A Corporate Training for HKAON on Spine Disorders and Rehabilitation
TThe corporate training is to enhance professional practice in the care of spine disorders and rehabilitation for members of Hong Kong Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (HKAON). The course will focus on the common spinal problems, treatment modalities, nursing management for spinal surgeries and care of clients with different health needs during rehabilitation.
Upon completion of the programme, the participants should be able to1. Identify the common spinal problems and related treatment modalities;
2. Understand the use of advanced lumbar techniques in spinal surgery;
3. Discuss the nursing management for spinal surgeries; and
4. Understand the overall concept on spinal rehabilitation and the impacts on activity of daily living. 1. Acute Management of Spinal Injuries (1.5 hour)
2. Chronic Spinal Disorders – Degenerative Stenosis and Discitis (1.5 hour)
3. Modern Trends of Spinal Surgery – Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and Robotic Surgery (1.5 hour)
4. Nursing Care of Clients with Spinal Surgeries (1.5 hour)
5. Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Journey (1.5 hour)
6. Pain Control for Spinal Diseases (1.5 hour)
7. Spinal Rehabilitation - Perspectives of Physiotherapists (1 hour)
8. Spinal Rehabilitation - Perspectives of Occupational Therapists (1 hour)
9. Spinal Rehabilitation - Perspectives of Prosthetic and Orthotic Therapists (1 hour)
Learning Activities
Lecture, case sharing and discussion
Medium of Instruction
Cantonese supplemented with English
Delivery Mode
Webinar through zoom meetings
Duration
12 hours (3 hours per session)
Dates of Classes
2, 9, 16 and 23 July 2025
Time
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Instructor
Qualified and experienced health care professionals specialized in orthopaedics & traumatology, and related field
Target Audience
Members of HKAON
Class Size
A maximum of 90 participants
Course fee
HK$ 2,500 (Fees are neither refundable nor transferable)
Award
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who have an attendance of not less than 70%.
Continuing Professional Development
12 CNE
Application Deadline
20 June 2025
1. Please refer to the below Google link or scan the QR code for course application:
https://forms.gle/JBGuhccFTtgyF4Re6
2. Please settle your course application fee to HKAON account through: FPS: 119519064
‘Hong Kong Association of Orthoapedic Nurses Limited’
3. Please enter your contact phone number and name in the "Message to payee"/"Notes"/"Remarks" field if available to facilitate the process of your application
4. After completion of payment, a record of the "Confirmation"/"Payment Completion" page (showing the information of payee, payment amount, payment date, reference number and message to payee/notes/remarks) should be recorded and upload in this form for verification
5. Individual transaction is required for EACH course application
6. Separate transaction is required for HKAON membership fee Please refer to the below Google link or scan the QR code for membership application:
https://forms.gle/EswpmUY9xQ4zzqBc7
7. Application is first-come-first served
8. Deadline is 20 June 2025
9. Result will be notified individually via email on / before 25 June 2025
10. Application form received without successful payment will NOT be processed
For enquiry, please send email to Mr. Isaac Chau at cww317@ha.org.hk or by phone 2255 7667 in office hour (Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 except SH/PH).
Course Outline
Timetable