On 17-19 September 2019, two representatives of the HKJCDPRI participated in the Emergo Train System - Senior Instructor Course held in Brisbane, Australia.
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On 17-19 September 2019, two representatives of the HKJCDPRI participated in the Emergo Train System - Senior Instructor Course held in Brisbane, Australia.
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Partnering with the Emergency Medicine Unit of Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) launched a free e-learning course on elementary disast
Read MoreThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) works with the XVR simulation which develops Virtual Reality (VR) simulation software for emergency response professionals.
Read MoreLandslide disaster in Hong Kong is rare in recent years. The Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) of the Civil Engineering and Development Department has been performing well and is internationally renowned in slope safety management.
Read MoreWhen a disaster happens, many responders may have never experienced anything close to the chaos and unexpected unfolding around them.
Read MoreIn line with the most recent adult learning theories, including the concepts of self-directed learning, andragogy and experiential learning, CRIMEDIM courses are based on innovative teaching methodologies such as distance learning, table-top exercises, virtual reality simulations and disaster drills. By integrating the learning process to the demand of everyday life, simulations
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Disaster preparedness and response training is essential to healthcare professionals, emergency responders to respond to disasters effectively.
Read MoreThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI), in cooperation with XVR Simulation, held a seminar on ‘Simulation for Incident Command Training’ and an XVR Asian Users’ Group Meeting on 12-13 September 2017 at th
Read MoreThere has been growing use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in disaster preparedness and response trainings and it has been increasingly recognized as one of the innovative training modalities.
Read MoreThe Chinese Government marked 12 May as the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Day since the devastating earthquake struck the Sichuan province of China on 12 May 2008.
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