A free short course “Emergency Risk Communication in Disaster and Humanitarian Crisis” (4 Nov–2 Dec, 2017) organized by Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care (JCSPHPC), and Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC) of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is now open for application.
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Upcoming Events & Training Courses
Upcoming Events & Training Courses
We train and equip individuals with professional skills in disaster preparedness and response through various programmes
Upcoming Events & Training Courses
2017
30/08/2017
A free short course “Emergency Risk Communication in Disaster and Humanitarian Crisis” (4 Nov–2 Dec, 2017) organized by Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care (JCSPHPC), and Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC) of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is now open for application.
The need to communicate risks as accurate as possible in a timely manner arises as much from public expectation as professional need. This free course offers to those interested in disaster medicine a theoretical yet practical framework of effective advocacy and emergency risk communication in an evolving media landscape. Cases ranging from outbreaks to natural disasters in humanitarian settings will be thoroughly discussed throughout the course. Please click here for the detailed course outline, speaker and date of every lecture.
How to enroll?
Please send email to yungtony@cuhk.edu.hk by providing:
- Your full name
- Day time contact number
- Your email address
- Your occupation and employer (or name of institution)
Deadline for application: 20 October, 2017
What are the criteria for application?
- Holder of a bachelor degree
- Competent in English (the course will be taught in English with interactive discussion throughout the lectures)
*Places are limited on first-come-first-serve basis
When will I be notified of the result of application?
27 October, 2017 (both successful and non-successful applicants will receive notice)
For further enquiries, please contact Tony Yung at yungtony@cuhk.edu.hk or (852) 2252 8468.
29/06/2017
The HazMat Medical Response (HMR) course is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPR), the Hong Kong Association for Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine and the A&E Department of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital. The 2-day course is designed for emergency responders including physicians, nurses, paramedics and EMS workers who may be required to manage hazardous materials incidents. The training course will take participants through both theory and practical sessions including don and doff of personal protective equipment, receiving of contaminated patients at hospitals, decontamination area set-up, assessment of incidence scenes etc.
The HazMat Medical Response (HMR) course is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPR), the Hong Kong Association for Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine and the A&E Department of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital. The 2-day course is designed for emergency responders including physicians, nurses, paramedics and EMS workers who may be required to manage hazardous materials incidents. The training course will take participants through both theory and practical sessions including don and doff of personal protective equipment, receiving of contaminated patients at hospitals, decontamination area set-up, assessment of incidence scenes etc.
For more information, please click the following links for course flyer, rundown and application form:
04/06/2017
A FREE and new Public Health Course (CMED6231) ‘Emergency Medicine for Disaster and Humanitarian Crises Responders’ (22 Jul–10 Aug 2017) organised by Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI), is now open for application.
A FREE and new Public Health Course (CMED6231) ‘Emergency Medicine for Disaster and Humanitarian Crises Responders’ (22 Jul–10 Aug 2017) organised by Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI), is now open for application.
The course is designed for health care professionals and volunteer workers who are interested in disaster medicine and humanitarian work. It attempts to merge emergency medicine and public health in the context of disaster, with an emphasis on knowledge exchange between different practitioners, hands-on training on life- and mind-saving skills, experience sharing, and reflection on the ethical and legal issues related to humanitarian work.
To be eligible for admission, candidates shall:
- comply with the HKU General Regulations;
- comply with the HKU Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula;
- hold a Bachelor’s degree with honours or degrees of MBBS of HKU, or another qualification of equivalent standard or comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
- satisfy the English language requirement applicable to higher degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b); and
- satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination, if required.
To obtain course flyer and schedule. Please click the links below:
Application will be closed by 14 July 2017 and the Application Form is available at HKU MPH website: http://mph.sph.hku.hk/files/form/MPH_Form_Occasional_2017.pdf
To apply, please complete and return the Application Form to the HKU School of Public Health, titled “Re: Application form for admission as occasional students – CMED6231”, by email (mphsph@hku.hk) or mail to the following address (NO NEED to send payment cheque):
G/F, Patrick Manson Building (North Wing), 7 Sassoon Road, Hong Kong
For enquiries, please contact the HKU School of Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) Office at mphsph@hku.hk.
Sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for HKJCDPRI, course fee of ‘Emergency Medicine for Disaster and Humanitarian Crises Responders’ Course will be waived by the HKU School of Public Health.
23/02/2017
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute launches annual “Community Campaign on Disaster Resilience” to enhance community resilience through a range of public education activities.
As part of the campaign, a microfilm production competition under the theme “Prepare Disasters as Part of our Daily Lives” will be organized. Secondary and tertiary students are encouraged to explore potential disaster risks and preparedness measures in their daily lives, present it via microfilm production, and to demonstrate how crucial yet handy it could be to prepare for disasters.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute launches annual “Community Campaign on Disaster Resilience” to enhance community resilience through a range of public education activities.
As part of the campaign, a microfilm production competition under the theme “Prepare Disasters as Part of our Daily Lives” will be organized. Secondary and tertiary students are encouraged to explore potential disaster risks and preparedness measures in their daily lives, present it via microfilm production, and to demonstrate how crucial yet handy it could be to prepare for disasters.
The event aims to enhance public awareness on disaster risk reduction by engaging participants in an interactive creation process. We envisage an enhanced level of vigilance and knowledge among the general public along the way.
Winners will receive certificates and cash prizes up to HK$ 5,000!
Learn more about the event at mmc.hkjcdpri.org.hk (Chinese only) to get prepared!
