aviation medicine- ICAO
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Aviation Medicine Training

Language: English
Duration:
3 Days
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About the course

The Aviation Medicine course aims to update and reinforce participants’ technical, regulatory, and clinical skills. Key objectives include enhancing knowledge of current aeromedical regulations and reviewing medical certification criteria. The course also focuses on addressing human factors in operational safety. In addition, it covers managing chronic diseases and mental health issues, and applying new scientific evidence in daily practice. The program also emphasises critical thinking through case discussions and decision-making simulations.

Key Topics

Module 1 – Regulatory Updates

  • International ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
  • National civil aviation regulations
  • Ethical and legal responsibilities of the Aeromedical Examiner

Module 2 – Flight Physiology and Aviation Environment

  • Hypoxia and decompression
  • Effects of altitude
  • Spatial disorientation
  • Fatigue and circadian rhythm disruption

Module 3 – Mental Health in Aviation

  • Psychological assessment in medical certification
  • Depression, anxiety, and suicide risk
  • Psychotropic medication considerations
  • Management of critical incidents

Module 4 – Chronic Diseases and Certification

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Neurological conditions
  • Oncology and aeromedical fitness

Module 5 – Psychoactive Substances and Dependency

  • Alcohol and illicit drugs
  • Medication effects on performance
  • Screening and monitoring protocols

Module 6 – Human Factors and Operational Safety

  • Safety culture
  • Human risk management
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Interface between physician and aviation authority

Module 7 – Case Studies and Clinical Discussion

  • Analysis of real cases
  • Controversial certification decisions
  • Recent scientific updates

Objectives

  • Update knowledge on current aeromedical regulations and ICAO standards
  • Review medical certification criteria for pilots and air traffic controllers
  • Discuss complex clinical cases in aviation medicine
  • Update protocols related to mental health in aviation
  • Reinforce understanding of human factors and operational safety
  • Integrate new scientific evidence into daily AME practice
  • Enhance decision-making through case studies and simulations

Targe Audience

  • Licensed medical doctors with previous aviation medicine experience
  • Aeromedical Examiners (AMEs)
  • Healthcare professionals involved in aviation occupational health programs
  • Professionals with basic knowledge of national civil aviation regulations and ICAO standards
  • Individuals seeking recurrent training every 2–3 years to maintain professional competence

Certificate

Upon completion, participants receive
a certificate of achievement.

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