James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

TM5560 - Aeromedical Retrieval

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

Available to postgraduate students enrolled in public health and tropical medicine courses only or by permission of Head of School.

Aeromedical retrieval is concerned primarily with the transport of patients via a properly managed aeromedical evacuation system. This subject provides students with an overview of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the successful management of aeromedical retrieval in the Australian and the global context. It includes examination of models of aeromedical care, aircraft characteristics and flight specific problems, aircraft and flight safety, medical equipment and clinical care in the aeromedical environment, co-ordination of aeromedical retrievals, legislation and insurance, and special issues associated with international aeromedical retrievals.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities


Availabilities

External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator: Mr Lawrence Brown, Professor Peter Leggat
Lecturers: Dr Peter Aitken, Dr Stefan Mazur.
Method of Delivery: and WWW - LearnJCUPrinted materials
Assessment:end of semester exam (50% - 70%); assignments (30% - 50%).

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator: Dr Peter Aitken, Mr Lawrence Brown
Lecturers: Dr Peter Aitken, Mr Lawrence Brown, Professor Peter Leggat.
Method of Delivery: and WWW - LearnJCUPrinted materials
Assessment:end of semester exam (50% - 70%); assignments (30% - 50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Students must attend at least 80% of the programmed lectures and the attendance at field trips and class presentations is compulsory.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.