This medicine in remote areas (MIRA) course has been developed for all medical professional who works in or wants to work within remote areas as a tier 1 remote medic. We have a team of professionals who have focused the delivery of this course to all aspects of clinical care that may present particular challenges in such conditions. We adopt a blended style of learning which include pre-reading, self directed study, group work, presentations and practical workshops.
– Subjects covered included in 5 days
- CABCDE Assessment and management
- Oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Burns & Heat related illness
- Medical emergencies
- Altitude sickness and cold weather injuries
- Tropical disease and sexually transmitted illnesses
- Drowning
- Psychiatric emergencies
- Prolonged field care
- Patient evacuation and Aeromed
- Primary care and wound management
- COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
- FPOS-I or equivalent trained
- (proof of certification needed)
