03.03.02.01. Are there recognized professional training and qualification systems for the long-term care workforce? | Hong Kong SAR

03.03.02.01. Are there recognized professional training and qualification systems for the long-term care workforce? | Hong Kong SAR

18 Aug 2022

There is no formal training and qualification system particularly designed for LTC workforce in Hong Kong. Each profession has their own professional training and qualification system. Elderly and LTC services are covered in their training in various extents. Each registered professional belongs to the professional body of their own profession (e.g., Social Workers Registration Board, Nursing Council of Hong Kong, Physiotherapists Board, and Occupational Therapists Board).

For non-professional / frontline staff, Employees Retraining Board and Vocational Training Council organise vocational education and training courses related to the elderly service sector, including certificates in care work and additional relevant courses (The Government of the Hong Kong SAR, 2019, April 3).

References:

The Government of the Hong Kong SAR. (2019, April 3). LCQ8: Manpower situation of the elderly service sector [Press release]. Retrieved from https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201904/03/P2019040300679.htm