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MSc - Master of Science
Online
Part Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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MSc - Master of Science
Online
Part Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Recent developments in transfer and retrieval medicine within the UK have led to the creation of unique roles for practitioners in advanced practice within the sphere of retrieval and transfer medicine. The aim of this programme is to provide a robust academic framework for individuals who are training to become an advanced retrieval and transfer practitioners. The programme covers the repatriation, transfer, and retrieval of patients across the region/UK. Students will be required to be proficient in assisting with the management of critically ill patients, which means a need to demonstrate knowledge and skills in invasive ventilation, invasive haemodynamic monitoring and support, and the interpretation of investigations.
The aim of the 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.
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The programme is intended to specifically meet the requirements of EMERTS Acute Critical Care Transfer Service Cymru (ACCTS). ACCTS is an established inter-hospital transfer service for critically ill adult patients. A programme that meets their requirements is likely to be attractive to appropriate learners in Wales and beyond. Please note: This course is not currently accredited by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM).
A first degree at 2.i or 1st class standard (or equivalent) is required
Candidates with a 2.ii degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with suitability in part assessed by supporting/personal statement and reference
We are happy to consider applications from mature learners.
Also required:
Registration with statutory body relevant to area of practice
Current enhanced DBS
Strong references and personal statement
Evidence of 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 a retrieval and transfer service that you will have access to a clinical attachment of sufficient duration to complete key clinical elements of the programme.
Please note: An employers letter of support is likely to fulfil one of the above criteria.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,500 per year
Students from Domestic
Full time fee is £10,500 per year and it's a guide for part-time students
£3,500 per year
Students from Other UK
Full time fee is £10,500 per year and it's a guide for part-time students; mentioned fee is for the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland
£3,500 per year
Students from Channel Islands
Full time fee is £10,500 per year and it's a guide for part-time students
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