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Advanced Retrieval and Transfer MSc

Bangor University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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.

Careers

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).

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University information

Bangor University

Bangor University

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    68th

  • Campus address

    Bangor University, Bangor (Wales), LL57 2DG, Wales

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