Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Aviation medicals

Information for DAMEs and DAOs

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June 2008

  • New CASA contacts
  • Drug and Alcohol training
  • Head Injuries and Certification
  • Resting ECGs
  • Chasing information

Results of the MRS Online Survey

An online survey was conducted in May on DAME views about the MRS-online system for submission of Aviation medical assessments.  Thank you to all who responded.  We received 156 responses and this consisted of 38% who are current users and 62% who use the paper system. CASA received extremely valuable feedback from responses. Some of the issues had already been identified by CASA and others were new considerations.

Download the results of the survey

DAMEs - Change your address online

It is now easy to change your address details using the new online form.

Review of the Class 2 Medical Certification System

CASA is seeking feedback from the aviation industry and other relevant stakeholders about the Class 2 medical certification system. Various options for the future management of Class 2 medicals are proposed to further streamline the process and to ensure it is more efficient.

Download the discussion paper and provide comments

Australian Certificate of Civil Aviation Medicine - Monash University

This two week on campus course introduces medical practitioners to the medical aspects of civil aviation in Australia and satisfies CASA's requirements for basic training of Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (DAME). 

Postgraduate Certificate in Aviation Medicine - Edith Cowan University

This course is recognised as an appropriate qualification for doctors seeking appointment as a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Aviation Medicine Qualifications - Otago University

The Wellington School of Medicine, Otago University offer a range of internationally recognised courses in aviation medicine. The one year part-time Certificate in Civil Aviation Medicine course provides the core AME competencies required by ICAO and CASA.

Doctors who want to specialise in aviation medicine usually take the taught, four year part-time Masters in Aviation Medicine or the three year Diploma and Certificate combination.

 
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