Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps

The Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps (Cantonese: 醫療輔助隊少年團) is a part of the Auxiliary Medical Service of Hong Kong, for young people aged 12–16 years.

Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps
MottoWe learn, we serve, we achieve
Formation2011
TypeFirst aid
Location
Membership
403 cadets (2011)
Official language
Cantonese
Director
Dr Constance Chan
Websitewww.ams.gov.hk

History

According to section 21 of Chapter 517 of the Laws of Hong Kong, amended 1999, the Chief Executive may recruit and maintain a youth group known as the Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps, for persons aged over 12 and under 18.[1]

In 2011, the AMSCC was established, receiving a total of 2,200 applications. After a two-round interview, 403 were selected to join the AMSCC, including 235 girls and 168 boys.[2]

References

Citations
  1. Hong Kong Auxiliary Medical Service Network 30 March 2015
  2. Hong Kong Government News Network 27 December 2011
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