Professional training

The Basic Course in Aviation Medicine (BCAM) provides fundamental theoretical and practical training in physiology, psychology and clinical practice in relation to aerospace medicine. It meets the educational requirements to be able to apply to become an Aeromedical Examiner (AME) with Class 2 medical certification privileges.

This Basic Course is designed to meet the EASA Part Med AMC1 MED.D.0.20 (a) and (b) training requirements for Class 2 Aeromedical Examiners (AMEs).

Note, although the course is delivered in line with EASA regulations it is not currently an EASA approved or recognised training course. We are working to gain EASA accreditation but this is not guaranteed.

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The Advanced Course in Aviation Medicine (ACAM) builds on the foundations of the Basic Course in Aviation Medicine with successful completion of both required to apply for Class 1 medical certification privileges. The course will provide sound theoretical and practical training in physiology, psychology and clinical practice in relation to aerospace medicine.

This Advanced Course is designed to meet the EASA Part Med AMC2 MED.D.0.20 (a) and (b) training requirements for Class 1 Aeromedical Examiners (AMEs). In the UK parts (c) and (d) of EASA Part Med AMC2 MED.D.0.20 relating to practical training in an AeMC and report of demonstrated competence has traditionally been provided by the UK CAA as part of the application process for Class 1 privileges.

Note, although the course is delivered in line with EASA regulations it is not currently an EASA approved or recognised training course. We are working to gain EASA accreditation but this is not guaranteed.

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This course is designed to give participants exposure to and training in the fundamental aspects of aircraft accident investigation. In particular, the course will focus on the medical and human factors aspects of aircraft accident investigation.

King’s College London is a leading academic centre in aerospace medicine and is active in research and education including Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) training. Professor David Newman has been involved as an expert consultant to accident investigations around the world.

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This course introduces the medical and physiological aspects of aviation and space flight and comprises online lectures equivalent to one week of face-to-face teaching.

King’s College London is a leading academic centre in aerospace medicine and is active in research and education including AME training. Professor David Newman has led basic and advanced AME training courses in several countries and has been delivering aerospace medicine short courses in Australia for 20 years.

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