Everest Base Camp

(Altitude Medicine Seminar)

The Khumbu region, also known as the Everest Region, is an area of Nepal that encompasses the Nepalese side of Mount Everest. It is part of the Solukhumbu District, which in turn is part of the Sagarmatha Region.

The seminar 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 seminar 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 seminar 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 seminar 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 seminar is a claimable expense as CPD hours for paramedicine, allied health, nursing and medicine.

4th March 2024

This seminar starts in Kathmandu on the 4th of March 2024 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

Paramedics, Nurses, Other HCPs
$5970.00 AUD ( earlybird ) / $6130.00 AUD)

Students
$5970.00 AUD (regular)

(A deposit of $650.00 AUD is required to confirm you place on this expedition. See details below)

• CPD Certificate - Altitude Medicine

Send us an email (explore@explorariskmedical.org) or 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 8 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.