: lectures, multi-media assisted instruction, laboratory skill demonstration, group practice. 
5. Provide 80-hour clinical practice opportunities for students to get familiar with the setting and operation of endoscopy centre/unit. Under the supervision and guidance of clinical mentors, students are allowed to apply knowledge and practise skills in a real practical setting. 
6. Suitable for candidates (with or without medical experiences) who would like to purse thier career in endoscopy field.

Dr. Candy FUNG 

Email: candyfung@twc.edu.hk

• Doctor of Business Administration, School of Business, Brittany Universite (France) 
• Master of Science in Health Informatics, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong) 
• Master of Business Administration (Health Service Management), School of Business, University of Ballarat (Australia) 
• Bachelor of Science in Health Studies, School of Health and Life Science, University of Paisley (United Kingdom) 
• Certificate of General Nursing, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, (Hong Kong) 
• Senior Living Executive Course, Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California (USA) 
• Advanced Nurse Management (Leadership for Change), Advanced Nurse Education, Nursing Consultancy and Education Services (United Kingdom) 
• Post Registration Certificate Course in Urology Nursing, the Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority (Hong Kong) 
• Integrated Professional Oncology, Palliative and Elderly Care Training Course for Nurses, The Anti-cancer Society (Hong Kong) 
• Certificate Programme in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) 
• Registered Nurse (Hong Kong) 

This programme has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. 

CEF course code: 41C126393 
Validity period: 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2028

Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses who have completed the course may apply for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) points accredited by The Nursing Council of Hong Kong.

Tel: (852) 3468 6829 
Email: nur@twc.edu.hk

• Overview of various types of endoscopes
• Basic mechanism and principles of endoscopy and its applications
• Principles and practices of prevention and control of infection
• Cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes
• Aseptic technique
• Basic care and vital signs assessment of patients for endoscopic procedures
• Ethical and legal issues for care of patients
• Care of various endoscopic procedures:
  • Oesophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy
  • Endoscopy Sub-mucosal Dissection and Sub-mucosal Resection
  • Endoscopic retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  • Small bowel enteroscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Cystoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
• Specimen handling
• Maintenance of endoscopy system
• Occupational safety and health in Endoscopy Units
• Contingency & basic crisis interventions
• Basic life support
• Clinical practicum [80 hours (10 days), commence in the 4th & 5th months of the programme]

Remarks: The programme structure listed above is for reference only. For details, please consult the School concerned or refer to the Programme Definitive Document.

• Aged 18 or above; AND 
• Have completed Form 6 in secondary education (HKDSE); 
• OR Have completed Form 5 in secondary education (leading to Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)); 
• OR Possess an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Education Bureau.