Aerospace Medical Expertise: Accidents, Exams & Safety

Master Aerospace Medicine: Understand physiological challenges, health impacts, and medical protocols for aviation safet

What you'll learn

Understand aerospace physiology, G-forces, hypoxia, and circadian disruptions to ensure safety and performance in high-altitude flight environments.

Analyze aviation medical regulations, ICAO and ANAC standards, and legal responsibilities of aeromedical professionals during flight operations.

Apply CRM, telemedicine, and occupational health strategies to manage in-flight emergencies, crew fatigue, and mental health challenges in aviation.

Evaluate clinical protocols, aeromedical exams, hyperbaric treatments, and accident investigations within civil and military aerospace operations.

Requirements

No prior medical or aerospace knowledge is required. Basic understanding of human biology or aviation is helpful but not mandatory. An interest in aerospace health, flight safety, or human factors is encouraged. Internet access and a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) to watch the video lectures and download course materials.

Description

Unlock the fundamentals and advanced concepts of Aerospace Medicine with this comprehensive course designed for professionals and enthusiasts in the aviation and health sectors. In an increasingly global and high-altitude environment, understanding the physiological, psychological, and operational health impacts of flight is essential to ensure safety and performance in the aerospace domain.This course covers a wide range of aviation health-related topics, including thermal variations, cosmic radiation, occupational risks, jet lag, hypoxia, pharmacology in flight, telemedicine, and aero-medical transport systems. You’ll explore the critical role of aeromedical evaluations, human factors, emergency oxygen systems, and the implementation of Crew Resource Management (CRM) as it relates to health and safety in the cockpit.We will also examine key legal and regulatory frameworks such as ICAO and ANAC standards, delve into aviation occupational medicine, and highlight the importance of aeromedical forensics, clinical protocols, and pericial health assessments in the context of air operations. The course introduces hyperbaric and hypobaric medical technologies, health monitoring systems, and the unique challenges faced by air travelers in commercial and operational aviation.Whether you’re a medical practitioner, flight crew member, aeronautical student, air operations manager, or simply passionate about aerospace systems, this course provides actionable knowledge with real-world applications. Using evidence-based methodologies and references from contemporary aerospace medicine research, learners will build solid expertise on how to protect, monitor, and optimize human performance in aviation environments.By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the essential tools to apply medical best practices in aerospace settings, respond effectively to inflight medical emergencies, and understand the complex interplay between aeromedical science and flight safety.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Aerospace Psychology: Mental Health & Human Performance in Aviation

Section 2: Crew Resource Management (CRM) in Aviation: Safety, Teamwork & Leadership

Lecture 2 Crew Resource Management (CRM) in Aviation: Safety, Teamwork & Leadership

Section 3: Aeromedical Rescue and Transport: Critical Care in Flight Operations

Lecture 3 Aeromedical Rescue and Transport: Critical Care in Flight Operations

Section 4: Fundamentals of Aerospace Pharmacology: Medication Safety in Aviation

Lecture 4 Fundamentals of Aerospace Pharmacology: Medication Safety in Aviation

Section 5: Aircraft Accident Investigation & Prevention: Medical and Human Factors

Lecture 5 Aircraft Accident Investigation & Prevention: Medical and Human Factors

Section 6: Aeromedical Exams & Certificates in Civil Aviation: Health & Safety Guide

Lecture 6 Aeromedical Exams & Certificates in Civil Aviation: Health & Safety Guide

Section 7: Airport Health & Safety: Infectious Disease Control and Emergency Protocols

Lecture 7 Airport Health & Safety: Infectious Disease Control and Emergency Protocols

Section 8: Emergency and Oxygen Systems in Aircraft: Safety, Protocols and Equipment

Lecture 8 Emergency and Oxygen Systems in Aircraft: Safety, Protocols and Equipment

Section 9: Aviation Physiology Training: Hypoxia, G-Forces & Emergency Response

Lecture 9 Aviation Physiology Training: Hypoxia, G-Forces & Emergency Response

Aviation medical examiners and healthcare professionals working in aviation. Pilots, flight attendants, and crew members seeking a deeper understanding of medical and physiological challenges in flight. Aerospace engineers and designers who wish to enhance their knowledge of health factors influencing aviation safety. Students and enthusiasts eager to explore the intersection of medicine, technology, and human factors in aerospace settings.