Board Review Course - Study Materials (Study Questions, Slides and Reference Materials)-Management and Administration & Operational Aerospace Medicine Additional Handout

Management and Administration & Operational Aerospace Medicine Additional Handout

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This module was created for instructing participants of the ACPM Aerospace Medicine Board Review course in operational aerospace medicine and management & administration as per the ABPM study guide for 2020. The module makes up 30% of the specialty exam score. It covers a broad spectrum of subject matter, including legal and administrative details which candidates need to memorize, as guessing based on scientific principles is less effective. The material encompasses references mainly from Davis, Gradwell, Barratt, FARS, and the FAA guide for Aviation Medical Examiners.<br /><br />Key points include:<br /><br />1. <strong>Organizations</strong>: Discusses the post-WWII establishment of the United Nations, particularly the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The ICAO, formed from earlier organizations like the International Commission for Air Navigation, aims to ensure safe and efficient international air travel.<br /><br />2. <strong>International Health Regulations (IHRs)</strong>: These are binding and preventive measures against international disease spread, requiring countries to report public health risks. The IHRs have evolved through revisions to enhance global health security and effectiveness to contain diseases like Zika and SARS.<br /><br />3. <strong>Vaccination and Prophylaxis</strong>: Discusses WHO’s guidelines on certificates of vaccination, which are crucial for global health standards and regulations, covering risk diseases and essential vaccines for travelers.<br /><br />4. <strong>Disinsection of Aircraft</strong>: Details on mandatory disinfection to control disease-spreading vectors like mosquitoes, affecting regulations across aviation sectors globally.<br /><br />5. <strong>Medical Readiness and Administration</strong>: Emphasizes the complexities in crisis management, such as airport disaster preparedness, including drills and maintaining emergency plans.<br /><br />6. <strong>Aeromedical Transport</strong>: Highlights the importance of air transport in medical emergencies, addressing the challenges of the unique aviation environment, providing insights into historical and current practices to ensure safe patient transport.<br /><br />7. <strong>Accident Investigation</strong>: Focuses on the methods and importance of investigating aircraft accidents, explaining the procedural multi-disciplinary approach in discovering causes and preventing future incidents.<br /><br />8. <strong>Certification, Selection, and Retention</strong>: Outlines the criteria and standards for pilots and other aviation personnel, emphasizing on medical certification processes, waiver systems, and longitudinal health studies, particularly in NASA astronaut selections.<br /><br />Overall, the module aims at equipping aerospace medicine professionals with comprehensive knowledge required for certification and practical application in managing aerospace medicine's operational and administrative aspects. Peer reviews and feedback, enhanced with practical questions and problem-solving, ensure readiness for the board exams.

Keywords

Aerospace Medicine

Operational Medicine

ABPM Study Guide

International Health Regulations

Vaccination Prophylaxis

Disinsection Aircraft

Medical Readiness

Aeromedical Transport

Accident Investigation

Certification Retention