6. Organizing Medical Aviation - Flight Med Institute

✈️ Organizing Medical Aviation Course

Purpose

The Organizing Medical Aviation Course provides specialized training in the operational and clinical preparation required for safe and efficient aeromedical evacuations.

Participants will gain a detailed understanding of the procedures, checklists, and calculations necessary before, during, and after flight missions involving patient transport.

The course combines medical, logistical, and safety components to ensure that every aeromedical operation is conducted with precision, coordination, and adherence to international standards.

Course Modules

Organizing a Medical Aviation – Structural and operational setup of medical aviation systems.
Organizing a Medical Evacuation – Step-by-step procedures for patient preparation, coordination, and mission planning.
Calculation of Oxygen Needs – Determining oxygen requirements based on patient condition, altitude, and flight duration.
Flight Stress – Physiological and psychological stress factors affecting crew and patients during flight.
Specialized Equipment – Familiarization with aeromedical devices, monitors, and portable life-support systems.
Placing Billau (Chest Drain) – Indications, technique, and in-flight management.
Using Ambu – Manual ventilation procedures in confined aircraft environments.
Decompression Law – Application of gas expansion principles and safety limits for patient stability at altitude.

Professional Prospects

Graduates of the Organizing Medical Aviation Course will be qualified to:

Plan and coordinate aeromedical evacuation missions in civilian or military settings.
Perform pre-flight medical assessments and ensure equipment readiness.
Manage logistics and medical operations for air ambulance services, defense units, and humanitarian missions.
Contribute to the development of aeromedical protocols and safety frameworks at institutional or national level.

This program is ideal for nurses, physicians, paramedics, and flight operations officers involved in medical evacuation planning and implementation, offering both theoretical depth and applied operational skills.