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Providing Clinical Care in Remote and Austere Environments

Stabilisation and Treatment Awaiting Transfer (STAT) - Remote and Austere

Our Providing Clinical Care in Remote and Austere Environments course focuses on the knowledge and skills required to provide extended care to patients in Rural, Remote and Austere settings.

Why study with us

  • Engaging course programme delivered by experts in the field including clinical skills and reasoning teaching using a combination of simulation and case-based learning, with small class sizes to facilitate and encourage interaction.
  • Multi-professional learning – develop your skills alongside other members of the extended multidisciplinary team.
  • A blended learning approach that combines best use of available online technologies with a short face-to-face block at our campus.
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Course overview

Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
Delivery: Blended Learning – Online and on campus
Study mode: Part time
Duration: Online pre-recorded materials and guided reading with live webinars over 10-12 weeks followed by face-to-face seminar block on location and on campus.
Campus: Preston/Westlakes
Start date: March 2025

Topics covered include:

  • Extended stabilisation and initiation of treatment of the sick patient pending transfer pending arrival of retrieval services in the remote and austere context.
  • Content of medical equipment and PPE to be carried by practitioners entering remote and austere environments.
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Moral, ethical, and legal considerations
  • Working with HEMS, Ambulance, BASICs, Critical Care Outreach and Retrieval services

This course builds on knowledge and skills that are covered in the UCLan STAT (Rural) and UMeC (Urgent Medical Care) courses.

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Our facilities

The face-to-face component of the course is taught at the UCLan Preston or Westlakes Campus.

Students have full access to the extensive UCLan library and academic support facilities. These are available online via the student hub, and on campus.

All materials on the course reading list are available electronically.

Future careers

This course is ideal for practitioners who are aspiring to work in Remote and Rural settings who want to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to work in these locations. It’s also ideal for practitioners already working in these locations, enabling further professional and academic development.

Entry requirements

This course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Care Practitioners and Physician Associates. It may also be suitable for clinicians in related fields such as physiotherapists, paramedics, practice nurses and secondary care doctors who will be working in rural and remote hospitals.

  • Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree in related subject
  • Applicants must hold Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) qualification or relevant professional qualification, holding professional registration (GMC, NMC, HCPC, GDC or international equivalent)
  • Applications from other related professions will be considered on an individual basis
  • IELTS: Score of at least 6.5 or equivalent

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.
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This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry

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