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Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (Part MED), Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention (ICAO) and IBM SPSS Statistics. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the physiological effects of the flight environment on the human body.

02

Interpret the requirements of Part MED and ICAO Annex 1.

03

Apply cardiovascular and respiratory assessment criteria for aeromedical fitness.

04

Assess visual and auditory function in line with aviation standards.

05

Identify mental and neurological health factors relevant to flight safety.

06

Design operational screening and peer support programmes.

07

Manage complex cases with quality criteria and documentary traceability.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aviation medical examiner looking to specialise in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening.
  • Technician at an aeromedical centre looking to specialise in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening.
  • Coordinator of crew health programmes looking to specialise in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening.
  • Specialist in aviation human factors looking to specialise in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening.
  • Aeromedical regulatory compliance adviser looking to specialise in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening.
  • Quality manager at an aeromedical centre looking to specialise in Aeromedical Fitness and Operational Screening.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter commercial aviation.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (Part MED)
  • Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention (ICAO)
  • ICAO Doc 8984 (Manual of Civil Aviation Medicine)
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (air traffic controllers)
  • Regulation (EU) 2018/1042 (peer support and psychological assessment programmes)
  • 14 CFR Part 67 (FAA, medical standards)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Flight physiology: pressure, hypoxia and acceleration
  2. 1.2Spatial disorientation and illusions
  3. 1.3G-forces and tolerance
  4. 1.4Noise, vibration and fatigue in the cabin
  5. 1.5Circadian rhythms and jet lag
  6. 1.6Human factors in air accidents
  7. 1.7Organisation of aviation medicine
  8. 1.8The role of the aviation medical examiner
  9. 1.9Aeromedical centres
  10. 1.10Case study: aeromedical analysis of a hypoxia accident
  1. 2.1ICAO Annex 1 and its medical manual
  2. 2.2Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 Part MED
  3. 2.3Class 1, Class 2 and LAPL certificates
  4. 2.4Requirements for air traffic controllers
  5. 2.5Cabin crew and their assessment
  6. 2.6Drone pilots and medical requirements
  7. 2.7The role of AESA and the medical authority
  8. 2.8Operational limitations and restrictions
  9. 2.9Confidentiality of medical data
  10. 2.10Practice: comparison of Class 1 and Class 2 requirements
  1. 3.1Resting ECG and fitness criteria
  2. 3.2Hypertension and cardiovascular risk
  3. 3.3Arrhythmias and implanted devices
  4. 3.4Exercise testing
  5. 3.5Coronary artery disease and revascularisation
  6. 3.6Lung function and spirometry
  7. 3.7Asthma and COPD in aircrew
  8. 3.8Sleep apnoea and drowsiness
  9. 3.9Assessment of the risk of sudden incapacitation
  10. 3.10Laboratory: ECG interpretation in a medical examination
  1. 4.1Visual acuity and correction
  2. 4.2Colour vision: Ishihara and anomaloscope
  3. 4.3Visual field and binocular vision
  4. 4.4Refractive surgery and fitness
  5. 4.5Pure-tone audiometry and requirements
  6. 4.6Vestibular function
  7. 4.7Operational colour tests
  8. 4.8Contact lenses in flight
  9. 4.9Relevant ophthalmic conditions
  10. 4.10Practice: colour vision assessment protocol
  1. 5.1Psychological and psychiatric assessment
  2. 5.2Requirements following the Germanwings accident
  3. 5.3Peer support programmes
  4. 5.4Detection of alcohol and drug use
  5. 5.5Medication and fitness
  6. 5.6Epilepsy and neurological episodes
  7. 5.7Sleep disorders
  8. 5.8Cognitive decline and ageing
  9. 5.9Confidentiality and just culture
  10. 5.10Case study: managing a pilot with an anxiety disorder
  1. 6.1Difference between fitness assessment and screening
  2. 6.2Periodic screening for aviation operators
  3. 6.3Alcohol and drug testing under European regulations
  4. 6.4Fatigue monitoring
  5. 6.5Wearables and real-time screening
  6. 6.6Incapacitation risk and the 1% rule
  7. 6.7Risk-based assessment strategies
  8. 6.8Crew health indicators
  9. 6.9Data protection in screening
  10. 6.10Practice: designing a screening programme for an airline
  1. 7.1Assessment of waivers and OML and OSL limitations
  2. 7.2Documentation of the medical examination
  3. 7.3Communication with the authority
  4. 7.4Review of complex cases
  5. 7.5Audit of aeromedical centres
  6. 7.6Quality indicators
  7. 7.7Telemedicine in medical examinations
  8. 7.8Research in aviation medicine
  9. 7.9Examiner ethics
  10. 7.10Case study: waiver file for diabetes
  1. 8.1Definition of population and operation
  2. 8.2Regulatory analysis
  3. 8.3Examination protocol
  4. 8.4Operational screening programme
  5. 8.5Mental health management
  6. 8.6Data management and confidentiality
  7. 8.7Indicators and audit
  8. 8.8Implementation plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IBM SPSS Statistics, R, Python (pandas), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real aeromedical examination procedures, colour vision and audiometry tests, and case assessment in aeromedical centres. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus a final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-led mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible study mode(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Definition of population and operation

Understand the physiological effects of the flight environment on the human body.

Regulatory analysis

Interpret the requirements of Part MED and ICAO Annex 1.

Examination protocol

Apply cardiovascular and respiratory assessment criteria for aeromedical fitness.

Operational screening programme

Assess visual and auditory function in line with aviation standards.

Mental health management

Identify mental and neurological health factors relevant to flight safety.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aviation medical examinerAeromedical centre technicianCoordinator of crew health programmesAviation human factors specialistAeromedical regulatory compliance adviserQuality manager at an aeromedical centre
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with IBM SPSS Statistics, R, Python (pandas) and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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