Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGDipAeroRT)
Medicine
A course by
Otago University
Provides advanced training in retrieval medicine and aeromedical evacuation for medical practitioners, focusing on aeromedical retrieval and transportation in a part-time, two-year, postgraduate diploma format.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Wellington, Wellington
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced understanding of aeromedical retrieval
Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to work as a clinical adviser or practitioner in aeromedical retrieval and transportation.
Knowledge of medical logistics in aeromedical contexts
Learn about the logistics involved in the safe and effective transport of patients by air.
Operational proficiency in aeromedical transport
Understand the operational aspects involved in planning, executing, and managing aeromedical missions.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGDipAeroRT) offers advanced, postgraduate-level training in retrieval medicine and aeromedical evacuation for medical professionals. The programme prepares practitioners acting as clinical advisers and hands-on practitioners in the aeromedical retrieval and transportation sector. It covers a broad curriculum on operational, clinical, medical logistics and organisational aspects of patient transport, and is offered part-time over two years with distance learning available.
Course Content
- AVME 717: Medical Logistics in Aeromedical Transport
- AVME 718: Operational Aspects of Aeromedical Transport
- AVME 721: Clinical Care in the Air
- AVME 722: Organisation of Aeromedical Systems
- Option to substitute a research paper: AVME 780 or AVME 785 (subject to approval)
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a New Zealand university or equivalent medical qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Admission subject to approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Emergency Medicine
Aeromedical Services
Patient Transport
Future employment opportunities might be
Aeromedical retrieval physician
Medical adviser in patient transport organisations