Study the Postgraduate Certificate in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGCertAeroRT)
Join a learning community focused on professional aeromedical care
At Otago, you will study with the Occupational and Aviation Medicine Unit, a team with extensive experience in aeromedical retrieval and transport. Distance learning allows you to continue working while learning through webinars, guided online study, and discussions with peers and teachers across the field. Our programmes reflect international best practice and connect you to a professional learning community focused on delivering advanced care in complex transport environments.
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Programme details
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGCertAeroRT)
Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Every applicant must have been awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or have an equivalent medical qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Structure of the Programme
The programme shall consist of two papers in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport, AVME 717 and AVME 718.
Duration of the Programme
The minimum time in which a candidate may complete the certificate is one year of half-time study, and the maximum time is three years from commencing study.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
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Study Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport at Otago
Study aeromedical retrieval with industry-connected Otago experts
This qualification combines flexible distance study with teaching grounded in international best practice, helping you build specialist expertise without stepping away from professional commitments. You will learn with industry-connected staff from Otago’s Occupational and Aviation Medicine Unit and develop a stronger understanding of the systems, logistics, and decision-making that shape aeromedical care. It is a practical way to deepen your capability, strengthen your credibility in the field, and prepare for broader clinical or leadership opportunities in retrieval and transport medicine.
More information
Dr Robin Griffiths
Tel 021 620 148
Fax 64 4 389 5427
Email rob.griffiths@otago.ac.nz
Programme Manager
Tel 64 4 385 5590
Fax 64 4 389 5427
Email oamu@otago.ac.nz
See the OAMU website for more information.
