Humanitarian Medicine Course
Corfe, UK
Intensive 4-day training in humanitarian and disaster medicine, equipping you with life-saving skills to make a difference worldwide.
Humanitarian medicine is practised in complex, resource-limited environments where systems are disrupted, needs are high, and decisions carry real consequences.
This four-day Humanitarian Medicine course focuses on the clinical, public health, and operational realities of working in humanitarian and disaster settings. You’ll explore how healthcare is delivered in conflict zones, disaster responses, displaced populations, and fragile health systems, where standard clinical pathways often don’t apply.
Through expert-led teaching grounded in real deployments, you’ll develop the knowledge, judgement, and contextual awareness needed to adapt your practice, work safely within humanitarian structures, and contribute effectively as part of a wider response.
The principles covered on this course are directly applicable to global health work, humanitarian deployments, and emergency care in underserved or high-pressure environments, both internationally and closer to home.
Course Content
What's Included?
Expert Faculty Teaching
A lecture-led programme delivered by experienced humanitarian and disaster clinicians, designed to give you a grounded, realistic understanding of how humanitarian healthcare works in practice.
Workshops, Group Learning, Case Discussions
Interactive teaching throughout the course, including facilitated discussions and small-group work to help you apply frameworks and sharpen clinical and operational judgement.
Accommodation and Meals Included
Your course fee includes accommodation and meals for the duration of the programme, so you can stay on-site, focus fully, and get the most out of the experience.
CPD Hours and Course Certification
This course has been awarded 23 CPD hours by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. On completion, you’ll receive a certificate of attendance recognising your training in humanitarian and disaster medicine.
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GBP £1,045.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course right for me?
This course is designed for healthcare professionals and students who want to understand and apply humanitarian and disaster medicine principles in real-world settings. It’s well suited to those exploring humanitarian deployments, global health work, disaster response, or anyone who wants to strengthen their ability to deliver care in disrupted, resource-limited environments.
You don’t need previous humanitarian experience, just curiosity, professionalism, and a willingness to engage with complex decision-making.
Do I need previous humanitarian medicine training?
No. This course is structured as a clear, supported introduction to humanitarian and disaster medicine. If you’ve completed a Humanitarian Medicine Course (or similar), you may recognise some planning and resource-limited thinking, but it’s not a requirement.
If you’re unsure whether it’s the right next step for you, we recommend using the Course Fit Checker or booking a discovery call.
What level of fitness is required?
You don’t need to be an elite athlete. This is a venue-based course with classroom teaching and workshops. A good level of general fitness is helpful, especially if any short outdoor sessions are included, but the focus is on learning, judgement, and practical application rather than physical performance.
What course content is covered?
This Humanitarian Medicine course provides a structured, lecture-led introduction to delivering healthcare in crises and resource-limited settings. Teaching is supported by small-group workshops and case-based learning, guided by faculty experience across humanitarian response.
Content includes:
- Introduction to Humanitarian Medicine
- Standards and Health Priorities
- Health System Design and Humanitarian Intervention
- Adapting Practice to Resource Poor Locations
- Working with National Staff
- Communications
- Logistics & Supply Chain in Humanitarian Healthcare
- Public Health and Surveillance
- Health Indicators & Needs Assessment in Practice
- Security
- Malnutrition
- Sphere Minimum Standards for Camp Management
- WASH & Camp Design
- Shelter & Settlement
- Opportunities in Humanitarian Medicine
- Tropical Disease Summary & Communicable Disease
- Non-Communicable Disease
- Infections Disease Response
- Neglected Tropical Disease
- Chemical & Biological Weapons
- Medical Triage in Humanitarian Settings
- Women’s Health and Gender-Based Violence
- Child Health
- Psychological First Aid
- Mental Health in Humanitarian Settings
Why Enrol in the Humanitarian Medicine Course?
In an era of escalating crises, humanitarian medical skills are in higher demand than ever. The number of armed conflicts worldwide reached a record high in recent years, with civilians bearing the brunt of wars and disasters. As a result, an estimated 305 million people around the globe will require humanitarian aid in 2025 – more than double the number just five years ago. By enrolling in this course, you’ll prepare yourself to meet this urgent need and deliver effective medical aid in disaster zones, refugee camps, and resource-poor environments.
This course is designed to give you the medical knowledge and practical skills required to work in resource-limited settings and humanitarian crisis contexts. Whether your goal is to volunteer with international aid organisations, improve healthcare in underserved communities, or enhance your emergency medicine capabilities at home, a formal training in humanitarian medicine will build your confidence and competence. Structured extreme medicine courses provide comprehensive coverage of crucial skills and can equip you with the confidence to manage health challenges in austere conditions.
In short, the program will empower you to adapt, lead, and deliver care in crises – wherever your medical career takes you.
You will earn formal continuing professional development hours while acquiring these life-saving skills.
What kit do I need to bring?
Please follow the kit guidance and bring adequate kit. While this course is primarily classroom-based, you should be prepared for moving between buildings, potential short outdoor sessions, and typical UK autumn weather.
As a minimum we recommend you bring:
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Waterproof jacket and trousers
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Warm layers (mid-layer, fleece, or similar)
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Comfortable clothing suitable for full training days
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Sturdy footwear (trainers are fine, walking shoes or boots if you prefer)
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A small day bag for personal items
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1 litre water bottle
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Personal medications
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Toiletries
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Notebook, pen, and any preferred learning aids
Important: Prepare ahead of time. Having the right kit keeps you comfortable, focused, and ready for anything included in the programme.
Do I need specialist equipment?
No specialist equipment is required for this course. Any teaching resources, workshop materials, or equipment used during sessions will be provided by the faculty team.
What are the conditions like?
This is an indoor, venue-based course. Conditions are comfortable and structured, with teaching delivered in a professional learning environment. Any short outdoor sessions are straightforward and designed to support learning, not to test endurance.
Do I need travel insurance to attend?
If you are travelling from outside the UK, we strongly recommend arranging appropriate travel insurance, including health cover, for your trip. If you are travelling within the UK, insurance is advisable but not mandatory.
What support is available before the course starts?
Ahead of the course, you’ll receive joining information to help you plan travel, arrival, and what to expect on the day. A WhatsApp group is used for this course, access details will be shared closer to the start date so you can connect with the cohort and ask questions.
If you have questions at any stage, the team is happy to help.
I have another question
If you wish to learn more or have any additional questions, we invite you to book a 30-minute discovery call with our team.
→ Click here to book a discovery call.
The call will be with the team who organise our courses and work closely with our medical teaching faculty. They’re best placed to explain what our attendees really get out of attending a course with us.
You can choose between a video or voice call — whatever suits you best.
Register for a time that works for you, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.
Prefer email? Then feel free to contact us.
Your Safety
The comprehensive curriculum and field scenarios are carefully designed to push your limits while mitigating risks.
We take every precaution to keep participants safe by:
- Rigorous gear checks before all expedition days
- Mandatory evacuation insurance policies
- Close coordination with local emergency responders
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