Programmes
Different programmes are offered as follows:
(A) One-year Residency Programme
| Venue: | Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital |
| Requirement: | a bachelor’s degree in theology or equivalent, at least 1 CPE unit and 1year experience in Chaplaincy or Christian Ministry. |
| Subsidy: | The confirmed Resident can apply for Allowance and scholarship to subsidize the tuition fee and living expenses however s/he must complete the entire programme. Otherwise, s/he is required to pay the tuition fee. |
| Quota: |
2 |
| Language: |
Cantonese |
| Application method: |
Send your completed Application Form with application letter, CV, copy of graduation certificate of bachelor’s degree in theology and supporting of completion of CPE unit(s) such as copy of Certificate of CPE, copy of final evaluation of from CPE Supervisor and student to the Chaplaincy Department (address: Chaplaincy Department, 1/F, Block A, 11 Chuen On Road, Tai Po, N.T.) |
(B) Hospital chaplains, church pastoral staff/ pastoral counselling professionals and full-time students of a Bachelor of Theology/Divinity degree or above
(1) Spring Extended Unit of year 2027
| Duration: | 5 January 2027 to 13 April 2027 (15 weeks) |
| Study mode: | Part-time (class on every Monday or Tuesday) with minimum 400 hours, in which 280 hours of clinical practicum (at least 50 hours in hospital while the location of the remaining hours could be arranged by student such as respective church) |
| Venue: | (i) Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital; (ii) Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital |
| Supervisor: | Rev. Janet HUI, Ms. TONG Sun-nam and Rev. Paul CHO (Supervisor Candidate) |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Deadline of application: | 31 October 2026 |
(2) Summer Intensive Unit of year 2027
| Duration: | 7 June 2027 to 20 August 2027 (11 weeks) |
| Study mode: | Full Time (Monday to Friday) including clinical practicum |
| Venue: | (i) Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital; (ii) Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital |
| Supervisor: | Rev. Janet HUI, Ms. TONG Sun-nam and Rev. Paul CHO (Supervisor Candidate) |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Deadline of application: | 31 December 2026 |
(3) Fall Extended Unit of year 2027
| Duration: | 6 September 2027 to 13 December 2027 (15 weeks) |
| Study mode: | Part-time (class on every Monday or Tuesday) with minimum 400 hours, in which 280 hours of clinical practicum (at least 50 hours in hospital while the location of the remaining hours could be arranged by student such as respective church) |
| Venue: | Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital |
| Supervisor: | Rev. Janet HUI |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Deadline of application: | 31 March 2026 |
(4) Spring Extended Unit of year 2028
| Duration: | 4 January 2028 to 12 April 2028 (15 weeks) |
| Study mode: | Part-time (class on every Monday or Tuesday) with minimum 400 hours, in which 280 hours of clinical practicum (at least 50 hours in hospital while the location of the remaining hours could be arranged by student such as respective church) |
| Venue: | (i) Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital; (ii) Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital |
| Supervisor: | Rev. Janet HUI, Ms. TONG Sun-nam and Rev. Paul CHO (Supervisor Candidate) |
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Deadline of application: | 30 September 2027 |
Remarks:
- Total hours for the above programmes under (B) should fulfill at least 400 hours including teaching, supervision and clinical practicum
- Chaplain can be exempted from Urgent Call practicum in the training venue
- Venue: Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (all above units). The Centre will conduct programme in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and United Christian Hospital (collaborated with Chaplaincy Department of UCH) subject to Supervisor’s schedule
- Application fee: HK$200 (non-refundable and non-transferable). For full-time students of theological seminaries, the application fee will become part of the tuition fee upon the acceptance of application
- Tuition fee: HK$5,000 will be collected after confirmation of study
- Please make cheque payable to “Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation”
- Application method: please send the completed Application Form with passport photo and the cheque of application fee to Chaplaincy Department, 1/F, Block A, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital (c/o CPE Training Centre)
(C) For Medical School Students of HKU and CUHK – Spiritual Care Training for Medical Students
| Date: | June and December of every year (1-week intensive course) |
| Fee: | HK$500 |
| Venue: | Chaplaincy Department of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital |
| Contents: | Ward visit, verbatim, role play, life story telling, didactics, etc |
| Aims: | 1) to provide opportunity for medical students in understanding the spiritual needs of patients. 2) To enhance knowledge and awareness of medical students in the holistic care for patients. |
(D) For local Nursing Students – Spiritual Care Training for Nursing Students
| Date: | May of every year (1-week intensive course) |
| Fee: | HK$500 |
| Venue: | Chaplaincy Department of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital |
| Contents: | Ward visit, verbatim, role play, life story telling, didactics, etc |
| Aims: | 1) to provide opportunity for nursing students in understanding the spiritual needs of patients. 2) to enhance knowledge and awareness of nursing students in the holistic care for patients |