Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps

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Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps
Formation2011
TypeFirst aid
Location
  • 81 Princess Margaret Road, Homantin
Membership
403 cadets (2011)
Official language
Cantonese
Director
Dr Constance Chan
Websitewww.ams.gov.hk

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.

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