Principles of Aeromedical Certification: for Medical Specialists
- 7 December 2024
- 8 December 2024
Overview
This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the aeromedical certification of pilots and air traffic controllers. It is designed for non-GP medical specialists across various disciplines, without prior exposure to aviation medicine.
Delving into the realm of aviation medicine, this short course navigates the nuances of environmental physiology, operational flying aspects, medical regulatory frameworks, and the critical interplay between clinical conditions and flight safety. It will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to critically evaluate medical conditions and environmental stressors and advise on fitness for flight. Completion of the course will also entitle you to be listed with CASA as a Specialist with aviation medicine credentials.
Developed collaboratively by academic experts from the ANU and CASA, this course promises a thorough exploration of the vital principles underpinning aeromedical certification, ensuring a safer sky for all.
CASA is excited to see the development of aviation medicine education opportunities by ANU. No matter what the specialty, every doctor in Australia is likely to provide care to pilots and air traffic controllers in their practice. Being able to understand the setting where their patient works (and plays), and how the care provided contributes to the aviation safety system, will help those doctors provide the best care possible. CASA also welcomes the opportunity to have initial and currency training for doctors who are designated within the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations provided by an academic institution of the calibre of ANU.
Course details
Learning outcomes
The aim of this short course is equip participants to apply Australian regulatory standards to aeromedical certification, be able to assess risks and environmental stressors, evaluate aircraft-related health and safety concerns, determine fitness for flight, and analyse the impact of medical conditions on flight safety.
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply Australian regulatory principles and procedures when assessing applicants for aeromedical certification.
- Apply principles of aeromedical decision making and risk assessment when providing opinions on medical certificate applicants.
- Critically evaluate the impact of environmental stressors of flight on human physiology and medical conditions.
- Advise on fitness for flight in the context of the unique operating environment of the individual.
- Critically evaluate how various medical conditions may affect fitness for flight and degrade flight safety.
- Apply for listing as a CASA credentialed specialist.
Who should enrol
The Principles of Aeromedical Certification for Recreational Flying: Short Course (for Medical Specialists) is ideal for non-GP medical specialists in Australia who may wish to apply for medical specialist status with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. To meet the course requirements you must have the following:
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Medicine; and
- Current medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); and
- Fellowship of a non-GP learned specialist medical college.
Note: ANU is working with CASA to develop training opportunities for Specialist GPs as care providers and for issuing relevant aviation medical certificates. Join the waitlist for the upcoming course, Principles of Aeromedical Certification for Recreational Flying: for General Practitioners.
Faculty
Professor Gordon Cable AM
Professor in Space Medicine
Course Convenor, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology
Professor Cable is a Professor in the Practice of Space Medicine at the ANU and a Fellow of the Australasian College of Aerospace Medicine. He is co-founder and Head of Flight Medicine with Human Aerospace Pty Ltd and had a long-standing role with the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine in Aerospace Medicine Training. He was Space Medicine and Life Sciences Lead on secondment from RAAF at the Australian Space Agency (2020 – 2021) and holds multiple Fellowships of professional aerospace organisations in Australia and internationally.
Professor Tracy Smart AO
Professor, Military and Aerospace Medicine
ANU School of Medicine and Psychology
Dr Kate Manderson
Principal Medical Officer, Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Dr Manderson is the Principal Medical Officer for the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Her background as an aerospace medicine Specialist is through the Australian Defence Force with the Royal Australian Navy, later moving into the civil sector in the Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine. She is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Aerospace Medicine Association, the Australasian College of Aerospace Medicine and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She also has extensive experience in prevocational and Specialist medical education, and in clinical and corporate leadership and governance with particular focus on rural primary health care.
Dr Tony Hochberg
Deputy Principal Medical Officer, Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Dr Hochberg is Deputy Principal Medical Officer for the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority. His background includes Aviation Doctor for CAA NZ/CASA and Corporate Physician, where he has managed complex aeromedical retrievals, medical repatriation of acute hyperbaric injuries, provided corporate medical advice on international travel health. He has taught at Edith Cowan University, University Otago, and Curtin University, teaching in aviation medicine (postgraduate) and occupational medicine and toxicology (undergraduate).
Delivery
- Two days, in person, as well as additional independent learning time
- Total time commitment: 20 hours consisting of 14 hours of face-to-face engagement and 6 hours of self-learning
- Location: CASA Canberra office, 18 Marcus Clarke St
- Delivered as workshops, team activities, lectures, and case studies.
Schedule
Day 1
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8.00am | Arrive and sign-in |
| 8.30am | Course overview and introduction to aerospace medicine |
| 9.00am | The flying task |
| 9.45am | Environmental physiology of flight |
| 10.45am | Morning tea |
| 11.00am | Human factors in aviation |
| 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.15pm | Principles of Aeromedical decision-making: Part 1 |
| 2.15pm | Principles of Aeromedical decision-making: Part 2 |
| 3.30pm | Afternoon tea |
| 3.45pm | Health and fitness standards | Ophtho session |
| 5.15pm | Wrap up and Q&A |
| 5.30pm | Close |
Day 2
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8.00am | Arrive and sign-in |
| 8.30am | Small group workshops: case studies |
| 10.00am | Morning tea |
| 10.15am | Group discussion 1 |
| 11.00am | Group discussion 2 |
| 11.45am | Group discussion 3 |
| 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.15pm | Panel Q&A |
| 2.00pm | Wrap up |
| 2.30pm | Close |
Fees & inclusions
Fees
AUS$2,400 (including GST)
Inclusions
- Course materials including any pre-reading materials.
- ANU College of Health and Medicine Certificate: Participants who satisfactorily complete this course will receive a Certificate of Participation from the ANU College of Health and Medicine, indicating the number of hours of learning and the topics covered.
- Administrative support including registration and enrolment, and teaching support.
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Cancellation
The Australian National University and CASA reserve the right to cancel the course or change course title, content, dates, and venues. We also reserve the right to decline registrations where registrations exceed capacity or cancel the course due to insufficient registrations. In the event of cancellation, as much notice as possible will be provided to participants registered for the course.
Refunds
Under the circumstances outlined below, participants may be eligible for a full refund of their fees.
- If ANU is unable to offer the course.
- If a participant’s visa application is refused. Evidence of refusal is mandatory, and participants must provide the decision record from the Department of Home Affairs in the case of a visa refusal.
- If a participant cancels their place in the course in writing at least six weeks before the course start date.
No fees will be refunded if the participant withdraws from the course within six weeks of the course start date. Registration is transferable to a substitute participant.
Partners
This course is produced in partnership with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
