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AMC2 ATCO.MED.C.015  Training courses in aviation medicine

ED Decision 2015/010/R

ADVANCED TRAINING COURSE

(a)       The advanced training course for AMEs should consist of another 60 hours of theoretical and practical training, including specific examination techniques.

(b)       The syllabus for the advanced training course should concentrate on the specific air traffic control environment, and demonstrations and practical skills should be included, where appropriate. The course should cover at least the following subjects:

(1)       Air traffic control working environment;

(2)       Ophthalmology, including demonstration and practical training;

(3)       Otorhinolaryngology, including demonstration and practical training;

(4)       Clinical medicine;

(5)       Cardiovascular system;

(6)       Neurology;

(7)       Psychiatry;

(8)       Oncology;

(9)       Metabolic and endocrine systems;

(10)     Human factors in aviation with a specific focus on the air traffic control environment;

(11)     Problematic use of substances.

(c)       Practical training at an AeMC should be under the guidance and supervision of the Head of the AeMC.

(d)       After the successful completion of the practical training, a report of demonstrated competence should be issued.