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.

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This course starts anytime


Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Wellington, Wellington

It will take a total of 2 years

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Advanced understanding of aeromedical retrieval

Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to work as a clinical adviser or practitioner in aeromedical retrieval and transportation.

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Knowledge of medical logistics in aeromedical contexts

Learn about the logistics involved in the safe and effective transport of patients by air.

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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).

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Health

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Aeromedical Services

  • Patient Transport

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Aeromedical retrieval physician

  • Medical adviser in patient transport organisations

  • Specialist in aeromedical evacuation teams

  • Clinical leadership roles in healthcare transport systems