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MSc - Master of Science
Bangor University
Part Time
23-SEP-24
3 years
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MSc - Master of Science
Bangor University
Part time
23-SEP-24
3 years
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About This Course
Recent developments in prehospital care and retrieval medicine within the UK have led to the creation of unique roles for prehospital practitioners, involving advanced practice beyond that offered by traditional responders (for example, ambulance and paramedics.)The aim of this programme is to provide a robust academic framework for individuals who are training to become an advanced practitioner in rotary aviation medicine. The course covers both prehospital care and retrieval, including the management of critically ill patients requiring level 3 inter-hospital transfer. It is intended for experienced healthcare professionals who wish to formalise and develop their practice, and will require learners to develop within credible practice settings. The course is intended to be challenging, and will require learners to demonstrate proficiency in targeted clinical assessment, rapid diagnostics, therapeutics, and clinical management in the prehospital environment. In addition, learners will require to be proficient in assisting with the management of level 3 patients, which means a need to demonstrate knowledge and skills in invasive ventilation, invasive haemodynamic monitoring and support, and interpretation of investigations.
Careers
Within Wales
The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Cymru is a unique collaborative venture providing critical care in the prehospital environment and during interhospital transfers. The service is supported by NHS Wales, and by the Wales Air Ambulance Charity.
The response model involves a mix of consultant delivered care, and care delivered by Critical Care Practitioners (CCPs). EMRTS CCPs are committed to a programme of advanced study, supported by a competency framework covering the full range of assessment and treatment in the prehospital and retrieval environment.
This programme is being developed specifically to support the requirements of EMRTS Cymru.
Outside Wales
We expect that a practitioner with this qualification will be in a competitive position to apply for employment in any HEMS service in the UK and abroad. HEMS practice is in a situation of active development currently, and employment opportunities for well-trained practitioners are numerous, but competitive.
Admission by undergraduate degree class: A 2.1 or 1st class degree is required. If you have a 2:2 degree, your suitability will based on your personal statement and reference. We welcome applications from mature students. Also, Strong references and personal statement; Evidence that you will have access to clinical attachments to complete core course elements; Confirmation from a hospital (e.g. Health Board Honorary Contract, letter from a Departmental Lead Clinician) that the you will be allowed to attend theatres/ICU to complete key critical care elements of the programme; Confirmation from an air ambulance service that you will have access to a clinical attachment of sufficient duration to complete key prehospital elements of the programme.
Students living in
Domestic
Students from Domestic
Full time fee:£9,000. Part-time fees for programmes are charged as an approximate proportion of the full-time fee. The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.
Students from EU
£18,000 for full time and its guide for part time students.
Students from International
£18,000 for full time and its guide for part time students.
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