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Medical Care on Offshore and Inland Waters includes on water field work utilising watercraft with students participating in real world water rescues and medical techniques.
In addition to the usual tuition fees, this unit attracts a field work levy of $2,000 to cover running costs.
During the on water field work experiences students will be required to:
- Employ principles of the Accident Management Plan framework.
- Demonstrate accident management planning for a single and multiple patient problem.
- Demonstrate approaches to rescue and repatriation planning.
- Demonstrate principles of teamwork in an emergency situation.
Each of the units within the Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments course provides advanced, experiential learning that cannot be replicated in a classroom or simulated environment. The field components are essential to achieving the intended learning outcomes, as they expose students to realistic, high-stakes conditions that develop critical decision-making, teamwork, and applied clinical skills in extreme or remote environments.
Introduction
Medical Care on Offshore and Inland Waters provides a both a theoretical and practical introduction to the planning and delivery of medical care in various aquatic settings: from scientific expeditions and Antarctic cruises on large ships through to white-water rafting and kayaking expeditions. The unit runs as an approximately 8-day residential, intensive course that covers non-clinical theoretical topics such as maritime regulations and maritime search and rescue, clinical topics such as marine envenomation, drowning and cold injury, and then combines these with practical scenarios and exercises in a swift water setting. The unit concludes with the completion of one online written assessment.
Summary
| Unit name | Medical Care on Offshore and Inland Waters |
| Unit code | CAM635 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor Daniel Lack |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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On-campus- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/02/2027 | 16/03/2027 | 19/04/2027 | 13/06/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe an approach to expedition planning in the maritime and other aquatic environments, particularly that related to health care and the design of medical kits;
- Describe and apply the Accident Management Plan for emergencies in wilderness areas, for both single and multiple patient problems;
- Describe and apply approaches to safety, prevention, and rescue in aquatic environments
- Describe and apply principles of leadership, followership and team-working in emergency situations
- Demonstrate the management of common and important problems and conditions encountered in freshwater and marine aquatic environments.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 060101 | $1,755.00 | $1,755.00 | not applicable |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Fieldwork 66 hours; Workshop (On Campus) 24 hours; Individual Study 30 hours. |
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| Assessment | Practical assessment (50%)|Written assignment (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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