Postgraduate Coursework
Master of Aeromedical Retrieval
2021
The Master of Aeromedical Retrieval is an innovative course that will extend knowledge gained through your health studies and develop foundational research skills and a complex understanding of aeromedical retrieval.
Relevant to nurses, midwives, physicians and other health professionals who wish to undertake postgraduate education in the area of aeromedical retrieval.
It will build on the fundamental principles and clinical practice to provide safe clinical care in the air in both domestic and international situations.
You can choose to study on campus (internal) or online (external).
This flexible course addresses:
- delivery processes,
- critical reflection on aeromedical retrieval practice, and
- the effects of policy and politics on health care provision, access and individual agency.
The Master in Aeromedical Retrieval will analyse the essentials of retrieval from neonatal care to adult, including obstetrics. An often-overlooked component of retrieval is logistics and this course provides the opportunity to critically reflect both domestic and international logistics considerations. The course is developed in partnership with The National Critical Care Trauma Response Centre, CareFlight - NT and The Royal Flying Doctor Service - SA and Central Operations.
This course, underpinned by cultural safety framework principles of safety and competence, will expand on your current or recent experience within the health service. During the course you will undertake education and assessments that have a direct application to your current or future professional practice and context.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Admission criteria
- Australia Citizens and Permanent Residents must demonstrate current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- International applicants must demonstrate current registration/affiliation/license with the relevant nursing/medical body in their country of origin.
It is expected applicants have recent work experience in a health setting.
Essential requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | A minimum overall pass and 65% in Academic English 3 with a 65% pass in the research essay. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
Course structure
This 120-credit point course consists of eight core units and two specialist elective units.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core (8 units) |
100cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 100 credit points as per the list of units detailed below:
HEA580 Fundamentals in Aeromedical Retrieval |
| Specialist Elective (2 units) |
20cp |
Specialist Elective Units totalling 20 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below: HEA515 Health Informatics |
| 120cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time and part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA580 Fundamentals in Aeromedical Retrieval | CO | HEA581 Essential Skills in Adult and Obstetric Retrieval* | CO |
| HEA583 Domestic and International Logistics | CO | HEA584 Human System Extremes (external only) | CO |
| HEA572 Applied Health Project – A (20cp) | CO | HEA573 Applied Health Project – B (20cp) | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| HEA582 Essential Skills in Neonatal and Paediatric Retrieval* (available from 2022) | CO | CO | |
| PHM552 Epidemiology | CO | CO | |
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
*HEA581 and HEA582 includes a 5 day on-campus intensive
Part-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA580 Fundamentals in Aeromedical Retrieval | CO | HEA581 Essential Skills in Adult and Obstetric Retrieval* | CO |
| HEA583 Domestic and International Logistics (External) | CO | HEA584 Human System Extremes (external only) | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| HEA582 Essential Skills in Neonatal and Paediatric Retrieval* (available from 2022) | CO | Specialist Elective 1 | SE |
| PHM552 Epidemiology | CO | Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| HEA572 Applied Health Project – A (20cp) | CO | HEA573 Applied Health Project – B (20cp) | CO |
*HEA581 and HEA582 includes a 5 day on-campus intensive
Specialist Elective Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| HEA515 Health Informatics PHM516 Indigenous Health PHM592 Global Health |
HEA515 Health Informatics HEA525 Emotional Intelligence in Practice PHM553 Biostatistics PHM593 Tropical Child Health |
Students commencing in Semester 2
This course is not available for entry in Semester 2.
Course fees
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.