Charles Darwin University
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
This postgraduate certificate develops specialist knowledge in aeromedical retrieval for experienced health professionals. Designed for doctors, nurses, midwives, and paramedics, it combines core fundamentals with flexible specialist electives to enhance emergency transport management skills.
Applicants must hold a recognised bachelor degree in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, or Paramedicine with at least two years of professional employment experience in their health profession. Current AHPRA registration is expected. Applicants without an approved clinical bachelor degree but with five or more years of appropriate professional experience in non-clinical aeromedical roles (logisticians, engineers, support staff, pilots) may be considered case-by-case. All applicants must provide a curriculum vitae for assessment by the Dean of the Medical School and Academic Lead.
The 40-credit point course comprises two core units (20 credit points) and two specialist elective units (20 credit points). Core units include HEA580 Fundamentals in Aeromedical Retrieval and HEA583 Domestic and International Logistics. Specialist electives include HEA574 AI in Healthcare, HEA581 Essential Skills in Adult and Obstetric Retrieval, HEA582 Essential Skills in Neonatal and Paediatric Retrieval, HEA584 Aeromedical Retrieval and Human System Extremes, PHM516 Indigenous Health, PHM553 Biostatistics, PHM592 Global Health, and PHM593 Tropical Child Health. Specialist electives HEA581 and HEA582 include compulsory on-campus simulation blocks in Darwin.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and top 5 for postgraduate teaching quality in health services and support. CDU is uniquely positioned to explore Indigenous and Asia-Pacific health, tropical medicine, and issues of international importance. The university offers placements and research opportunities across the NT, Australia, and globally, with a people-first approach to flexible and supportive learning.
Graduates develop expertise to critically analyse and reflect upon aeromedical retrieval journeys and are positioned competitively for senior clinical and administrative roles within aeromedical retrieval organisations. The course enhances knowledge and skills for roles managing emergency patient transport by air, with graduates equipped to lead in both clinical and administrative capacities within the aeromedical sector.
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