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1 JC and Primary Care Faculty of Medicine The Chinese University of Hong Kong Short Courses ( ) BACKGROUND JC and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers courses and degrees across all areas of public health practice. We offer all students grounding in professionally recognized competencies and in areas increasingly recognized as core to public health. We also offer courses in areas of special interest including epidemiology, environmental health, health promotion, health management. Short courses are available either as standalone opportunities or as a component part of certificate, diploma or degree programmes within JC and Primary Care. They aim to provide continuing education opportunities for those interested in health and healthcare. For further information website: ORGANIZER The course is organized by JC and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES To provide training including public health perspectives and skills necessary to assume effective leadership in public health practice, reflecting the three domains of health improvement, health protection and health service quality. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A bachelor s degree preferably in medicine or an approved related field. For non-professional degree holders, honours not lower than second class are required. 1

2 TEACHING FACULTY Courses will be taught by the academic staff, and the affiliated local and international staff, of JC and Primary Care. To meet the multi-disciplinary demands of the curriculum, JCSPHPC engages teaching staff from local faculties of nursing, economics, law, pharmacy, business, journalism, geography, and social sciences. We also engage outside experts and collaborates extensively with stakeholders in public health practice, such as the Department of Health, Hospital Authority, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, and other public institutions.. JCSPHPC will continue to capitalise on its long established network of international schools of public health (e.g. Johns Hopkins University; University of Oxford; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Peking University; and Fudan University), as well as an extension network of public health institutions such as the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC China), Shenzhen CDC, Bureau of Health of Shenzhen Municipality, and British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) of Canada. LANGUAGE English will be used as the language for instruction. RECOGNITION CME Accreditation ASSESSMENT Students are required to obtain a satisfactory pass in the assessment for the specified module(s). Upon satisfying these requirements, the Certificate of Completion for the selected module will be awarded. Students who attended at least 75% of the lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical sessions but did not take the assessment would be awarded a Certificate of Attendance instead. 2

3 Course Pattern Section I Courses organized by Master of Public Health Term I : September December 2014 Term II : January June 2015 Course Code Module Unit Term PBHT 5000 Foundations of Public Health 1 I OENV 5006 Air Pollution & Health 2 I PBHT 5001F Introduction to Qualitative Research: Theories and Research Design 1 I POPG 5001 Global Health 2 I WOHS 5001 Women s Health: Social Cultural Determinants and International Perspectives 2 I OENV 5009 Public Health Toxicology 2 I HSOC 5006 Medical Sociology 1.5 II HSYS 5006 Managing in Healthcare 2 II INFD 5003 Topics in Infection & Microbiology II 2 II INFD 5004 Infection Control in Health Care and Community Settings 2 II OENV 5002 Occupational Health I 3 II OENV 5010 Environmental Risk Assessment 2 II PBHT5001P Introduction to Qualitative Research: Theories and Research Design 1 II PBHT 5002 Public Health Law 2 II PBHT 5004 TB: Biology, Control and Policy 1.5 II PBHT5006 Practice of Qualitative Research Methods 1 II POPG 5003 Remote and Rural Health 2 II POPG 5004 Global Reproductive Health 2 II POPG 5005 Child & Adolescent Health 2 II 3

4 Section II Courses organized by MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatistics Term I : September December 2014 Term II : January March 2015 Term III : April June 2015 Course Code Module Unit Term BIOS5001 Introduction to Biostatistics 3 I BIOS5005 Clinical Trials 2 I EPID5001 Introduction to Epidemiology 3 I BIOS5002 Linear Models 2 II BIOS5004 ICH GCP Standard of Clinical Research 1 II EPID5002 Epidemiological Study Designs 2 II EPID6002 Selected Topics in Epidemiology 1.5 II BIOS5003 Categorical and Survival Data Analysis 3 III BIOS5007 Pharmaceutical Statistics Computing in SAS 2 III BIOS6001 Topics in Linear Models 2 III BIOS6002 Topics in Multivariate Analysis 1.5 III BIOS6005 Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics 1 III EPID5003 Analysis of Epidemiology Data 3 III EPID6001 Application of Epidemiology in Health Care 2 III 4

5 Section III Courses organized by MSc in Health Services Management Term I : September December 2014 Term II : January July 2015 Course Code Module Unit Term HSYS 5011 Health Informatics 1 I HSYS 5014 Quality and Safety Management 3 I HSYS 5016 Health Services Planning and Technology Management 2 II HSYS 5012 Human Resource Management 3 II HSYS 5013 Financial Management 2 II HSYS 5015 Medico-legal Management 2 II 5

6 Section IV Courses organized by MSc in Health Promotion and Behavioural Health (formerly known as MSc in Health Education) Term I : September December 2014 Term II : January June 2015 Course Code Module Unit Term HSOC5212 Motivational Interviewing 1 I HSOC6301 Advanced Setting Approach to Health Education and Promotion 1 I 6

7 Section I Courses organized by Master of Public Health Term I : September December 2014 PBHT5000 Foundations of Public Health (1 credit) Course Coordinator: Prof. Sian Griffiths An introductory course for all students to provide an overview on the history, basic concepts and current issues in the field of public health. Students will gain a broad understanding of how public health issues can be framed in the three interrelated domains of health protection, health improvement, and health services. This foundation course will equip students with an analytic lens that is essential for more advanced learning in each of the domains. Students are expected to 1. Understand the basic concept and characteristics of public health, primary care and social determinants of health; 2. Understand the basic concept of population, society and global disparities of health; 3. Appreciate the use of population data in illustrating public health issues; 4. Understand the use of the three domains framework in analyzing public health issues; 5. Appreciated the basic features of public health in Hong Kong; 6. Grasp the key features of public health in particular the relevance of promoting equity in all populations; 7. Understand the basic structures of health systems, in particular the key role of primary care in delivering health services; 8. Understand the challenges of NCD and how to approach them strategically; and understand the basic concepts of environmental change and global health. 1 Sep 1, :30 9:30 pm 2 Sep 2, :30 9:30 pm 3 Sep 3, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 4 Sep 4, :30 9:30 pm 5 Sep 5, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $4,200 7

8 OENV5006 Air Pollution & Health (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Tian Linwei This course introduces the current state of knowledge in the key areas in which air pollutants impact on the health of the general population. Health effects of particulate matter (PM), work related air pollutants, and the process of setting air quality standard will be introduced. Students are expected to 1. Describe the importance of outdoor and indoor air pollution and its impact on human health 2. Discuss and distinguish the various source of air borne chemical pollutants and its potential health outcomes 3. Explain the major source of work related air pollutants and its effect 4. Understand the process of setting air quality standard 5. Understand the entire air quality management process of Hong Kong 1 Oct 10, :30 9:30 pm 2 Oct 17, :30 9:30 pm 3 Oct 24, :30 9:30 pm 4 Oct 31, :30 9:30 pm 5 Nov 7, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 6 Nov 14, :30 9:30 pm 7 Nov 21, :30 9:30 pm 8 Nov 28, :30 9:30 pm 9 Dec 5, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 8

9 PBHT5001F Introduction to Qualitative Research: Theories and Research Design (1 credit) Course Coordinator: Prof. Huso Yi This qualitative methods course will introduce students to the topical issues related to conducting qualitative research and allow for some hands-on exposure to the methods of data collection and analysis used in this methodology. Students will be able to understand and apply the skills of conducting qualitative research, data coding, and interpretation in the analytical process. Students are expected to 1. Understand the definition and features of qualitative research 2. Understand the philosophical basis of qualitative approaches and describe its applications 3. Understand and apply the skills of conducting the qualitative research: observation, interview, focus group 4. Understand and apply the skills of data coding and interpretation in the analytical process 1 Nov 10, :00 4:30 pm 2 Nov 14, :00 4:30 pm 3 Nov 17, :00 4:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 4 Nov 21, :00 4:30 pm 5 Nov 24, :00 4:30 pm 6 Nov 28, :00 4:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $4,200 9

10 POPG5001 Global Health (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Emily Chan This course aims to provide the students with wider perspectives on the global nature of public health issues across different domains including health, policies, and natural disasters. Students should expect to gain awareness of issues in global human health and security, to interpret the reasons for health changes, to obtain skills in accessing and analyzing health situations in different countries, and many more. There is a limit to the class size so intake is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Students are expected to 1. Gain awareness of issues in global human health and security 2. Understand major measurements of the health of population and its determinants 3. Have the ability to interpret the reasons for health changes and variations of the world and its nations 4. Obtain skills in accessing, compiling and presenting the health situation of any country 5. Shape an evidence based world view and to be able to engage in debates in global health issues. Wednesday: 6:30pm-9:30pm Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm 1 Sep 10, :30 9:30 pm 2 Sep 13, :30 am 12:30 pm 3 Sep 17, :30 9:30 pm 4 Sep 20, :30 am 12:30 pm 5 Sep 24, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 6 Sep 27, :30 am 12:30 pm 7 Oct 8, :30 9:30 pm 8 Oct 11, :30 am 12:30 pm 9 Oct 22, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 10

11 WOHS5001 Women s Health: Social Cultural Determinants and International Perspectives (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Carmen Wong This course will provide a framework to discuss public health issues and determinants of health for women. The course will highlight key issues such as gender identity and gender inequalities in health; to cultural and societal role of women and health provision and policy. Students are expected to 1. Be able to understand the biological, social, cultural and economic aspects for health of women 2. Describe key challenges to women s health with an international perspective 1 Sep 15, :30 9:30 pm 2 Sep 22, :30 9:30 pm 3 Sep 29, :30 9:30 pm 4 Oct 6, :30 9:30 pm 5 Oct 13, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 6 Oct 20, :30 9:30 pm 7 Oct 27, :30 9:30 pm 8 Nov 3, :30 9:30 pm 9 Nov 10, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 11

12 OENV 5009 Public Health Toxicology Course Coordinator: Prof Feng Wang / Prof Shelly Tse (2 credits) s This course teaches students the basics of basic concepts of toxicology and its application to environmental, occupational, nutrition and food toxicology; discuss distribution, cellular penetration, metabolic conversion, and elimination of toxic agents, as well as the fundamental laws governing the interaction of foreign chemicals with biological systems; focus on the application of these concepts to the understanding the result from environmental exposure to toxic substances through a case study format. (Students are required to have good knowledge on biology and health or have taken PBHT5005 Basic Human Physiology) After completing this course, students will be able to do the following: 1. Describe the chemical properties and the biological process which modulate the toxic kinetics of chemical agents of public health importance; 2. Explain the significance of biotransformation reactions as a determinant of the toxic kinetics and toxic dynamic activities if chemicals; 3. Describe pathophysiological reposes resulting from exposure to chemical agents relevant to human health; 4. Identify underlying susceptibility factors which contribute to the ability of chemicals to elicit bio-effects which contribute to human disease; 5. Explain the science underlying testing for the ability of chemicals to elicit adverse human health effects; 6. Put into perspective the role of toxicology in the risk assessment process. 1 Sep 15, :30 9:30 pm 2 Sep 22, :30 9:30 pm 3 Sep 29, :30 9:30 pm 4 Oct 6, :30 9:30 pm 5 Oct 13, :30 9:30 pm 6 Oct 20, :30 9:30 pm 7 Oct 27, :30 9:30 pm 8 Nov 3, :30 9:30 pm 9 Nov 10, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $8,400 12

13 OENV 5010 Environmental Risk Assessment (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof Feng Wang / Prof Shelly Tse s This course provides students with an understanding of the role and scope of health risk assessment, the application of toxicology, epidemiology, exposure assessment and environmental monitoring in risk assessment, risk characterization and risk management. (Pre-requisite: OENV5009) After completing this course, students are expected to: 1. Apply principles and methodologies used in risk assessment to identify and evaluate hazards in different contextual situations; 2. Plan, implement and evaluate an environmental health impact assessment; 3. Describe and justify the principles and methodologies employed in rish management; 4. Describe and evaluate the methodologies used in risk communication and public participants. 1 Jan 7, :30 9:30 pm 2 Jan 14, :30 9:30 pm 3 Jan 21, :30 9:30 pm 4 Jan 28, :30 9:30 pm 5 Feb 4, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 6 Feb 11, :30 9:30 pm 7 Feb 18, :30 9:30 pm 8 Feb 25, :30 9:30 pm 9 Mar 4, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 13

14 Term II : January June 2015 HSOC5006 Medical Sociology (1.5 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. YH Cheng The course provides an opportunity to students to understand issues of health care in society from sociological perspectives. Concerning health and illness, other than the pathological elements, the sick person is inevitably affected by a wide range of social variables and personal behavior. The macroscopic and microscopic perspectives in understanding the issues of health and illness in context are important in the course of service delivery and policy making. Students are expected to 1. Analyse concepts and ideas about health and illness in context 2. Suggest effects of social groups and social institutions in shaping individuals' health and illness behaviour 3. Synthesize sociological perspectives in understanding issues arising from health care in society 1 Mar 10, :30 9:30 pm 2 Mar 17, :30 9:30 pm 3 Mar 24, :30 9:30 pm 4 Mar 31, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 5 Apr 14, :30 9:30 pm 6 Apr 21, :30 9:30 pm 7 Apr 28, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $6,300 14

15 HSYS5006 Managing in Healthcare (2 credits) Module Coordinator: Dr. Anthony Fung This course focuses on the practical aspects of management and supplements that of HSYS5001 and HSYS5002 to complete the training in healthcare management. Teaching will include lectures and discussions; as well as exercises and interactive games to enhance management insights.. Students are expected to 1. Acquire knowledge, skills and tools in the day-to-day healthcare management. 2. Have the basic capabilities to run a healthcare team together with other management concentrations. 3. Apply these capabilities in their positions with action plans to improve their service(s). 4. Have the means to develop themselves and attain further management insights. 1 Apr 14, :30 9:30 pm 2 Apr 21, :30 9:30 pm 3 Apr 28, :30 9:30 pm 4 May 5, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 5 May 12, :30 9:30 pm 6 May 19, :30 9:30 pm 7 Jun 2, :30 9:30 pm 8 Jun 9, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 15

16 INFD5003 Topics in Infection & Microbiology II (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Dr. Tammy Mayers / Prof. TW Wong This is a continuation to topics in microbiology and infectious diseases I. This course is designed to strengthen knowledge in microbiology and infectious diseases in public health contexts. Students will be familiarize with system development in infection control practice. Students are expected to 1. Enhance knowledge in advances in infectious disease prevention and control 2. Update on public health interventions in responding to microbial threats 1 Jan 12, :30 9:30 pm 2 Jan 19, :30 9:30 pm 3 Jan 26, :30 9:30 pm 4 Feb 2, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 5 Feb 9, :30 9:30 pm 6 Feb 16, :30 9:30 pm 7 Feb 23, :30 9:30 pm 8 Mar 2, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 16

17 INFD5004 Infection Control in Health Care and Community Settings (2 credits) Course Coordinator: TBC Students would be introduced to the principles and practice of infection control in three settings hospital and clinic, laboratory and the community, through a series of lectures and demonstration tailored to the needs of public health professionals. The course would emphasize on the development of a systematic approach to infection control practice. Students are expected to 1. Update on the principles of infection control in health care setting, laboratory and community 2. Familiarize with system development in infection control practice 1 Mar 12, :30 9:30 pm 2 Mar 19, :30 9:30 pm 3 Mar 26, :30 9:30 pm 4 Apr 2, :30 9:30 pm 5 Apr 9, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 6 Apr 16, :30 9:30 pm 7 Apr 23, :30 9:30 pm 8 Apr 30, :30 9:30 pm 9 May 7, :30 9:30 pm 10 May 14, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 17

18 OENV5002 Occupational Health I (3 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Shelly Tse A basic course for students intending to study in any discipline of occupational health sciences. Basic principles in the practice of occupational health and hygiene will be introduced. Other topics include applied toxicology, physical hazards, chemical hazards, biological hazards, ergonomics and occupational psychology. Students are expected to 1. Describe the common occupational health ricks caused by biological, chemical, physical, and ergonomics. 2. Recognize work injury and return-to-work, workplace wellness, common occupational diseases and challenges in Hong Kong. 3. Acquire knowledge of current regulatory and policy issues related to occupational health. 4. Apply principles in the practice of occupational health and hygiene to controls of hazards in the workplace as well as environmental health protection to the community. 1 Feb 9, :30 9:30 pm 2 Feb 16, :30 9:30 pm 3 Feb23, :30 9:30 pm 4 Mar 2, :30 9:30 pm 5 Mar 9, :30 9:30 pm 6 Mar 16, :30 9:30 pm 7 Mar 23, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 8 Mar 30, :30 9:30 pm 9 Apr 13, :30 9:30 pm 10 Apr 20, :30 9:30 pm 11 Apr 27, :30 9:30 pm 12 May 4, :30 9:30 pm 13 May 11, :30 9:30 pm 14 May 18, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $12,600 18

19 PBHT5001P Introduction to Qualitative Research: Theories and Research Design (1 credit) Course Coordinator: Prof. Huso Yi This qualitative methods course will introduce students to the topical issues related to conducting qualitative research and allow for some hands-on exposure to the methods of data collection and analysis used in this methodology. Students will be able to understand and apply the skills of conducting qualitative research, data coding, and interpretation in the analytical process. Students are expected to 1. Understand the definition and features of qualitative research 2. Understand the philosophical basis of qualitative approaches and describe its applications 3. Understand and apply the skills of conducting the qualitative research: observation, interview, focus group 4. Understand and apply the skills of data coding and interpretation in the analytical process 1 Mar 24, :30 8:30 pm 2 Mar 31, :30 8:30 pm 3 Apr 14, :30 8:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 4 Apr 21, :30 8:30 pm 5 Apr 28, :30 8:30 pm 6 May 5, :30 8:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $4,200 19

20 PBHT5002 Public Health Law (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Anne Carver This course examines the role of law as a tool for public health both within Hong Kong at international level. Students are expected to 1. Examine the role that law, lawyers and policy play in protecting the public health and in promoting health, including in relation to both communicable and non-communicable disease 2. Understand how to think creatively and critically about the principles of common law, administrative law, public law and about the legislation which purports to regulate public health and policy 3. Evaluate the constitutional limits of the law and state s power to impose public health interventions on individuals, 4. Critically assess the principles of human rights, ethics and policy that serve to protect the rights and dignity of individuals in the context of public benefit. 5. Address the role, policy and influence of the international community in protection of national and global public health. (Tentative) 1 Apr 10, :30 9:30 pm 2 Apr 17, :30 9:30 pm 3 Apr 24, :30 9:30 pm 4 May 8, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 5 May 15, :30 9:30 pm 6 May 22, :30 9:30 pm 7 May 29, :30 9:30 pm 8 Jun 5, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 20

21 PBHT 5004 TB: Biology, Control and Policy Course Coordinator: Prof. Xiaolin Wei (1.5 credits) Tuberculosis (TB) has been declared as a public health threat by the WHO since 1990s, and the threat is recently more serious due to rapid development of multi-drug resistant TB and HIV/ TB co-infection. The course will introduce TB microbiological, clinical and control aspects, and discuss TB epidemiology, evolution of control programmes, policies and practices both globally and locally. Health system and policy issues on TB control, regarding organisation, financing, payment, delivery will be widely explored. Examples on operational research over TB topics will be give. Students are expected to 1. Be familiar of TB biology and epidemiology aspects 2. Understand TB control policies, practice and key partners at the international level. 3. Gain first hand experience of TB control in various countries, including China, UK, Hong Kong, and other high burden countries in Asia and Africa 4. Understand issues in TB control and its interaction with wider health system issues 5. Be familiar with operational research and able to design operational research for their own programmes 1 Jan 9, :30 9:30 pm 2 Jan 16, :30 9:30 pm 3 Jan 23, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 4 Jan 30, :30 9:30 pm 5 Feb 5, :30 9:30 pm 6 Feb 13, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $6,300 21

22 PBHT5006 Practice of Qualitative Research Methods (1 credit) Course Coordinator: Prof. Huso Yi This course demonstrates competency in understanding major methods employed in qualitative research in public health; apply and formulate qualitative methods and skills through the preparation of a research protocol; understand and apply the skills of data collection, observation, in-depth interview, and focus group interviews; understand and apply the skills of data coding and interpretation in the analytical process; be familiar with the use of qualitative data analysis software, as well as to write a qualitative research paper. Students are expected to 1. Demonstrate competency in understanding major methods employed in qualitative research in public health 2. Apply and formulate qualitative methods and skills through the preparation of a research protocol 3. Understand and apply the skills of data collection: observation, in-depth interview, and focus group interview 4. Understand and apply the skills of data coding and interpretation in the analytical process 5. Be familiar with the use of qualitative data analysis software 6. Be able to write a qualitative research paper 1 May 12, :30 9:30 pm 2 May 19, :30 9:30 pm 3 May 26, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 4 Jun 2, :30 9:30 pm 5 Jun 9, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 22

23 POPG5003 Remote and Rural Health (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof Katrina Tsang As medicine and technology advances and urbanization continues, the problem of equity and accessibility of the rural population to timely healthcare continues to grow. Students will gain awareness of issues in rural and remote health; understand major measurements of the rural health of population and its determinants; and have the ability to interpret the reasons for rural health variations of the world and its nations. Students are expected to 1. Gain awareness of issues in rural and remote health 2. Understand major measurements of the rural health of population and its determinants 3. Have the ability to interpret the reasons for rural health variations of the world and its nations 1 Jan 8, :30 9:30 pm 2 Jan 15, :30 9:30 pm 3 Jan 22, :30 9:30 pm 4 Jan 29, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 5 Feb 5, :30 9:30 pm 6 Feb 12, :30 9:30 pm 7 Feb 26, :30 9:30 pm 8 Mar 5, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 23

24 POPG5004 Global Reproductive Health (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Anisha Abraham The purpose of this class is to examine reproductive health issues, services, programs, and policies from an international perspective. The course content will include social, environmental, economic, behavioral, and political factors that affect fertility, and pregnancy outcome, reproductive health, and family planning in developed and developing countries. The 4 areas of focus are: (1) reproductive health issues and trends; (2) interventions and programs to improve reproductive health; (3) measurement and interpretation of reproductive indices; (4) policies that affect reproductive health. Students are expected to 1. Understand the terminology and vocabulary used in the reproductive literature. 2. Identify the major governmental and non-governmental agencies that make global health policy. 3. Identify trends in reproductive health relative to economic, demographic, and environmental changes in various regions of the world 4. Describe the factors that contribute to effective interventions to improve the reproductive health of adolescents, men, and women and how effective interventions vary according to political, social, cultural, and economic realities. 5. Develop a public health perspective towards service provision and policy for reproductive health issues 1 Jan 7, :30 9:30 pm 2 Jan 14, :30 9:30 pm 3 Jan 21, :30 9:30 pm 4 Jan 28, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 5 Feb 4, :30 9:30 pm 6 Feb 11, :30 9:30 pm 7 Feb 25, :30 9:30 pm 8 Mar 4, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 24

25 POPG5005 Child & Adolescent Health (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Anisha Abraham The purpose of this class is to examine child and adolescent health in developed and developing countries. Biomedical, socio-medical, behavioral, economic and political factors affecting child and teen health will be systematically explored. Health services and health education for children and adolescents will also be addressed. 1. Apply public health principles to child and adolescent health 2. Examine and discuss issues that affect health outcomes on children and teens. Some of these key issues include vaccination, education, breast-feeding, screening for high-risk behaviors, anticipatory guidance 3. Understand and describe provision of health services to children and young people 1 Mar 11, :30 9:30 pm 2 Mar 18, :30 9:30 pm 3 Mar 25, :30 9:30 pm 4 Apr 1, :30 9:30 pm 5 Apr 8, :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 6 Apr 15, :30 9:30 pm 7 Apr 22, :30 9:30 pm 8 Apr 29, :30 9:30 pm 9 May 13, :30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $8,400 25

26 Short Courses in Public Health ( ) APPLICATION FORM Please complete this form in BLOCK letters and return before at least 2 weeks before the programme commence. Title: Prof. Dr. Mr. Ms Sex: M F Name : (In English)..... (In Chinese) Surname Given name HK Identify Card No (Passport No..... Country if you do not have a HK ID Card) Address: Tel: Mobile... Fax:.. address: Academic Qualifications Institution & Location Date of Attendance (From / To) Major/Minor Diploma/Degree Professional Qualifications Professional Qualification Awarding Institution / Country Date of Award Working Experience (Please list your current job first) Institution and Location Position Date From / To Application for: please select as appropriate: Course Code Module Credit Please Term I September December 2014 PBHT 5000 Foundations of Public Health 1 $4,200 OENV 5006 Air Pollution 2 $8,400 PBHT 5001F Introduction to Qualitative Research: Theories and Research Design 1 $4,200 POPG 5001 Global Health 2 $8,400 WOHS 5001 Women s Health: Social Cultural Determinants and International Perspectives 2 $8,400 OENV 5009 Public Health Toxicology 2 $8,400 OENV 5010 Environmental Risk Assessment 2 $8,400 Term II January June 2015 HSOC 5006 Medical Sociology 1.5 $6,300 HSYS 5006 Managing in Healthcare 2 $8,400 INFD 5003 Topics in Infection & Microbiology II 2 $8,400 INFD 5004 Infection Control in Health Care and Community Settings 2 $8,400 OENV 5002 Occupational Health I 3 $12,600 PBHT5001P Introduction to Qualitative Research: Theories and Research Design 1 $4,200 PBHT 5002 Public Health Law 2 $8,400 PBHT 5004 TB: Biology, Control and Policy 1.5 $6,300 PBHT5006 Practice of Qualitative Research Methods 1 $4,200 POPG 5003 Remote and Rural Health 2 $8,400 POPG 5004 Global Reproductive Health 2 $8,400 POPG 5005 Child & Adolescent Health 2 $8,400 Payment: Application HK$ (Cheque no... ) Remarks: No refund will be made after receipt of payment. Acceptance of application is subject to availability. I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete, and understand that any misrepresentation will result in the disqualification of my application for admission. Signature. Date. 26

27 Notes for Applicants 1. Submission of Application Form The completed application and supporting documents should be sent to the following address with an application fee of HK$ (A crossed personal cheque or bankdraft made payable to: The Chinese University of Hong Kong ). Course Administrator, Master of Public Health Programme 2/F,, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., HONG KONG. 2. Documents to be submitted One photocopy of certificates of academic/professional qualifications (e.g. diploma/ certificates or other qualifications). Original documents must NOT be sent. 3. Application Deadline This application form should be completed and returned at least TWO weeks before the programme commences. 4. Selection Process Applicants will be notified of the application result when the Programme concerned has made its decision. 5. Tuition Payment Students are required to pay full tuition fee before the course commences. The tuition fee, once paid, is non-refundable or non-transferable. Payment(s) can be made by a crossed cheque or bankdraft, payable to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Application : Course : HK$ In modular basis Information and Enquiries Address : Room 202, 2/F,, Prince of Wales Hospital, Ms. Queenie Chan / Ms. Joey Ho / Ms. Catherine Hu Tel: (852) / 8430 / 8429 Fax: (852) mph_cuhk@cuhk.edu.hk The Programme reserves the right to cancel the course if the number of registered students is insufficient or for other unanticipated reasons. 27

28 Section II Courses organized by MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatistics Term I : September December 2014 BIOS5001 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. William Goggins This course introduces basic statistical concepts and methods. The emphasis of the course is on practical applications: choosing the correct method for particular datasets and correct interpretation of the analysis results. Examples from different disciplines of public health including chronic and infectious disease epidemiology, environmental health, and health policy will be used to illustrate the use of biostatistical methods in answering important public health questions. 1. Understand the importance of biostatistics in public health and medical research. 2. Develop a conceptual understanding of basic biostatistics, 3. Critically read and understand the statistical methodology and results sections of medical and public health research papers. 4. Be capable of carrying out basic statistical analyses using SPSS statistical software. 1 Sep 11, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Sep 18, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Sep 25, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Oct 9, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Oct 16, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Oct 23, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 Oct 30, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 Nov 6, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 9 Nov 13, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 10 Nov 20, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 11 Nov 27, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 12 Dec 4, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 13 Dec 11, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 14 Dec 18, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 8:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $12,600 28

29 BIOS5005 Clinical Trials (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof Benny Zee The objective of this course is to provide students with a theoretical and practical knowledge of the issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of randomized clinical trials. We will discuss the basic principle of randomization and its importance, proper randomization and blinding procedures, choice of control arm, the importance of clear definition of endpoints, methods to calculate sample size, other statistical considerations and ethical issues in clinical trials. Attention will be given to the problems of conducting clinical trials in both single center and multi-center, and covers trials initiated by industry as well as trials in academic setting. Students will be trained to develop skills to properly design clinical trial, critically analyze and carry out research and to communicate effectively. 1. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of various designs in clinical research. 2. Understand the concepts of randomization in controlled clinical trials. 3. Develop a protocol for a clinical trial to address the research questions. 4. Have a general knowledge of the statistical issues commonly encountered in clinical trials. 5. Be aware of the ethical issues in clinical trials. 6. Have an appreciation of the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements in the operation of clinical trials. 7. Learn some basic elements of data management and quality assurance in multi-center clinical trial set up. 1 Oct 6, 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Oct 13, 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Oct 20, 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Oct 27, 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Nov 3, 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Nov 10, 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 Nov 17, 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 Nov 24, 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 9 Dec 1, 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $8,400 29

30 EPID5001 Introduction to Epidemiology Course Coordinator: Prof. Jean Kim (3 credits) This course will introduce basic epidemiology to students including introduction to epidemiology, applied health research methods, designing and conducting epidemiological studies (descriptive, case-control, cohort, systematic reviews). Students are expected to 1. Appreciate the importance of epidemiology in clinical medicine as well as in public health 2. Adopt a population perspective for disease, disease control and health promotion 3. Understand basic epidemiological theories, concepts, and methods as applied to chronic diseases as well as infectious diseases 4. Learn the valid methods for estimating the frequency of disease, the effect of a cause or a treatment, and for comparing between groups and populations 5. Learn possible biases and their control methods in the estimation and comparisons 6. Apply epidemiological methods to address practical public health and clinical issues 7. Identify and appraise findings from epidemiological research for application 1 Sep 16, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Sep 23, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Sep 30, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Oct 07, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Oct 14, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Oct 21, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 Oct 28, 2014 (Tue) 6:00 9:15 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital 8 Nov 04, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 9 Nov 11, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 10 Nov 18, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 11 Nov 25, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 12 Dec 02, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 13 Dec 16, 2014 (Tue) 6:30 9:00 pm Application : $100 Course : $12,600 30

31 Term II : January March 2015 BIOS5002 Linear Models (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Dr Marc Chong This course will provide a foundation for the practical analysis of data for which the primary outcome is a continuous variable. The course will begin with an introduction to real-world data analysis with a motivating example looking at predictors of infant birthweight in Hong Kong. Methods for multivariate analysis of predictors of continuous outcomes including one-way and two-way ANOVA and multiple linear regression will then be discussed in detail with an emphasis on correct use of these methods in practice. 1. Understand and evaluate the use of linear models in the medical literature in an intelligent manner. 2. Develop skills in analyzing epidemiological data with continuous outcomes using linear models and to understand the basic principles that underlie research designs and statistical inference. 3. Perform fundamental statistical procedures for research projects involving continuous outcomes and interpret results. 1 Jan 8, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Jan 15, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Jan 22, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Jan 29, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Feb 5, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Feb 12, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 Feb 26, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 Mar 5, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 Mar 12, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 8:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $8,400 31

32 BIOS5004 ICH GCP Standard of Clinical Research Course Coordinator: Prof. Benny Zee (1 credit) The objective of this course is to provide background of regulation of drugs, devices and biological development. We will apply the principles of ICH-Good Clinical Practice in clinical research and discuss the role and responsibilities of key parties described in the document. We will describe the requirements of essential documentation and adverse event reporting. Scenarios will be given to the students to strengthen their understanding of practical application of ICH-GCP to the clinical trial process. Prerequisite (s) or Recommended Background 1. Familiar with Declaration of Helsinki 2. Clinical Research Personnel 1. Understand the background of international standards and technical requirement of ICH-GCP 2. Describe the principles and structures of ICH-GCP 3. Understand the role of responsibilities of key parties of conducting clinical research 4. Demonstrate Informed Consent Process at workplace 5. Apply relevant knowledge for the process of Adverse Event Reporting 6. Familiar with the Essential Documents required by ICH-GCP 1 Jan 5, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Jan 12, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Jan 19, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Jan 26, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Feb 2, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 7:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $4,200 32

33 EPID5002 Epidemiological Study Designs (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Mao Chen This is a follow up of course Introduction to Epidemiology (EPID5001) to provide further concepts and application of epidemiology. Topics will include further concepts in epidemiological study designs and application of concepts to the planning and design of epidemiological studies. Students are expected to 1. Learn more on study designs and their applications 2. Apply epidemiological concepts and techniques in the planning of epidemiologic studies 3. Apply epidemiological methods in public health programme planning and evaluation 4. Be aware of the various problems and biases in epidemiological studies 1 Jan 06, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Jan 13, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Jan 20, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Jan 27, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Feb 03, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Feb 10, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 Feb 17, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 Feb 24, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 9 Mar 03, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 8:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $8,400 33

34 EPID6002 Selected Topics in Epidemiology (1.5 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Jean Kim The course involves a series of guest lecture seminars in which methodological aspects of various areas of epidemiological research are discussed and elaborated. Students will become familiar with the methodological and substantive issues of conducting epidemiological investigations in various subject areas. The course is structured as a series of seminars with interactive discussion. Each session will summarize the major methodological considerations of epidemiological research on the given topic so that students can critically examine the literature. Students will be asked to read scientific papers that illustrate concepts in class. Students should be able to understand the major data collection and data analysis issues of the various types of epidemiology presented. 1 Jan 14, 2015 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Jan 21, 2015 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Jan 28, 2015 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Feb 04, 2015 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Feb 11, 2015 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Mar 04, 2015 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 Mar 11, 2015 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $6,300 34

35 Term III : April June 2015 BIOS5003 Categorical and Survival Data Analysis (3 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof Maggie Wang This course will provide a foundation for the practical analyses of categorical and time to event (survival) data. The course will cover the use of logistic regression models for use with binary outcomes and Cox proportional hazards regression models for time to event outcomes. Practical application of these models will be emphasized and model building and the checking of model assumptions will be covered in detail. 1.Understand the concepts, assumptions and logic involved in statistical methods commonly used in medical research including categorical data analysis and time-to-event data analysis. 2.Develop appropriate statistical models for the data and correctly interpret the results. 1 Mar 19, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Mar 26, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Apr 2, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Apr 9, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Apr 16, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Apr 23, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 Apr 30, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 May 7, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 9 May 14, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 10 May 21, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 11 May 28, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 12 Jun 4, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 13 Jun 11, 2015 (Thu) 6:30 8:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $12,600 35

36 BIOS5007 Pharmaceutical Statistics Computing in SAS (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Benny Zee and Dr. Marc Chong The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the SAS software for pharmaceutical application. The course starts with the introduction of basic SAS skills followed by using SAS to draw tables, figures, and listings (TFL) and to analyze medical data. Practical scenarios will be given to students to understand the needs of SAS in pharmaceutical industry. Prerequisite (s) or Recommended Background 1. Basic programming knowledge 2. Basic statistical skills (e.g. BIOS5001 Introduction to Biostatistics) Learning Outcome 1. manipulate data; 2. draw the tables, figures, and listings (TFL); 3. conduct data analysis to solve medical problems by using SAS. Students will also get familiarize to 1. the role of SAS programming in pharmaceutical industry 2. industry Regulations and Standards to SAS 1 Mar 6, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Mar 13, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Mar 20, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Mar 27, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Apr 10, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Apr 17, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 Apr 24, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 May 8, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 9 May 15, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $8,400 36

37 BIOS6001 Topics in Linear Models (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof William Goggins This course will cover advanced statistical modeling techniques for use with complex datasets. Topics will include Poisson and Negative Binomial regression for count outcomes, repeated measures ANOVA, GEE models and multilevel models for longitudinal data and multilevel models for clustered data. Upon completion of this course students will understand the reasons that more complex statistical models need to be used for datasets for which the assumptions of linear or logistic regression are not valid, such as datasets with ordinal or count outcomes, longitudinal or clustered data, and data with non-linear associations between variables. They will understand which models should be used for each of these situations, how to fit and interpret these models, and how to check the assumptions of these models. 1 Apr 20, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Apr 27, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 May 4, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 May 11, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 May 18, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Jun 1, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 Jun 8, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 Jun 15, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 8:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $8,400 37

38 BIOS6002 Topics in Multivariate Analysis (1.5 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof William Goggins This course will cover methods importance in the analysis of data collected from questionnaires. Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (under the framework of Structural Equation Models) will be discussed. After taking this course the students will understand the uses of exploratory factor analysis, discriminant analysis and SEM methods including confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis in the exploration and hypothesis testing for data collected from questionnaires. 1 Mar 2, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Mar 9, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Mar 16, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Mar 23, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Mar 30, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Apr 13, 2015 (Mon) 6:30 8:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $6,300 38

39 BIOS6005 Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics (1 credit) Course Coordinator: Prof. Benny Zee and Prof. Maggie Wang The course will provide a broad overview and introduction to bioinformatics and its applications in pharmaceutical industry. Topics will cover (1) basic bioinformatics methods: hierarchical clustering, lasso, random forest, LDA, PCA, boosting, bootstrapping, etc. (2) data sequencing and management: microarray data, GWAS data, the raw data treatment and analysis method, batch effect and normalization, parallel programming in R; (3) phylogenic analysis; (4) Chemobioinformatics modeling, 3D structure, chemical - protein relation leading to drug discovery. Prerequisite (s) or Recommended Background 1. BIOS5001 Introduction to Biostatistics, BIOS5002 Linear Models 2. Computer science, Statistics Learning Outcome 1. Understand the basic bioinformatics methods 2. Know how to use the software of conducting bioinformatics analysis 3. Know when to apply the methods under different scenarios and conduct exploratory research 4. Interpret data analysis output, and use graphical representations 1 May 22, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 May 29, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Jun 5, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Jun 12, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Jun 19, 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $4,200 39

40 EPID5003 Analysis of Epidemiology Data (3 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Kelvin Tsoi This module prepares students on collection, management, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological data with consideration for analysis of special data such as age-period-cohort effect. Students are expected to: 1. Learn and apply epidemiology concepts and techniques in the collection, measurements,, analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic data 2. Design usable data collection instruments for surveys 3. Analyze and interpret common epidemiological data 1 Mar 17, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Mar 24, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Mar 31, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Apr 14, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Apr 21, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 Apr 28, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 May 05, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 May 12, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 9 May 19, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 10 May 26, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 9:30 pm 11 Jun 02, 2015 (Tue) 6:30 8:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $12,600 40

41 EPID6001 Application of Epidemiology in Health Care (2 credits) Course Coordinator: TBC The course involves a series of topics in applying epidemiology in health care decision making. The principles and techniques for cost-effective analysis and critical appraisal are discussed and elaborated. It is suggested that participant should complete the course Introduction to Epidemiology (EPID5001) in advance. Students are expected to 1. Learn principles and basic techniques for critical appraisal of different types of epidemiological study; 2. Learn principles and basic techniques for application of cost-effective analysis in health care. Apr Jun 2015 Application : $100 Course : $8,400 41

42 Short Courses in Public Health ( ) APPLICATION FORM Please complete this form in BLOCK letters and return before at least 2 weeks before the programme commence. Title: Prof. Dr. Mr. Ms Sex: M F Name : (In English)..... (In Chinese) Surname Given name HK Identify Card No (Passport No.... Country if you do not have a HK ID Card) Address: Tel: Mobile... Fax:.. address: Academic Qualifications Institution & Location Date of Attendance (From / To) Major/Minor Diploma/Degree Professional Qualifications Professional Qualification Awarding Institution / Country Date of Award Working Experience (Please list your current job first) Institution and Location Position Date From / To Application for: please select as appropriate: Course Code Module Credit Unit Please Term I September December 2014 BIOS5001 Introduction to Biostatistics 3 HK$12,600 BIOS5005 Clinical Trials 2 HK$8,400 EPID5001 Introduction to Epidemiology 3 HK$12,600 Term II January March 2015 BIOS5002 Linear Models 2 HK$8,400 BIOS5004 ICH GCP Standard of Clinical Research 1 HK$4,200 EPID5002 Epidemiological Study Designs 2 HK$8,400 EPID6002 Selected Topics in Epidemiology 1.5 HK$6,300 Term III April June 2015 BIOS5003 Categorical and Survival Data Analysis 3 HK$12,600 BIOS5007 Pharmaceutical Statistics Computing in SAS 2 HK$8,400 BIOS6001 Topics in Linear Models 2 HK$8,400 BIOS6002 Topics in Multivariate Analysis 1.5 HK$6,300 BIOS6005 Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics 1 HK$4,200 EPID5003 Analysis of Epidemiology Data 3 HK$12,600 EPID6001 Application of Epidemiology in Health Care 2 HK$8,400 Payment: Application HK$ (Cheque no... ) Remarks: No refund will be made after receipt of payment. Acceptance of application is subject to availability. I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete, and understand that any misrepresentation will result in the disqualification of my application for admission. Signature. Date. 42

43 Notes for Applicants 1. Submission of Application Form The completed application and supporting documents should be sent to the following address with an application fee of HK$ (A crossed personal cheque or bankdraft made payable to: The Chinese University of Hong Kong ). Course Administrator, MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatistics Programme 2/F, JC, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., HONG KONG. 2. Documents to be submitted One photocopy of identity card and certificates of academic/professional qualifications (e.g. diploma/ certificates or other qualifications). Original documents must NOT be sent. 3. Application Deadline This application form should be completed and returned at least TWO weeks before the programme commences. 4. Selection Process Applicants will be notified of the application result when the Programme concerned has made its decision. 5. Tuition Payment Students are required to pay full tuition fee before the course commences. The tuition fee, once paid, is non-refundable or non-transferable. Payment(s) can be made by a crossed cheque or bankdraft, payable to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Application : Course : HK$ In modular basis Information and Enquiries Address : Room 202, 2/F, JC, Prince of Wales Hospital, Ms. Stephanie Wan / Ms. Debbie Leung Tel: (852) / 8431 Fax: (852) epibiostat@cuhk.edu.hk The Programme reserves the right to cancel the course if the number of registered students is insufficient or for other unanticipated reasons. 43

44 Section III Courses organized by MSc in Health Services Management Term I : September December 2014 HSYS 5011 Health Informatics Course Coordinator: Dr. NT Cheung (1 credit) This course introduces the principles of healthcare information systems, role of informatics in risk management, quality improvement and basic understanding of technical aspects. Students are expected to 1. Understand the roles and importance of health informatics in the healthcare industry; 2. Understand and appreciate how health IT is applied to advance quality healthcare delivery; 3. Understand the current development of health IT and the challenges ahead Oct 2014 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 Nov :30 9:30 pm (Wed) 12 Nov :30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital (Wed) 19 Nov :30 9:30 pm (Wed) 5 26 Nov 2014 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $4,200 44

45 HSYS5014 Quality and Safety Management (3 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. SF Lui This course teaches on the evolving approaches of quality in healthcare. Framework and methods in quality management will be described. Systems and processes in preventing errors and managing risks will be discussed. Students are expected to 1. Understand the discipline of patient safety; and its role in minimizing the incidence and impact of adverse events on health 2. Understand the nature of error and how health care team can learn from error to improve patient safety 3. Know how to apply risk / incident management principles to identify, assessing, analysis and reporting the potential risks 4. Describe the principles, tools, evaluation strategies and documentation method for quality improvement 5. Provide an overview of quality management in healthcare from the perspective of management 6. Encourage to engage both staff and patients to improve patient safety (subject to the confirmation of the course coordinator) 1 13 Oct 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 20 Oct 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 27 Oct 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 3 Nov 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 5 10 Nov 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 6 17 Nov 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 7 24 Nov 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 8 1 Dec 2014 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm 9 5 Jan 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm Jan 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm Jan 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm Jan 2015 (Mon) 6:30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $12,600 **HSYS5001 and HSYS5002 are the prerequisites for taking HSYS

46 Term II : January July 2015 (Schedules of some courses will be announced later.) HSYS5016 Health Services Planning & Technology Management (2 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. Fung Hong This course aims to enrich students with the knowledge in health services planning. It covers the essential scope of health services planning, including planning for population health, capacity planning, facility planning and technology management. The course also aims to provide an integrated approach towards understanding health services planning by incorporating 2 case studies for students to gain insight on the practical aspect of planning. Students are expected to 1. Understand the principles and parameters in planning for population health. 2. Understand the approaches to capacity planning. 3. Understand the principles and processes in facility planning. 4. Understand the principles in priority setting in health care. 5. Understand the principles and practice of technology management in health care Jan 2015 (Fri) 16 Jan 2015 (Fri) 23 Jan 2015 (Fri) 30 Jan 2015 (Fri) 6 Feb 2015 (Fri) 13 Feb 2015 (Fri) 27 Feb 2015 (Fri) 6 Mar 2015 (Fri) 6:30 9:30 pm 6:30 9:30 pm 6:30 9:30 pm 6:30 9:30 pm 6:30 9:30 pm 6:30 9:30 pm 6:30 9:30 pm 6:30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $8,400 **HSYS5001 and HSYS5002 are the prerequisites for taking HSYS

47 HSYS5012 Human Resource Management (3 credits) Course Coordinator: Prof. William Ho Most health services managers find people management difficult to master. This course covers the key aspects of human resource management in healthcare including basic understanding of the behavior of health professionals. is to be confirmed. HSYS5013 Financial Management (2 credits) This course focuses on essential competencies of health services managers to understand, interpret and manage financial resources. It covers the basic knowledge and concepts in Management Accounting and Financial Management. Topics include understanding of accounting principles and standards, financial statements, financial performance and budgeting, revenue generation and financial decision making. is to be confirmed. HSYS5015 Medico-legal Management (2 credits) This course covers the medico-legal environment of modern healthcare and describes the major aspects that healthcare managers have to handle. These include complaints handling and investigation, clinical negligence and responsibility, legal case management and arbitration, and risk management strategies. is to be confirmed. **HSYS5001 and HSYS5002 are the prerequisites for taking HSYS5012, 5013 and

48 Short Courses in Public Health ( ) APPLICATION FORM Please complete this form in BLOCK letters and return before at least 2 weeks before the programme commence. Title: Prof. Dr. Mr. Ms Sex: M F Name : (In English)..... (In Chinese) Surname Given name HK Identify Card No (Passport No.... Country if you do not have a HK ID Card) Address: Tel: Mobile... Fax:.. address: Academic Qualifications Institution & Location Date of Attendance (From / To) Major/Minor Diploma/Degree Professional Qualifications Professional Qualification Awarding Institution / Country Date of Award Working Experience (Please list your current job first) Institution and Location Position Date From / To Application for: please select as appropriate: Course Code Module Credit Please Term I September December 2014 HSYS 5011 Health Informatics 1 $4,200 HSYS 5014 Quality and Safety Management 3 $12,600 Term II January July 2015 HSYS 5016 Health Services Planning and Technology Management 2 $8,400 HSYS 5012 Human Resource Management 3 $12,600 HSYS 5013 Financial Management 2 $8,400 HSYS 5015 Medico-legal Management 2 $8,400 Payment: Application HK$ (Cheque no... ) Remarks: No refund will be made after receipt of payment. Acceptance of application is subject to availability. I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete, and understand that any misrepresentation will result in the disqualification of my application for admission. Signature. Date. 48

49 Notes for Applicants 1. Submission of Application Form The completed application and supporting documents should be sent to the following address with an application fee of HK$ (A crossed personal cheque or bankdraft made payable to: The Chinese University of Hong Kong ). Course Administrator, MSc in Health Services Management 2/F, JC, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., HONG KONG. 2. Documents to be submitted One photocopy of identity card and certificates of academic/professional qualifications (e.g. diploma/ certificates or other qualifications). Original documents must NOT be sent. 3. Application Deadline This application form should be completed and returned at least TWO weeks before the programme commences. 4. Selection Process Applicants will be notified of the application result when the Programme concerned has made its decision. 5. Tuition Payment Students are required to pay full tuition fee before the course commences. The tuition fee, once paid, is non-refundable or non-transferable. Payment(s) can be made by a crossed cheque or bankdraft, payable to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Application : Course : HK$ In modular basis Information and Enquiries Address : Room 202, 2/F, JC, Prince of Wales Hospital, Ms. Vivian Kwong Tel: (852) Fax: (852) viviankkt@cuhk.edu.hk The Programme reserves the right to cancel the course if the number of registered students is insufficient or for other unanticipated reasons. 49

50 Section IV Courses organized by MSc in Health Promotion and Behavioural Health (formerly known as MSc in Health Education) Term I : September December 2014 HSOC5212 Motivational Interviewing (1 credit) Course Coordinator: Prof. Joseph Lau This course aims to provide student with a knowledge of motivational interviewing (MI), a powerful approach to facilitate change. It aims to provide students with overviews of the spirit and method of MI. The course is workshop based and consists of lectures, demonstration and role-plays such that students can learn and experience MI, with an ultimate goal of applying MI into their work setting. Student should be able to: 1.Describe the various stages in the stage of change model 2.Understand different components of motivation 3.Describe the definition, values and principles of MI 4.Understand phase 1 skills (OARS) and phase 2 skills of MI 5.Understand ways of eliciting change talk and to handle resistances. Competencies 1.Ability to support, build and improve therapeutic relationship with service users 2.Ability to implement effective communication skills that can help to motivate service users toward a change in thinking and behaviour 1 Oct 16, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Oct 23, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Oct 30, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 Nov 6, 2014 (Thu) 6:30 9:30 pm Prince of Wales of Hospital Application : $100 Course : $4,200 50

51 HSOC6301 Advanced Setting Approach to Health Education and Promotion (1 credit) Course Coordinator: Prof Albert Lee Building on module on Healthy Settings, this module will take the participants to higher level of implementation of Healthy Settings. Participants will be further enriched with the latest theory and concept of Healthy Setting and focus on how it can link with the core business of the particular setting. There will be more focus on the expanded role of hospital and health care services in health promotion. The concept of health promotion of Virtual Setting (Setting without a definite physical boundary) will be introduced. The participants will acquire the basic competencies in planning, leading and monitoring Health Promoting setting project. The participants can develop cross cutting approach for different healthy settings. 1 Oct 8, 2014 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 2 Oct 15, 2014 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 3 Oct 22, 2014 (Wed) 6:30 9:30 pm 4 To be confirmed 6:30 9:30 pm Application : $100 Course : $4,200 Prince of Wales of Hospital 51

52 Short Courses in Public Health ( ) APPLICATION FORM Please complete this form in BLOCK letters and return before at least 2 weeks before the programme commence. Title: Prof. Dr. Mr. Ms Sex: M F Name : (In English)..... (In Chinese) Surname Given name HK Identify Card No (Passport No.... Country if you do not have a HK ID Card) Address: Tel: Mobile... Fax:.. address: Academic Qualifications Institution & Location Date of Attendance (From / To) Major/Minor Diploma/Degree Professional Qualifications Professional Qualification Awarding Institution / Country Date of Award Working Experience (Please list your current job first) Institution and Location Position Date From / To Application for: please select as appropriate: Course Code Module Credit Unit Please Term I September December 2014 HSOC5212 Motivational Interviewing 1 HK$4,200 HSOC6301 Advanced Setting Approach to Health Education and Promotion 1 HK$4,200 Payment: Application HK$ (Cheque no... ) Remarks: No refund will be made after receipt of payment. Acceptance of application is subject to availability. I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete, and understand that any misrepresentation will result in the disqualification of my application for admission. Signature. Date. 52