Overview
What you will study
The Aeromedical Evacuation and Transport workshop offered by University of Cape Town is concerned primarily with the transport of patients via a properly managed aeromedical system. It provides students with an overview of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to ensure successful and safe patient management.
South Africa has an exciting and ever-developing Aeromedical system. Students completing this workshop will be well placed to provide quality patient care in this challenging environment.Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Aeromedical Services
- Physiology of flight
- Practical considerations in commonly transfer (pregnancy, neonates, congenital heart disease, airway management)
- Crew Resource Management Principles
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Occupational Health and Safety View 11 other Short Courses in Public Health in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Medical officers (working in emergency centres); paramedics (BTech or ALS); nursing sisters (working in emergency centres)
- If you do not meet the criteria mentioned, you are still eligible to apply. Each application will be considered individually based on experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
11500 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11500 ZAR for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
7200 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7200 ZAR for the full programme during 5 days.
- UCT Registrars: R 3,600
- Africa: R 7,200
- International students: R 11,500
Living costs for Cape Town
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.