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HEA580 - Fundamentals in Aeromedical Retrieval

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Aeromedical Retrieval

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Unit Description

This unit provides students with an overview of knowledge and skills of roles required for the timely, safe and effective management of aeromedical retrieval in the Australasian and global context. The importance of a culturally-safe aeromedical care system is explored, in relation to intra-facility transportation or transport for definitive care. Students will assess care provided in the aeromedical context, including considerations for personnel, medical equipment and apparatuses, in comparison to conditions in other clinical contexts. Communication required for a safe co-ordination of aeromedical retrieval will be studied, including the specific concerns and legislation relevant for international aeromedical retrievals.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically appraise the influencing factors on health care requiring aeromedical retrievals.
2.	Analyse models and systems of aeromedical retrieval services.
3.	Explain the physiological effects of altitude and flight related to clinical conditions.
4.	Analyse the significance of logistical and clinical coordination for aeromedical retrievals, including the use of technological advances.
5.	Evaluate governance of organisations, operations and delivery of service in the clinical retrieval environment.
6.	Analyse key management principles to facilitate coordination, assessment, management and disposition in the retrieval environment.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Forum Discussion Board Post 500 words	10%	2,4,5,6
2.	Oral presentation 15 minutes / 1500 words	40%	1,2,3,4
3.	Essay 2500 words	50%	1,2,3,4,5,6

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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