Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

Master of Aeromedical Retrieval

The Master of Aeromedical Retrieval is an innovative course designed for healthcare professionals seeking to extend their knowledge of aeromedical retrieval. Developed in partnership with The National Critical Care Trauma Response Centre, CareFlight (NT) and The Royal Flying Doctor Services (SA and Central Operations), this is a practical and industry-relevant course for nurses, midwives, physicians and other health professionals. The Master of Aeromedical Retrieval will build on fundamental principles and your clinical practice, equipping you to provide safe clinical care in the air in national and international situations. You will study mostly online and complete on-campus intensives. This flexible course addresses delivery processes, critical reflection on aeromedical retrieval practice, and the effects of policy and politics on health care provision, access and individual agency. The Master in Aeromedical Retrieval will analyze the essentials of retrieval from neonatal care to adult care, including obstetrics. An often-overlooked component of aeromedical retrieval is logistics. This course is an opportunity to critically reflect on both domestic and international logistics considerations. This course, underpinned by cultural safety framework principles of safety and competence, will expand on your current or recent experience within the health service. During the course you will undertake education and assessments that have a direct application to your current or future professional practice and context. The course is external with one residential week hosted in Darwin for two of the core units - HEA581 Essential Skills in Adult and Obstetric Retrieval and HEA582 Essential Skills in Neonatal and Paediatric Retrieval.

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Duration
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CDU Online

Online/Off-campus - 1.5 years

Part-time - 3 years

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Structure

This 120-credit point course consists of six core units (60 CP) and specialist elective units (60 CP)

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must have:
  • Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree or international equivalent in the field of Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, or Paramedicine and.
  • At least two (2) years of professional employment experience in their health profession.
  • It is expected that applicants will have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA).
  • Applicants who do not hold a bachelor degree in an approved clinical field, but have at least five (5) years of appropriate professional experience in a non-clinical role in the aeromedical industry (such as logisticians, engineers, support staff, and pilots), will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • All applicants must provide a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. The CV will be reviewed by the Dean of the Medical School and the Academic Lead to assess whether the applicant has the appropriate background to successfully undertake the course.