Information for DAMEs and DAOs

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Summer 2010

Re-certifying aircrew with Ischaemic Heart Disease
proposed CASA educational sessions
Duties and responsibilities of DAMEs

DAMEs - Need to change your address?

To make changes to your details recorded with CASA, please send an email to dame.liaison@casa.gov.au and include your Name, DAME number and new address.

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.