Introduction to Medicine Course Japan
Bookings for Introduction to Medicine Course Japan 2027 are now OPEN! Book early to secure your place.
Course dates:
1) 24th - 28th March 2027
2) 31st March - 4th April 2027
You:
Looking for adventure & an unforgettable life experience
Keen to learn how to help save lives
Ready to work as a team & make friends
Passionate about making a difference in the world
Us:
A humanitarian charity run by friendly, experienced and trusted experts, on a mission to combat global drowning.
What’s in it for you:
✅ Excellent CV experience
✅ Great material for further education applications
✅ Advanced first aid qualification
✅ Meet new friends & inspiring people
✅ Enjoy time away from home
✅ Build confidence & independence
✅ Learn unique practical & life-saving skills
✅ Go home inspired and educated with amazing memories
About your experience in Introduction to Medicine Course in Japan
How does it benefit you?
It’s a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people and our course looks great on further study applications. We promise to help you leave us inspired and educated, with an advanced first aid qualification to help you on your personal journey.
The training you get can be used for lifesaving everywhere, whether for work, volunteering, or in day-to-day life. The Casualty Care certificate you will obtain is internationally recognised.
What’s it like?
Our 4 night residential course teaches lifesaving skills while giving you a unique, fun experience with other people around your age, by the sea, along the stunning Sanriku coast line.
That said, we absolutely welcome anyone not necessarily seeking a career in those areas, if you are looking for a fun, challenging and memorable experience.
Signing up demonstrates a well-rounded, adventurous and open-minded approach to life and learning. Previous happy customers tell us their experiences helped build their confidence and opened up new opportunities with careers and further education.
Every day is a mixture of interactive workshops and outdoor sessions in beautiful community, as well as time every evening free to enjoy as you choose.
The course is intense and deals with information about the body and trauma. Please be prepared for a full-on learning that is challenging but enjoyable.
What will I learn?
Throughout the course you take daily workshops that gradually build your first aid skills and knowledge, alongside engaging lectures from medical professionals working in diverse sectors of medicine and humanitarian rescue.
Our team of experts share their personal experiences and offer insights into the realities of working as a medic, doctor or emergency responder. They share the personal journeys that have led them everywhere from NHS A&E departments to remote challenging locations across the world to deliver emergency care.
These insights show you what it’s like to work in high pressure rewarding environments while you explore options for training, medical courses and university programs. You will also experience some simulated rescue scenarios, on land and in the outdoor pool that put your knowledge to the test.
Course Overview
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner are served and are locally sourced. We can accommodate dietary requirements.
Accommodation
You will stay in local Japanese style accommodations. Girls and boys are divided across two separate accommodation fecilities. There are up to 4 students sleeping in one room. Accommodation including all bedding is included in the course fee.
Who can apply
16 - 25 years old.
You must be in the academic year in which you turn 16 years old.
Due to safeguarding policies we require you to provide proof of age for this course, with a passport or ID card.
Arrival & departure times
This is a 5-day, 4-night residential course. We will meet you at 14:00 in front of JR Kamaishi Station and dismiss you at 13:20 at JR Kamaishi Station.
Fees
JPY 200,000
The course fee includes accommodation, bedding, meals, training and all equipment.
We have some discounted scholarships available to help with costs.
What to bring
All equipment is provided and included in the fee. This includes wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets.
Location
Nebama, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, JAPAN
Disclaimer
The course teaches you how to give lifesaving treatment to people who are injured. Graphic images of injuries are shown (with adequate warning), and traumatic or difficult situations are discussed. Please be prepared to cover these subjects.
We do not provide indemnity cover for students who go on to use casualty care after this course, unless you are deployed as one of our assets.
What parents say:
“Not only did they get some really great training in Casualty Care & first aid, they also received some really inspiring talks including the founder of the charity and medical professionals. Amazing what they do as a young charity and they have so much potential to change lives.”
Activities include
Daily Casualty Care training sessions (teaching you first aid)
Workshops
Exploring university & career routes into medicine
Learning about working in these specialisms:
The Ambulance Service
In disaster zones & remote regions
As an A&E doctor or paramedic
In sea-based search & rescue
Free time
From 6pm onwards each day: take time for yourself to relax, enjoy the grounds and seafront
Qualification
On successful completion of the course, you will receive an Atlantic Pacific Casualty Care certification, valid for 3 years. This training can be used for lifesaving everywhere, whether for work, volunteering, or in day-to-day life.
Exam
To complete the first aid/casualty care qualification exam, you will take practical hands on assessments and a final multiple-choice questionnaire.
Course Materials
We provide specially designed aide-memoire check cards (that help aid your memory in emergency situations), all medical kit and personal protective equipment.
Now an Approved Activity Provider for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award — this course counts towards your DofE Gold Award residential section.
Please feel free to contact us by email with any questions you might have.
Email: lin@atlanticpacific.org.uk
A limited amount of discounted scholarships are available to help with costs.
Spaces allocated on a first come first served basis: Book early to avoid disappointment.