CASA Aviation Medicals
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Class 1 - ATPL, CPL , valid for 1 year
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Class 2 - PPL , valid for 4 years for applicants less than 40 years old, and 2 years for applicants more than 40 years old
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Class 3 - Air Traffic Controllers, valid for 2 years
Change in Medical Condition
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If you experience a change in your medical condition lasting more than 7 days (for class 1) or more than 30 days ( for class 2 & 3), you need to notify your DAME
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Ground yourself, see you DAME
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Get a medical certificate for grounding if needed
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Clearance - medical assessment by your DAME to certify that you are cleared for flight duties once you are recovered
Things to note before coming for your medical
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Complete and submit your MRS questionnaire online and pay the CASA admin fee of $75
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Note if you require extra tests ( ECG, Audiology tests, blood tests)
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Fast for 8-12 hours prior if you require fasting blood tests
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You may be seen by an assesor prior to being seen by a DAME
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The total appointment time varies from 30 min to 1 hour depending on your medical.
Services
These are extra tests that CASA require at initial class 1 medicals and at certain ages. You will be informed which you require when you book. You can also look this up on the CASA website based on your class of medical and age. They include :
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ECG - a tracing of the electrical activity of your heart
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Audiology test - hearing test in a sound proof booth
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Blood tests - we have pathology facilities onsite and you will be personally bled by either a DAME or a trained nurse