The aim of this short course is to equip participants with a knowledge of the fundamentals of aerospace medicine, and to apply Australian regulatory standards to aeromedical certification, 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:

1.      Understand the stressors of flight

2.      Critically evaluate the impact of environmental stressors of flight on human physiology and medical conditions.

3.      Apply Australian regulatory principles and procedures when assessing applicants for aeromedical certification.

4.      Apply principles of aeromedical decision making and risk assessment when providing opinions on medical certificate applicants.

5.      Advise on fitness of crew and passengers for flight in the context of the unique operating environment of the individual.

6.      Critically evaluate how various medical conditions may affect fitness for flight and degrade flight safety.

7.      Apply for listing as a CASA credentialed specialist (if applicable).

The Principles of Aerospace Medicine for Medical Professionals is ideal for all medical practitioners in Australia and the region who are interested in knowing more about this exciting area of medicine. To meet the course requirements, you must be a medical doctor with:

1.      Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Medicine; and

2.      Current medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

1.      The course will provide approximately 14 hours of face-to-face engagement delivered as workshops, team activities, lectures, and case studies.

2.      The areas covered include:

3.      Day 1: Regulatory Aviation Medicine, Aeromedical Decision Making, Environmental Physiology, Operating Environments, Human Factors

4.      Day 2: Health and Fitness Standards, Passenger health, Clinical Aviation Medicine Workshops relevant to the discipline of the participants

5.      Self-directed learning by reading the prescribed CASA Guidelines and writing a post course clinical reflection will be expected. In addition, materials such as case studies, online resources, and journal articles will be provided as an online resource to participants, inclusive of the course tuition.  It is expected that the course materials will provide approximately six hours of additional independent learning time.

6.      Location: Canberra

Course dates for 2025 are as follows:

• Course 1 – CASA Offices, Sydney, 16-17 August 2025

  or

• Course 2 - November or December 2025 – location TBA

Fees:

TBC (inclusive of GST)

Inclusions:

• Course materials, including pre-reading.

• Certificate of Participation.

• Access to Aerospace Medicine specialists from Human Aerospace and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

• Administrative and teaching support.

• Catering: morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea

There will be an optional course dinner which is not included

Cancellation

Human Aerospace and CASA reserve the right to cancel or modify the course details, dates, and venues. Registrations exceeding capacity or insufficient enrolments may result in cancellation, with participants notified promptly.

Refunds

Participants may be eligible for refunds under certain conditions:

• If Human Aerospace cancels the course.

• If a visa application is refused (proof required).

• If cancellation occurs six weeks before the start date.

No refunds for withdrawals within six weeks of the start date. Registration can be transferred to a substitute participant or to a later course.