Welcome to Aerospace Medicine
This introductory video gives you an overview of what you'll learn in this comprehensive course on Aerospace Medicine. Discover how this field combines medicine and aviation to ensure the health and safety of pilots, astronauts, and passengers.
Basics of Aerospace Medicine
Master the fundamentals of Aerospace Medicine, including human physiology at altitude, spatial disorientation, and the medical certification process for pilots and crew.
Course Pricing
Basic Access
P5999 / course
- Full course access for 3 months
- Downloadable resources
- Certificate of completion
Professional
P13490 / course
- Full course access for 6 months
- Downloadable resources + case studies
- Certificate with CME credits
- 2 live Q&A sessions with instructor
Enterprise
Custom
- Custom duration and access
- All Professional features
- Dedicated account manager
- Group discounts available
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Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Aerospace Medicine
This foundational module introduces the field of aerospace medicine, covering its history, scope, and importance in aviation and space exploration. You'll learn about the unique challenges of the aviation environment and the role of aerospace medicine specialists.
Module 2: Human Physiology at Altitude
Explore how the human body responds to the reduced oxygen levels, pressure changes, and other environmental factors encountered at altitude. Topics include hypoxia, decompression sickness, and the physiological effects of rapid decompression.
Module 3: Spatial Disorientation and Motion Sickness
Understand the vestibular system and how it can be deceived during flight, leading to spatial disorientation. Learn about the types of disorientation, prevention strategies, and the physiology of motion sickness in aviation contexts.
Module 4: Medical Certification of Aviators
Dive into the medical certification process for pilots and crew, including the different classes of medical certificates, common disqualifying conditions, and the special issuance process. Case studies illustrate real-world decision-making in medical certification.
Module 5: Space Medicine Fundamentals
This advanced module explores the unique challenges of spaceflight, including microgravity effects on human physiology, radiation exposure, and the medical considerations for long-duration space missions. Current research and future directions in space medicine are also discussed.
Instructor
Dr. Nako Phuthego
Doctor of Medicine (MD), MSc Aerospace Medicine
Dr. O Nako-Phuthego holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD), with Postgraduate training in Aerospace Medicine from RAF-CAM and King's College London (Masters Degree Aerospace Medicine). With over 15 years of experience in aviation medicine, Dr. Phuthego has served as a consultant for major airlines and space agencies, specializing in pilot medical certification and human factors in aviation. Her research on spatial disorientation has been published in leading aerospace medicine journals.
Reviews
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Kabelo Bolaane
2023-08-15
This course provided a comprehensive introduction to aerospace medicine. Dr. Phuthego's expertise shines through in every lecture. The case studies were particularly valuable, helping me understand how to apply the concepts in real-world aviation medical situations.
Joel Basebi
2023-09-20
The course content was excellent, though I wish there were more interactive components like simulations of altitude effects. The instructor's knowledge is impressive, and the medical certification module was particularly thorough.
Mpho Kagiso
2023-10-25
As an aviation medical examiner, I found this course to be exceptionally valuable. The modules on spatial disorientation and medical certification were worth the price alone. Dr. Phuthego's real-world experience brings the material to life, and the course has directly improved my practice. The space medicine module was an unexpected bonus that has sparked my interest in this emerging field.