Altitude & Mountain Medicine Course (AMMC)

Navigating Health Care at the Heights of Adventure

Positions

meters in Altitude

CPD / Fellow Credit hours
What we offer | The Experience
The Altitude & Mountain Medicine Course offers a unique opportunity to immerse participants in the challenges (and wonders) of high-altitude environments while gaining essential knowledge in mountain safety and altitude medicine.
Starting and ending in the vibrant capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, the course takes participants on an unforgettable journey with the potential to reach the roof of the world.
  • See the roof of the world 
  • Meet the super-human Sherpa
  • Expert Instruction
  • Industry Insights
  • Guided trekking
  • Unforgettable time
“As a doctor with a passion for both medicine and the outdoors, the Mountain Medicine course was an invaluable experience. It equipped me to manage health issues at high altitudes and the hands-on training was practical and empowering! !”
Jenni Sami - Course Alumni 2018
The Course | Topics
Ideal for clinicians looking to enhance their expertise in mountain safety and altitude medicine, this course combines comprehensive learning with the chance to experience some of the most breath-taking trekking landscapes on Earth.
  • Altitude Physiology
  • Acute Mountain Sickness, HACO & HAPO
  • Hypothermia & Cold Injury
  • Ophthalmology
  • Improvised Fracture Management
  • Expedition Medicine Planning
  • Role and Responsibilities of a Crew Medic
  • Search & Rescue (Practical workshop)
  • Kits and Packing
  • Knots for Rescue
  • Evacuation Techniques
  • Case studies 

Inclusions


All Accommodation
Transportation from KTM to the trek
Most Meals
All Curriculum
Expedition Jacket
Expedition Duffel Bag
Permits and Levies
Guides, Porters, & Sidar
Altitude & Mountain Medicine Certificate
Academy Transcript

Exclusions

Passports & Visa
International Travel
Travel Insurance
Alcohol and extra food
Course Info
Dates & Location
 9 - 27 March 2026 - Everest Region, Nepal

Investment
Altitude & Mountain Medicine Course 
$6,690 AUD

Notes
A deposit of $950 is required to secure your place. Prices are inclusive of GST. 
T&Cs
Balances are not due until 12 weeks prior to the course start date.  If we cancel the course, a full refund will be issued. If you need to cancel, balances are 100% refundable if more than 12 weeks' notice is provided. Cancellations made with less than 12 weeks' notice are eligible for up to a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 4 weeks of the course start date are non-refundable. Please be advised that we are not responsible for any bookings made outside of this program including flights and accommodation.

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