Expedition and Wilderness Medicine - PGDip

Preparation for Expeditions

This module will provide healthcare professionals with the skills, knowledge and methodical approach to prepare and plan a successful and safe expedition in a variety of settings.

Polar and Mountain Healthcare Considerations

This module will provide healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a successful and safe expedition in a polar and/or mountain environment.

Healthcare Application in Ocean, River and Water Settings

This module will provide healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a successful and safe expedition in an aquatic environment.

Healthcare in Desert and Tropical Environments

This module will provide healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a successful and safe expedition in a desert and/or tropical environment.

Treating Common Medical Problems in an Expedition and Wilderness Setting

This module will provide healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to anticipate, plan for and treat potential common medical problems which may arise on expeditions and the additional challenges which exist within remote environments.

Applying Expedition Medicine to Natural Disaster and Relief Management

This module will provide healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to be able to transfer knowledge learnt within expedition and wilderness medicine to a natural disaster situation, providing safe medical care within a variety of environments.