Training

• The course equips AMEs with a clear understanding of aviation physiology, human performance limitations, and environmental factors affecting flight safety, enabling them to assess fitness to fly rather than solely clinical fitness. This knowledge is critical for identifying aeromedical risks, preventing in-flight incapacitation, and applying appropriate medical limitations and follow-up.
• Overall, the Aviation Medicine Basic Course enhances the quality, consistency, and safety of aeromedical certification, supports CAA compliance with ICAO SARPs and USOAP-CMA expectations, and provides a solid foundation for AME professional development and progression to advanced aviation medicine qualifications.

AMEs, CAA medical staff, nurses, flight ops personnel, etc.

• MODULE 1 – Introduction to Aviation Medicine
• MODULE 2 – Aviation Physiology

• 2.1 Atmospheric and Gas Laws
• 2.2 Hypoxia
• 2.3 Acceleration (G-forces)
• 2.4 Barotrauma
• 2.5 Decompression Sickness

• MODULE 3 – Aerospace Clinical Medicine

• 3.1 Cardiovascular System
• 3.2 Respiratory System
• 3.3 Neurology
• 3.4 Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
• 3.5 Vision and Ophthalmology
• 3.6 ENT and Hearing
• 3.7 Mental Health

• MODULE 4 – Human Performance & Limitations
• MODULE 5 – Aviation Psychology
• MODULE 6 – Aviation Toxicology
• MODULE 7 – Aviation Nutrition and Fitness
• MODULE 8 – Aviation Environment
• MODULE 9 – Aviation Medical Certification

• 9.1 Regulatory Framework
• 9.2 Medical Certification Classes
• 9.3 Medical Assessment Process

• MODULE 10 – Aviation Medical Examination Techniques
• MODULE 11 – Accident & Incident Medicine (Introduction)

Teaching methods: Lectures, Case Studies