About the Event
ICHK Secondary will be hosting a 2-day Austere First Aid on 13th-14th June 2026.
The course is open to educators working in the outdoors.
Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life.
WHO IS THE AUSTERE FA FOR?
The AFA is the perfect course for trip leaders/outdoor educators who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with outdoor groups. It is appropriate for most outdoor locations within Hong Kong.
WHAT IS TAUGHT?
The AFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. Note, there is pre-course online training that participants need to complete before the course starts.
WHERE AND WHEN IS IT HELD?
ICHK Secondary School, near Sha Tau Kok.
13h - 14th June 2026
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Course fee - $2500HKD.
IS THERE AN EXAM?
There is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course.
DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Yes. You will receive a AEMED Wilderness/Austere First Aid which is good for 3 years.
DOES THE AFA COUNT AS CONTINUING EDUCATION?
The AFA may give continuing PD credits (depending on the specific requirements for your certification).
Full Course Details
https://aemed.net/education/austere-medicine/austere-first-aid/
