Master of Aeromedical Retrieval
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Master of Aeromedical Retrieval is an innovative course that will extend knowledge gained through your health studies and develop foundational research skills and a complex understanding of aeromedical retrieval. Relevant to nurses, midwives, physicians and other health professionals who wish to undertake postgraduate education in the area of aeromedical retrieval. It will build on the fundamental principles and clinical practice to provide safe clinical care in the air in both domestic and international situations. You can choose to study on campus (internal) or online (external). This flexible course addresses: delivery processes,critical reflection on aeromedical retrieval practice, andthe effects of policy and politics on health care provision, access and individual agency.The Master in Aeromedical Retrieval will analyse the essentials of retrieval from neonatal care to adult, including obstetrics. An often-overlooked component of retrieval is logistics and this course provides the opportunity to critically reflect both domestic and international logistics considerations. The course is developed in partnership with The National Critical Care Trauma Response Centre, CareFlight - NT and The Royal Flying Doctor Service - SA and Central Operations.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.
Structure
This 120-credit point course consists of eight core units and two specialist elective units.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated. Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore(8 units)100cpCompulsory Core units totalling 100 credit points as per the list of units detailed below:HEA580 Fundamentals in Aeromedical RetrievalHEA581 Essential Skills in Adult and Obstetric RetrievalHEA582 Essential Skills in Neonatal and Paediatric RetrievalHEA583 Domestic and International LogisticsHEA584 Human System ExtremesPHM552 EpidemiologyHEA572 Applied Health Project A (20cp) HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20cp) Specialist Elective(2 units)20cpSpecialist Elective Units totalling 20 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below:HEA515 Health InformaticsHEA525 Emotional Intelligence in PracticePHM516 Indigenous HealthPHM553 BiostatisticsPHM592 Global HealthPHM593 Tropical Child Health 120cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Clinical and Behavioural Sciences, Health and Medicine
Standard entry requirements
Australia Citizens and Permanent Residents must demonstrate current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). International applicants must demonstrate current registration/affiliation/license with the relevant nursing/medical body in their country of origin. It is expected applicants have recent work experience in a health setting.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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