Program Overview

Program Overview

The Medico-legal Liability of Individuals and Institutions Training Programme is designed for registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong. The program aims to enhance their understanding of the Hong Kong healthcare system, the current legal framework, and the responsibilities of medical institutions and their employees. It also covers regulations and guidelines related to Chinese medicine services and hospital services, as well as medical legal issues such as medical negligence and personal injury claims.

Program Details

• Program Code: SC544A
• Enrollment Code: 2365-SC544A
• Program Format: Part-time
• Commencement Date: January 7, 2026
• Duration: 3 months
• Language: Cantonese or Putonghua, supplemented with English
• Tuition Fee:
  • HK$600 (tuition)
  • HK$2,000 (deposit)
• Note: The deposit will be refunded in full upon completion of all theoretical classes and hospital visits, and upon achieving a passing grade.

Program Structure

The program consists of 54 hours of theoretical classes and 6 hours of hospital visits and discussions. The theoretical classes cover 17 topics, including:

• Hong Kong healthcare system and medical services
• Overview of the Hong Kong legal system
• Responsibilities of medical institutions
• Responsibilities of medical institution employees
• Current regulations for medical institutions in Hong Kong
• Current regulations for Chinese medicine in Hong Kong
• Regulations for other medical professions
• Insurance plans for individuals and medical institutions
• Medical negligence
• Informed consent and refusal of treatment
• Patient data confidentiality
• Anti-discrimination, sexual harassment, and complaints
• Disclosure, apology, and mediation
• Regulation of medical devices
• Adverse medical advertising
• Medical waste management
• Corruption and fraud

Admission Requirements

• Eligibility: Registered Chinese medicine practitioners with a valid practicing certificate issued by the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong.
• Residency: Applicants must be permanent residents of Hong Kong.
• Selection: Applicants must undergo a selection interview.

Professional Recognition

• Graduates of the program are eligible for up to 54 CME (Continuing Medical Education) points for registered Chinese medicine practitioners.

Application

• Application Form: Available upon request
• Submission: Completed application forms, along with supporting documents, should be submitted in person to the college's enrollment centers or via email.

Program Benefits

• Enhance understanding of the Hong Kong healthcare system and legal framework
• Understand the responsibilities of medical institutions and their employees
• Familiarize with regulations and guidelines related to Chinese medicine services and hospital services
• Equip with knowledge on medical legal issues such as medical negligence and personal injury claims

Additional Information

• A program briefing session will be held on November 21, 2025, via Zoom.
• Enrollment deadline: November 27, 2025.