Higher Diploma of Remote Paramedic Practice

Prerequisite: none

RPP101: Remote Emergency Medical Technician (blended learning)

  The REMT module is designed for individuals requiring an EMT certification for work in remote and austere locations worldwide. Past students have been from the security, energy, international guides and academic industries. If you work or spend time in austere environments where access to medical care is often delayed and communication is unreliable, this six-day course is for you! The REMT is the industry standard for mountain leaders, professional guides, close protection team leaders, expeditions, and search and rescue team members.

Certifications: Remote EMT, ITLS and BLS.

RPP102: Applied Human Sciences (online only)

   This module includes human anatomy, pathophysiology and microbiology. It gives a fundamental understanding of human biology and the structure and function of the human body. The pathophysiology section provides a case based learning of human pathology. The microbiology provides a good background understanding of the diseases and processes that will be applicable for the second year modules in tropical and austere medicine.

RPP103: Fundamentals of Paramedic Science (blended learning)

   This module focuses upon the basic concepts, skills and principles that are required for a fundamental safe practice for the remote paramedic. It uses an evidence based approach to describe and demonstrate safe professional practice in the remote clinical setting. It will introduce the direct and indirect factors that influence patient care. It covers how relationships between health care professionals and casualties can be enhanced through effective communication, best practice medical skills and a for thinking outside of the box.

RPP104: Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice (classroom learning)

   This module provides the hands on skills and case based learning that builds on the concepts found in RPP103. The three week module is a comprehensive introduction to the paramedic profession and the practice of advanced medical skills in the remote prehospital environment. Through a variety of didactic and clinical experiences, students will gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the remote paramedic practice. The module includes a strong emphasis on developing an evidence based, assessment-based approach to casualty care that leads to appropriate treatment and evacuation of the critical casualty.

RPP105: Clinical Practicum 

   This module provides hands on clinical experience to practice and perfect the skills learned in RPP104. The 375 hours of clinical placement are conducted under the direct supervision of a medical doctor or advanced practitioner. 

Prerequisite: Diploma in Remote Paramedic Practice or RPL for the equivalent

RPP201: Foundations in Tropical Medicine (blended learning)

  This module provides didactic and hands on classroom based learning that covers wilderness medicine, tropical medicine, expedition medicine and travel medicine. The module was based on disease and non-battle injury (DNBI) research found in the review of recent expeditions and military deployments. It focuses on the top twenty injuries and ailments found in remote clinics worldwide. The module culminates with a prolonged field care exercise.

Certification: Tropical Travel and Expedition Medical Skills course accredited by the Wilderness Medical Society.

RPP202: Advanced Concepts in Austere Clinical Practice (blended learning)

   This module provides didactic and hands on classroom based learning that covers the remote and austere medical skills needed for the advanced practitioner. It covers minor surgical skills, austere laboratory clinical diagnosis and culinates with a prolonged field care exercise. 

Certification: Remote and Austere Medical Skills course accredited by the Wilderness Medical Society.

RPP203: Fundamentals in Critical Care (blended learning)

   This module focuses upon the basic concepts, skills and principles that are required to assess and treat the critical casualty. The course covers haemodynamic monitoring, critical care monitoring, advanced concepts of shock, the treatment of burns in remote environments and prepares the student for the American board certification as a Critical Care Paramedic.

Optional certification: Flight Paramedic (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) accredited by IBSC.

RPP204: Clinical Practicum

   This module provides hands on clinical experience to practice and perfect the skills learned in RPP203. The 750 hours of clinical placement are conducted under the direct supervision of a medical doctor or advanced practitioner. 

RPP205: Capstone Project (online)

   This module is a dissertation provides an opportunity for the student to produce an individual study project developed from an aspect of the remote paramedic practice in which they are particularly interested. It will enable students to further develop skills acquired throughout the remote paramedic programme such as evidence based practice, problem solving, critical thinking and the reflective practice. The capstone project will provide a mechanism by which students will be able to demonstrate autonomy and self-direction whilst undertaking a real problem solving exercise within a topic area of their choice relevant to the remote paramedic practice. 

Location of courses

   The College is located in Pretty Bay, Malta. Most of our classroom training is located there. We offer the Diploma of Remote Paramedic Practice in Tanzania each summer semester. 

European Credit Transfer Scheme

Wilderness Medical Society

International Board for Specialty Certifications

   Annual tuition: €7500

​Registration deadline is 1 September of each year. 

​Discount option: The College does provide discounted tuition for citizens of countries listed in the   United Nations' list of developing countries. This list can be found here.

​Payment plans are available. 

   Due to the requirements for EU accreditation, the College will look at all applications for recognising prior learning. There is no guarantee that the College will accept any prior learning. 

   RPL Cost: €150

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