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Key details
Duration
This short course requires 3 full days of face to face attendance in addition to pre-reading and assessment requirements.
Intake
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Entry requirements
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Overview
Applications for 2024 will open from 1st March 2024 and will close on 6th April 2024.
The course focuses on the practical components of providing clinical care in the paediatric and neonatal retrieval setting which includes a 3-day teaching block held at Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus. The impact of the aeromedical environment on patients, procedures and equipment will be discussed. Evidence and theories underpinning the constructs of the paediatric and neonatal care will be explored.
This course would be suitable for current health workers working in acute/critical care/retrieval or pre-hospital health settings with experience or interest in the retrieval space. Participants will be motivated to learn in an intensive, specialist environment, and engage with other clinicians and educators online and in skills stations, simulation, and teaching sessions.
The three weeks of online learning for this short course will be available in May 2024 with the 3 day face to face teaching block held on 7th - 9th May 2024.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Fees
2024 fees for this course are $650.00.
International VET Package
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
To complete the Neonatal and Paediatric Retrieval Skills Course, students are required to complete the unit listed below.
Course structure
Upon successful completion, a digital Badge will be issued.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| ZSCMHLT001 | Neonatal and Paediatric Retrieval Skills | 30 |
| Total | 30 | |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). It is expected that applicants have current or recent work experience in critical care, paediatrics/neonatal acute care retrieval or pre-hospital health settings.
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My advice for anyone who is considering studying a health or science degree at CDU is if you are thinking about it, just do it.
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The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.
Nikki
CDU student
My advice for anyone who is considering studying a health or science degree at CDU is if you are thinking about it, just do it.
Nishat
CDU student
Course details
Location and study mode
Locations: Casuarina, Online
Study Mode: On campus, online
Additional information
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You make CDU
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You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
You make CDU
Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.
How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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