Humanitarian Medicine Course
Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia
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, refugee camps, disaster responses, 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.
Your Teaching Faculty
Course Content
Rebecca
I really enjoyed this course. Thanks so much to the faculty
Isabell
Fantastic course! I learnt so much and can’t recommend this course enough
Narguess
Huge thank you to the facilitators. It was inspirational and incredible and they really made the course. Would love a follow up “post course” zoom catch up in a few months with the group
Sheela
Very good facilitators who brought along varied experiences and perspectives. Overall excellent course.
What's Included?
Expert Faculty Teaching
A lecture-led programme delivered by experienced humanitarian clinicians, designed to give you a grounded, realistic understanding of how humanitarian healthcare works in practice.
Workshops, Group Learning, and 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
Your course fee includes accommodation and meals for the duration of the programme at StayKCC in the Blue Mountains, allowing you to stay on-site, focus fully, and get the most from the experience.
Please note that food and drink from the bar is not included in your course fee.
CPD Hours and Course Certification
This course has been awarded 27 CPD hours by The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). On completion, you’ll receive a certificate of attendance recognising your training in humanitarian medicine.
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AUD $2,395.00
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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 medicine principles in real-world settings. It’s well suited to those exploring humanitarian deployments, global health work, disaster response, or anyone wanting 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 medicine. If you’ve completed Expedition & Wilderness Medicine (or similar), you may recognise some resource-limited thinking, but it’s not a requirement.
If you’re unsure whether this is the right next step, 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, particularly for short outdoor elements, but the focus is on learning, judgement, and application — not 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 workshops and case-based learning grounded in faculty deployment experience.
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
What kit do I need to bring?
While this is primarily a classroom-based course, you should be prepared for short outdoor sessions and variable mountain weather.
We recommend as a minimum you bring:
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Outdoor footwear
- Spare clothing in case you get wet
- 1L Water bottle
- Small rucksack
More information will be provided within your joining instructions.
I have another question
If you wish to learn more or have any additional questions, we invite you to book a 20-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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