Diploma in NATO Medical Evacuation Strategies
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in NATO medical evacuation strategies: 8 modules covering medical support in operations (AJP-4.10), MEDEVAC and CASEVAC, air, land and maritime evacuation, planning and coordination, equipment and standards (STANAG 3204, EN 1789, EN 13718) and humanitarian law, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in NATO Medical Evacuation Strategies — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
Fees for Canada: C$1,400 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Understand Allied medical support doctrine.
Distinguish between and plan MEDEVAC and CASEVAC evacuations.
Analyse air evacuation assets.
Plan land and maritime evacuations.
Coordinate evacuation with the support of simulation.
Apply medical equipment standards.
Integrate humanitarian law into medical planning.
Who it's for
- Medical planners.
- Aeromedical evacuation coordinators.
- Medical logistics managers.
- Emergency analysts.
- Medical equipment technicians.
- Humanitarian law advisers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter military healthcare.
What you'll work with
- AJP-4.10 (Allied joint doctrine for medical support)
- STANAG 3204 (aeromedical evacuation)
- EN 1789 (medical vehicles and their equipment: road ambulances)
- EN 13718-1 (medical vehicles and their equipment: air ambulances)
- Geneva Conventions (I and II) (protection of the wounded, sick and medical personnel)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
- AnyLogic
- ArcGIS Pro
- QGIS
- MATLAB
8 modules
1.1AJP-4.10 doctrine1.2Medical echelons Role 1 to Role 41.3The evacuation chain1.4Principles of medical support1.5Medical planning1.6Medical resources1.7Multinational support1.8Lessons from Afghanistan1.9Interface with civilian healthcare1.10Case study: medical deployment of a brigade
2.1Definitions and differences2.2The 10-1-2 rule2.3Evacuation times2.4Patient classification2.5Triage2.6Standardised evacuation request2.7Evacuation coordination2.8Available platforms2.9Medical communications2.10Workshop: workflow of an evacuation request
3.1Medical helicopters3.2Fixed-wing aircraft3.3Strategic evacuation3.4Tactical aeromedical evacuation3.5Aircraft configuration3.6On-board medical equipment3.7Flight physiology3.8Aeromedical crews3.9Flight safety3.10Practical exercise: configuring a medical helicopter
4.1Protected ambulances4.2Tactical medical vehicles4.3Hospital ships4.4Embarked Role 2 capability4.5Medical logistics4.6Extreme climatic conditions4.7Evacuation in urban areas4.8Evacuation in disasters4.9Coordination with civilian assets4.10Case study: land evacuation plan
5.1Evacuation coordination centre5.2Medical logistics5.3Medical information systems5.4Allied interoperability5.5Simulation of patient flows5.6Facility location5.7Route planning5.8Hospital capacity management5.9Multinational exercises5.10Workshop: patient flow simulation in AnyLogic
6.1STANAG 3204 on aeromedical evacuation6.2EN 1789 standard for ambulances6.3EN 13718 standard for air ambulances6.4Certification of medical equipment for flight6.5RTCA DO-160G testing6.6Medical oxygen on board6.7Stretchers and securing systems6.8Equipment maintenance6.9Certified training6.10Practical exercise: verification of equipment for flight
7.1Protection of the medical mission7.2Geneva Conventions I and II7.3Use of the emblem7.4Medical neutrality7.5Medical ethics in operations7.6Care for the civilian population7.7Cooperation with NGOs7.8Protection of health data7.9Attacks on healthcare7.10Case study: analysis of an incident against the medical mission
8.1Deployment scenario8.2Medical risk analysis8.3Echelon structure8.4Evacuation assets8.5Coordination plan8.6Capacity simulation8.7Legal aspects8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AnyLogic, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures from patient flow simulations, evacuation route planning and verification of medical equipment for flight. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: AJP-4.10, STANAG 3204, EN 1789, EN 13718-1, Geneva Conventions (I and II), RTCA DO-160G.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with AnyLogic, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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