MSc Advanced Retrieval and Transfer

Program Overview

The MSc Advanced Retrieval and Transfer program at Bangor University equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to become Advanced Retrieval and Transfer Practitioners. Through a blended learning approach, students gain expertise in critical care, invasive ventilation, and patient transfer. The program prepares graduates for careers in the ACCTS setting and other advanced critical care and prehospital care pathways.

Program Outline

MSc Advanced Retrieval and Transfer - Extracted Information

Degree Overview:

• Objective: This program aims to provide a robust academic framework for individuals training to become Advanced Retrieval and Transfer Practitioners (ART practitioners).
The program covers the repatriation, transfer, and retrieval of patients across the region/UK.
• Target Audience: The program is intended for healthcare professionals who wish to formalize and develop their practice within the ACCTS (Acute Critical Care Transfer Service) setting.
• Knowledge and Skills Acquired: Students will gain an in-depth understanding of current issues in retrieval and transfer medicine, master critical appraisal techniques, and develop a broader perspective on clinical practice within the advanced critical care transfer and retrieval environment.
• Professional Development: The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills and qualifications to progress towards their chosen career pathway.

Outline:

• Module Duration: 3 years (part-time)
• Module Content: The program covers topics related to advanced critical care, invasive ventilation, invasive haemodynamic monitoring and support, interpretation of investigations, prehospital care, level 3 inter-hospital transfer, clinical assessment, rapid diagnostics, therapeutics, clinical management, and critical thinking.
• Module Structure: The program employs diverse teaching and learning strategies including e-learning, practice-based learning competencies and logs, tutorials, clinical skills workshops, self-directed study, and clinical attachments.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program utilizes various assessment methods including unseen examinations, viva voce, essays, presentations, MCQs, OSPEs (Objective Structured Physical Examinations), MSFs (Multi-Source Feedback), and WPBA Portfolios.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program employs a variety of teaching methods including e-learning, tutorials, clinical skills workshops, and self-directed study.
• Faculty: The program is taught by academic personnel from Bangor University and clinical staff from relevant healthcare organizations.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers a blended learning approach with a focus on practical skills development through clinical attachments.

Careers:

• Career Options:Graduates from this program are prepared for careers as Advanced Retrieval and Transfer Practitioners within the ACCTS (Acute Critical Care Transfer Service) setting.
They can also pursue other career pathways in advanced critical care and prehospital care.

Other:

• New Course: This program is new for September 2024 and is subject to validation.
• Inclusive Provision: The program provides a variety of assessment methods to cater to different learning styles and needs.
• Employer Support: The program encourages employer support through letters of support and clinical attachment opportunities.
• Entry Requirements: A first degree at 2:i or 1st class standard is required.
Other requirements include a professional registration, enhanced DBS check, strong references and personal statement, and access to clinical attachments. Interviews are conducted for shortlisted candidates.