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Accreditation
  • IHCD / Edexcel Paramedic Award
    (Module G, H, I, J)
  • International Maritime Organization via the
    South African Maritime Shipping Authority
    (SAMSA Ship Captains Medic Certification)
Description Ronin’s Remote Medic Course uses the Institute of Health Care Development Paramedic modules (IHCD module G, H, I & J) as well as the Ship Captains Medic Award accredited by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) as a basis for its training. Eligible Ambulance Technicians (IHCD Ambulance Aid Certification) and returning Ronin Intermediate Remote Medic graduates can apply to complete the Advanced Remote Medic Course.

The course aim is to train Medics with sufficient skills & knowledge to work independently in a remote setting in some of the world most hostile and challenging environments e.g.
  • anti-piracy operation aboard ships,
  • aboard aircraft
  • on remote expeditions
  • in high risk close protection environments
  • and remote special forces operations.
Ronin's Remote Medicine Courses are presented in conjunction with the Division of Emergency Medicine of the Universities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch.
Theoretical Curriculum
  • Introduction to Emergency Medical Services
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Patient Assessment
  • Trauma & Medical Emergencies
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Pharmacology & Protocols
  • Primary Healthcare
  • Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Paediatrics
  • AHA BLS Health Care Providers Resuscitation with AED
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Operations (e.g. Mass Casualty, Hazmat, etc.)
  • Operational Telemetric Medicine
  • Analgesia within the Remote Medical Setting
  • Antibiotics within the Remote Medical Setting
  • Remote Dentistry within the Remote Medical Setting
Practical Curriculum
  • Magill's Forceps & Foreign Body Removal
  • Laryngeal Tube & Oropharangeal Insertion
  • Endo-tracheal Tube Insertion
  • Needle & Surgical Cricothyrodotomy
  • Oxygen Administration & Nebulisation
  • Bag Valve Mask Ventilation
  • Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
  • Chest Decompression
  • CPR & Manual Defibrillation
  • ECG & SATS Monitoring
  • Synchronised Cardioversion
  • Transcutaneous Pacing
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • External & Femoral Jugular Cannulation
  • Intra-Osseous Access
  • Haemoglucose Monitoring
  • Dextrose Administration
  • Intramuscular Injection
  • Basic Suturing
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Medical History Taking
Pre-Course Requirements IHCD Ambulance Aid certification
or
Ambulance Emergency Assistant (HPCSA Registered)
Duration

Phase 4: 8 Weeks Residential Theory Phase

Phase 5: 400 hours within your current front line service

Phase 6: 8 Weeks Residential Practical Phase in Partnership with the Division of Emergency Medicine of University of Cape Town & Stellenbosch University
   

Course Info


Advanced Remote Medic Course Theory Phase Course Dates - 2010

Start Finish Availability

22nd of March 2010

14th of May 2010
Completed

Advanced Remote Medic Hospital and Final Assessment Course Dates - 2010

Start Finish Availability

25th of January 2010

19th of March 2010
Completed

4th of Ocotber 2010

26th of November 2010
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Advanced Remote Medic Course Theory Phase Course Dates - 2011

Start Finish Availability

31st of January 2011

25th of March  2011
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Advanced Remote Medic Hospital and Final Assessment Course Dates - 2011

Start Finish Availability

26th of September 2011

18th of November 2011
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