The Medical Assessment Oversight course provides aviation authorities and medical professionals with the essential competencies to ensure the fitness and safety of aviation personnel. This programme focuses on international medical standards, compliance monitoring, and best practices for managing medical certification within civil aviation. In addition, the training delivers a practical, regulatory-aligned framework. It empowers participants to enhance aviation safety performance through effective medical oversight.
The course explores the full lifecycle of aviation medical assessment—from examination procedures to certification decisions and ongoing compliance monitoring. Participants study the requirements of ICAO Annex 1 and the responsibilities of civil aviation authorities. Moreover, they study the processes applied to pilots, air traffic controllers, and other safety-sensitive professionals. Through real-world examples, case discussions, and regulatory references, the course supports participants in applying consistent, accurate, and safety-driven medical oversight practices.
Key topics include medical certification classes, documentation standards, record-keeping, special medical case management, exemption handling, and the safety implications of medical fitness. Additionally, the programme guides participants in identifying risks and ensuring compliance. It also helps them understand how medical decisions support the wider aviation safety system.
