The course is an experience designed to safely immerse participants in an altitude environment. You will spend 17 days trekking to Everest Base Camp (EBC) as well as through the town of Namche Bazaar, Thame, Khumjung , Pangboche , Pheriche and Kunde.

The course aims to introduce participants to the effects of an altitude environment on the human body and introduce strategies to manage teams working at altitude. These lessons will be delivered through lectures, case studies, and hands safety skill sessions.

The course combines 12 hours of CPD with several days of active trekking.

The expedition will be facilitated by experienced clinicians with a passion for mountainous environments.

The course is perfect for the clinician looking to deepen their understanding of altitude medicine, whilst enjoying some of the most iconic treks on the planet. The course is open to anyone. It can be a claimable expense as CPD hours for paramedicine, allied health, nursing and medicine.

3rd -19th March 2025

This course starts in Kathmandu on the 3th of March 2025 with registration occurring in the hotel foyer @ 2pm.

Although there are no pre-requisites, a standard level of fitness is required.

Altitude physiology
Effects of altitude on pre existing medical conditions
Altitude illness (HACE)
Altitude illness (HAPE)
High Altitude pharmacology
Risk management and tools (Lake Louise score)
Rapid patient assessment
Field hygiene
Water purification
Hypothermia & non freeing injury
Leadership in austere environments
Search and rescue techniques
Communication within a team

Human factors in climbing

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions

Domestic return airfare to Lukla
Cultural tour of Kathmandu City
All team transport

All accomondaiton.
All main meals
Australian based mountain leader
Nepali based team Sidar
Porters , Sherpas and local guides
All trek permits and government permissions
Expedition handbook
Team expedition jacket, vest, team shirt, duffel bag and journal.
All seminar material
Farewell dinner
SASANE visit

Course certificate

Academy Transcript

Exclusions

International flights
Travel insurance
Travel Visa /passport cost
Personal trekking gear
Extra food / drinks

$6990.00 (earlybird)

$7390.00 AUD (regular)

(A deposit of $950.00 AUD is required to confirm your place on this expedition. Earlybird is available until the 1st of September 2024.

• CPD Certificate - Altitude Medicine Course
• Academy Transcript

Submit the form below and we will send you an invoice for a deposit to secure your place. Following your initial deposit your position will be confirmed and you will receive a Welcome & Information Pack as well as a balance invoice.

Balances are not due until 12 weeks prior to the Seminar start date.

A full refund will be provided if this seminar is cancelled due to COVID 19.

Balances are refundable up to 8 weeks prior to the Seminar start date minus the initial deposit. Please note that we are not responsible for bookings made in addition to this program and therefore please ensure to check the cancellation terms on your other travel arrangements (eg. flights and extra accommodation) when making your bookings.