Trainees are required to attend about 132 hours of induction training, which covers the organisation of the AMS, national security education, first aid, discipline, squad drill, casualty handling, protection of personal data and patient privacy etc.Those trainees who have passed the induction training assessment and Occupational Task and Physical Fitness Test will be awarded a certificate and assigned to different units.
After formal enrolment, members are required to attend regular training (two Sunday mornings and one weekday evening every month) to gain more medical and first aid knowledge and skills, such as evacuation of casualties, disaster management, etc. Moreover, they will be arranged to receive the following courses: basic nursing care, Disaster Medical Assistant, driving, the application of radio communication equipment, leadership, management, life-saving, management of methadone clinics, etc.
Training sessions are usually held on weekday evenings, weekends or public holidays to facilitate members’ attendance Training centres and venues are established over the territory so that members can attend training near their homes.