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Adding the AOPA Basic Medical Evaluation for the Pilots in Your Practice


Total Credits: 1.25 including 1.25 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
TOMA - Texas
Faculty:
Col. John Hermann, DO
Duration:
1 Hour 12 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

 This session examines the role of FAA Aero Medical Examiners in pilot medical exams and how osteopathic physicians can become AMEs. It will also cover the AOPA Basic Medical Exam, its eligibility, and why pilots might choose it over FAA exams. The session highlights the impact of this exam on general aviation and its correlation with aviation safety.

Objectives:

  • Learn about FAA aeromedical examination for pilots and learn the who, what, when, where and why of the evaluation process.
  • Explore how any Osteopathic Physicians may become an FAA AME to provide FAA Medical Exams to pilots.
  • Critical: Understand the AOPA Basic Medical examination, who may conduct the examination and why a pilot might choose a basic medial exam versus an FAA examination. Return to your practice and add Basic Medical as service to their patients.

  

Statement of Accreditation

The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy

All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

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I am retired military physician that has recently started conducting aerospace medical examinations for local pilots. 


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