The Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGDipAeroRT) provides advanced training in retrieval medicine and aero medical evacuation for medical practitioners who are involved as clinical advisers and practitioners in the specialty of aero medical retrieval and transportation. This two-year, part-time programme provides the basic qualification for those who want to find work, or those who are already engaged in, patient transportation, independent of which stream of clinical practice they originate.
Papers
A candidate may apply to substitute a research paper, AVME 780 or AVME 785, for one paper above.
Subject to approval, a candidate may be granted an exemption for up to two of the prescribed papers on the basis of having completed an appropriate paper or papers at an equivalent level offered by the University of Otago, another university or an approved examining body.
Structure of the Programme
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected April 2025
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Start date
February 2025
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences). Every applicant shall have been admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or hold an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
English language requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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