HSE Offshore Medic




Qualification Code:

OM1

Duration:

1 week (after 1 week e-learning) then Placement

Delivery Method:

Classroom & Online

Cost:

£2150 (Exluding Placement)

HSE Offshore Medic

Course Overview

Train as an HSE-approved Offshore Medic through a flexible combination of online learning, classroom training and supervised clinical practice.

The HSE Offshore Medic programme is for qualified healthcare professionals who intend to provide medical care on offshore installations operating in UK waters.

The programme prepares learners to assess and manage illness and injury in remote environments where they may be required to work independently and make clinical decisions with limited immediate support.

MediPro delivers the programme in three stages:

  1. Online learning

Complete 22 online modules covering subjects including health promotion, medical and surgical emergencies, minor illness, wound care, diving-related illness, gas toxicity, shock, drowning, burns and medicines administration.

You will have access to the online learning for up to 12 months. All required online learning and assessments must be completed before you attend the classroom course.

  1. Classroom training

Attend five consecutive days of practical classroom training at MediPro.

The classroom element develops your patient assessment and clinical management skills. It includes airway management, wound care, suturing, catheterisation, advanced life support, trauma management, intravenous access and intraosseous access.

  1. Clinical placement

Complete a compulsory 60-hour supervised clinical placement and practice assessment document.

You cannot complete the HSE Offshore Medic qualification until all three stages, including the placement, have been successfully completed.

If you work in a suitable clinical setting, or can arrange your own placement, MediPro must approve the proposed placement before it begins.

If you cannot access a suitable placement, MediPro can arrange a 60-hour placement at a local NHS hospital. This costs an additional £700, including VAT, and can be selected during checkout.

If you are unsure whether you need to purchase a placement, please contact us before booking.

Why Choose This Course at MediPro?

  • HSE approved – The programme meets the training requirements for Offshore Medics working under the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (First-Aid) Regulations.
  • Flexible delivery – Complete the programme through online learning, five days of classroom training and supervised clinical practice.
  • Designed around your commitments – Complete the online learning at your own pace before selecting a suitable classroom date.
  • Practical experience – Develop and demonstrate your clinical competence through a 60-hour supervised placement.
  • Experienced clinical tutors – Training is delivered by experienced offshore medics, paramedics and registered healthcare professionals.
  • Career support – Learners who successfully complete the programme will receive a guaranteed interview with a local agency to help them take their first step into offshore work.

The £2,150 course fee includes online learning, classroom tuition, assessments, course materials, registration, certification and a light lunch during classroom training.

It does not include a MediPro-arranged placement or any other optional services selected during checkout.

You can add the following services when booking your course. These are not included in the £2,150 course fee.

60-hour hospital placement

The clinical placement is a compulsory part of the qualification, but purchasing a placement from MediPro is optional.

Select this option if you do not work in a suitable clinical environment and cannot arrange your own approved placement.

MediPro will arrange a 60-hour supervised placement at a local NHS hospital. The cost is £700, including VAT.

Placement dates are arranged separately and are subject to availability.

ITLS Completer

Select this option if you wish to complete the additional requirements for the relevant International Trauma Life Support certification.

This is an optional additional certification and is not required to receive the HSE Offshore Medic qualification.

Please contact MediPro before booking if you are unsure whether you need this option.

Bideltoid shoulder measurement

A bideltoid measurement records your shoulder width. Offshore operators and helicopter providers may use this measurement when allocating helicopter seating and travel arrangements.

This service is not part of the HSE Offshore Medic qualification.

OEUK medical

An OEUK medical assesses whether you meet the required medical fitness standard for offshore work.

Booking this option does not automatically guarantee that a medical certificate will be issued. Certification remains subject to the outcome of the medical assessment.

An OEUK medical is separate from the HSE Offshore Medic qualification, although employers or offshore operators will normally require appropriate evidence of medical fitness before allowing someone to work offshore.

Prices for optional services are shown during checkout.

The programme covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to assess and manage patients in remote and offshore environments.

Online learning topics include:

• Health promotion and occupational health
• Medical and surgical emergencies
• Minor illness and injury
• Wound assessment and management
• Burns and shock
• Drowning and diving-related illness
• Gas toxicity
• Medicines and drug administration

Classroom 5 day training includes:

• Structured patient assessment
• Airway management
• Advanced life support
• Trauma assessment and management
• Wound care and suturing
• Catheterisation
• Intravenous access
• Intraosseous access
• Practical emergency scenarios

During the clinical placement, you will work under appropriate supervision and complete the required practice assessment document.

You will be assessed throughout each stage of the programme.

Stage 1 – Online learning

• Multiple-choice assessments
• Written submissions
• Completion of the required online modules

Stage 2 – Classroom training

• Practical assessments
• Written assessments
• Clinical scenarios

Stage 3 – Clinical placement

• 60 hours of supervised clinical practice
• Completion of the practice assessment document
• Confirmation of the required clinical competencies

After successfully completing all three stages, you will receive:

  • HSE Offshore Medic certification, valid for three years
  • Pre-Hospital Trauma Management certification endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, valid for three years
  • Advanced Life Support Skills certificate
  • Clinical History Taking and Physical Assessment certificate

Optional qualifications or services purchased during checkout are separate from the core HSE Offshore Medic award.

 

The HSE requires learners beginning an Offshore Medic programme to have a high level of existing medical knowledge and experience.

Before starting the programme, you must normally have at least two years’ relevant experience as one of the following:

• A registered nurse appearing on the NMC register
• An HCPC-registered paramedic
• A doctor appearing on the GMC register
• An Army CMT1 or RMA1
• A Navy Leading Medical Assistant
• An RAF Medical Assistant or Medic
• An equivalent internationally recognised healthcare professional

Military applicants must be able to provide evidence of their qualification on their discharge documentation and have access to the relevant Ministry of Defence training records.

Clinical placement

All learners must complete a 60-hour clinical placement. If you intend to use your workplace or arrange your own placement, you must contact MediPro so that we can confirm its suitability.

Enhanced DBS check

Learners using a placement arranged by MediPro will require an enhanced DBS check. MediPro will arrange the application as part of the placement process.

International applicants

International qualifications and professional experience must be reviewed before enrolment. International applicants should contact MediPro before booking to confirm their eligibility, evidence requirements and placement arrangements.

We provide a number of options to support you fund and finance this course. These include:

  • 12 month payment plan – we can support learners to spread the cost of their training over the 12 month period in equal instalments at 0% interest.
  • Multiple booking discount – for companies who book 4 or more learners onto this course, you will be given a 15% discount on the total price.
  • Returning learners – all learners who choose to use us again for their refresher will be given 10% off the total price as a way to thank you for your support.
  • Course Fee Money-Back Guarantee – On eligible courses, if you attend, complete the required learning, follow tutor guidance and still do not pass, we will refund your course fee.

Over 10,000 people have begun their clinical career with us.

Our clients include the largest NHS ambulance services, and leading multinational corporations. We have trained thousands of students, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Both Rob and Tony the CERAD tutors were absolutely amazing, helpful and patient with us. Couldn’t have asked for better trainers or a better bunch of people to take this journey with!

Tia Sayer

Apprentice Emergency Technician

I completed my level 3 CERAD in March of this year, this was the third course I have done with Medipro in the last 14 months. In all of the courses I have done with Medipro I have found nothing but genuine, friendly, top class people. 

Phil Brazier

Level 3 CERAD

The teacher was very knowledgeable and made the lessons fun so it was easy to absorb. I am new to the Medical Diving field so it was very exciting learning more and going deeper into medical conditions and illnesses specific to diving. Being a diver, it will be a great asset for me to recognise and be able to administer aid should it be needed.

Kevin

Diver Medic Technician

Medipro is a very responsive apprenticeship training provider. They help us build and retain a very skilled, competent and patient care focused team of Emergency Care Assistants.

James Tavener

Training Manager

I would definitely recommend you guys to others. I feel like there’s a lot of support when needed. It’s been really enjoyable.

Imogen Fitzgerald

Apprentice Emergency Medical Technician

I think the course so far has been really good. I’ve liked the practical sessions. It’s clear what we need to learn and there’s a lot of support as well.

Amy Palfreyman

Apprentice Emergency Medical Technician

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