Introduction to Global Health & Development – Port Moresby Campus
The Introduction to Global Health & Development course (IGHD) is a course designed to train you in health promotion, rural and remote first aid, basic health care and community development principles.
The IGHD is for those who have a heart to see communities thrive physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. During the course, you will be immersed in a powerful combination of essential basic healthcare knowledge and community development training, with a focus on preventing illness, promoting holistic wellbeing, and empowering communities to develop their strengths.
It is a six month course that will run from our recently established YWAM Medical Ships campus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Where you will undergo 12 weeks of training before applying what you have learned during 10 weeks of outreach in Papua New Guinea.
On completion of this course you will have attained an Australian qualification for basic healthcare; Certificate III in Basic Health Care (HLT31220) and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009), Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site (HLTAID013) and Provide Advanced First Aid (HLTAID014).
If you have a heart for adventure, long to be a voice and practically help those in need. This course is for you!
The prerequisite for this course is you need to have completed Grade 10 in PNG or the equivalent in your home country & YWAM’s foundational course, the Discipleship Training School (DTS).
19 July - 18 December 2026
18 July - 17 December 2027
6,000 PGK course fee + outreach travel expenses – C nation price
12,800 PGK course fee + outreach travel expenses – B nation price
15,800 PGK course fee + outreach travel expenses – A nation price
YWAM MS uses information supplied by the United Nations and other sources to rank countries in three categories (A,B,C) based on their per capita income. To see your nation category,
click here.
Your course fee includes 12 weeks of missions training and 10 weeks of outreach. The training includes all of your meals, accommodation, laundry facilities, airport transfers. Your outreach includes all of your meals, accommodation, outreach shirt, and field supplies.
Your outreach travel expenses will cover variable costs such as flights, ferries, busses, etc.
All international students studying in Papua New Guinea are required to obtain Health & Travel Insurance. For A&B nation students, course fees include Health & Travel Insurance cover for the duration of the course.
Does not include travel costs to and from Port Moresby, visa, and immunisations.
Course Details
Dates
19th July - 18th December 2026
Cost
- 6,000 PGK course fee + outreach travel expenses – C nation price
- 12,800 PGK course fee + outreach travel expenses – B nation price
- 15,800 PGK course fee + outreach travel expenses – A nation price
YWAM MS uses information supplied by the United Nations and other sources to rank countries in three categories (A,B,C) based on their per capita income. To see your nation category, click here.
Your course fee includes 12 weeks of missions training and 10 weeks of outreach. The training includes all of your meals, accommodation, laundry facilities, airport transfers. Your outreach includes all of your meals, accommodation, outreach shirt, and field supplies.
Your outreach travel expenses will cover variable costs such as flights, ferries, busses, etc.
All international students studying in Papua New Guinea are required to obtain Health & Travel Insurance. For A&B nation students, course fees include Health & Travel Insurance cover for the duration of the course.
Does not include travel costs to and from Port Moresby, visa, and immunisations.
Accreditation
HLT31220 units:
The skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
The skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
The skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
HLTINF006 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
The skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.
HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situation to support health care
The skills and knowledge required to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, health providers and ambulance service callers in complex situations using verbal and non-verbal interactions. It requires workers to address these significant challenges in the context of providing a health care service.
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
The skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members.
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
The skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
The skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
HLTHPS001 Take clinical measurements
The skills and knowledge required to prepare for, obtain and record simple clinical measurements.
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
The skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance, and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication.
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
The skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology
Additional First aid units:
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
The skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
The skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a remote or isolated site over an extended period of time until medical assistance is provided, or evacuation occurs.
HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
The skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Course Work
The Introduction to Global Health and Development is a combination of health care knowledge, practical skills and Christian missions. There is also a component of written assignments and practical assessments . Our assessments utilise a range of methods including: journals, workbooks, skills reports, skills checklists and supervisor reports. The IGHD is a holistic in nature and units of competency are delivered concurrently enabling you to develop your skills, knowledge and character.
Prerequisites
Applicants need to have completed a Discipleship Training School and have a sense of call to Christian missions prior to acceptance into this course.
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