Athletic Trainer Certification Course

Intake : October 2025

Organised by

Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology,

Faculty of Medicine,

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive education and practical training in the field of athletic training. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to gain the following learning outcome:

Provide standard immediate and emergency care procedures to patients and clients
Gain the knowledge and skills to recognise the risks associated with the injury and implement an appropriate plan to minimise risks
Possess the requisite knowledge and skills to identify and assess an individual's condition, enabling to determine the most suitable course of management
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate the recovery of function, return to physical activity, and high levels of performance through a clinically reasoned approach
Possess the skills necessary to develop, administer, and manage a healthcare facility and associated venues that provide healthcare services

Course Overview

Teaching Format

Lectures (Face-to-face and online)

Medium of Instructions

English supplemented with Cantonese

Class Size

Maximum of 30

Admission Requirement

Associate member of Hong Kong Athletic Trainers' Association
Graduates from QF level 5 or above programmes with core teaching elements (fully/partially) matched *
Valid first-aid and AED certificate issued by**
- Hong Kong Red Cross
- Hong Kong St. John Ambulance

Class Venue

Classes are held in Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, occasionally in CUHK campus and various clinics/sports clubs / Lingnan University campus and sports centre

Tuition Fee

Regular Rate :HK$4,500

Early- Bird Rate : HK$3,800 ( application on or before 19 September 2025)

Partial Rate: HK$1,800^

*Application deadline is on 29 September 2025*

Graduation Requirement

Fulfil 100% attendance requirement
Obtain a pass in the Certification Examination

^ Subject but not limited to Graduates from

1) MSc in Sports Medicine and Health Science - CUHK (TDP and AT streams )

2) Professional Diploma in Athletic Training - CUHK

3) BSocSc in Sports Recreation Management - THEi (Specialization in Sports Therapy)

These students are eligible for applying partial (2 days) course

* Teaching elements

1) Prevention and Wellness : Fitness Training, Sports Injury Prevention & Handling , Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle

2) Urgent and Emergent Care & Intervention : Therapeutic Intervention, Emergency Medical Care

3) Behavioural Health & Sports Management : Sports Psychology & Mental Health, Healthcare Administration, Sports Safety & Management

** For students who do not hold a valid first - aid and AED certificate , they are required to enrol in a first-aid and AED certificate course upon admission

Covered Areas

Professional Responsibility and Development
Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection
Non- communicable disease
Psychosocial Intervention
Clinical Evaluation
Surface Anatomy and Basic Anatomy
Immediate and Emergency Care
Injury Management and Rehabilitation
Taping
Therapeutic Exercise
Doping

Course Intake

Face to Face Class:

11 , 12 , 18 , 19 , 26 October 2025*

8, 22 November 2025

Zoom Class :

28 October , 4 November 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm

6 November 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Time and Duration

11 October 2025 (Saturday) 9:00am - 4:00pm
12 October 2025 (Sunday) 9:00am - 5:00pm
18 October 2025 (Saturday) 9:00am - 12:00noon
19 October 2025 (Sunday) 9:00am - 5:00pm
26 October 2025 (Sunday) 9:00am - 5:00pm
8 November 2025 (Saturday) 8:30am - 6:30pm
22 November 2025 (Saturday) 2:30pm - 6:30pm

Examination

12 December 2025 (Friday) 7:00pm - 9:30pm

* For partial course :

11 October 2025 9:00am - 11:30am

12 October 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm

Application Procedure

To secure your application, please complete the online application form and submit the following documents:

Official transcripts of University Degree
Copy of University certificate of graduation
Copy of HKID/Passport
Copy of a valid first-aid and AED certificate