Education/Training - Western Operations
In Western Australia, we provide a comprehensive two to three week orientation program for all new clinical staff covering a broad range of topics including aviation medicine, retrieval medicine and aircraft safety. This includes exercises in our aircraft clinical simulator.
In addition to our in-house staff training, we also provide some training. This includes orientation of international medical graduates, advanced life support and formal accredited courses such as the Medical Care for Shipmasters course. Further details can be found in the links below.
Medical Care for Shipmasters Revalidation
Information about the course
A one week internationally recognised and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved course is offered in conjunction with Challenger TAFE and Fremantle Emergency Department.
The purpose of this course is to provide competency based training in emergency first aid and medical response in the shipboard environment.
On successful completion, learners will be able to take charge of a medical emergency on board a ship, seek assistance from shore-based medical advisers and carry out medical procedures as directed from shore-based medical advisers.
What is covered in this course?
The content covered during this one week intensive course is:
- Physiology
- Resuscitation techniques
- Patient assessment
- Management of medical emergencies
- Management of injuries
- Industrial related medical conditions
- Prevention of disease in seafarers
- Management of central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders
- Management of infectious diseases
- Surgical emergencies
- Management of sexually transmitted diseases
- Care of dying or dead on board ship
- Management of alcohol or drug abuse patients
- Radio medical advice
- Quarantine procedures
- Shipboard hygiene and health education
- Marine medical publications
- Role of Ships Medical Officer
Where is the course held?
Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations
3 Eagle Drive
Jandakot
WA 6164
How long is the course?
Six days plus an evening practical session at the Fremantle Emergency Department
Who should enrol in this course?
Any person requiring an AMSA approved Medical Care on Board Ship Certificate or persons interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to manage a medical emergency in a remote location.
How much does it cost?
Full Course $1340 (profile student); $1550 (non-profile student) including tuition and text book.
Revalidation Course $400.
How do I register?
Further information is available from the Course Coordinator Debbie Taylor at the RFDS Jandakot Airport, (08) 9417 6314. However bookings for places are made through Challenger TAFE in Fremantle.
Do you need to contact us?
Email: training@rfdswestops.com.au
Telephone: 08 9417 6300
RFDS Western Operations
3 Eagle Drive
Jandakot WA 6164
Course Dates
The dates for 2010 are outlined below.
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Course Dates
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Course Type
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Comments
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| 17 May - 24 May 2010 inclusive |
Full course (six days) |
Completed |
| 8 July 2010 |
Revalidation (one day) |
Completed |
| 6 September - 13 September 2010 inclusive |
Full course (six days) |
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| 4 November 2010 |
Revalidation (one day) |
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| 22 November - 29 November 2010 inclusive |
Full course (six days) |
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