Private and recreational pilots can now access the new online Mayo Clinic BasicMed Course, a free education program for pilots pursuing medical qualification through FAA BasicMed that is an alternative to completing the course on AOPA’s website.
Mayo Clinic Launches BasicMed Online Course
Key Takeaways:
- Mayo Clinic has launched a new, free online BasicMed Course for private and recreational pilots, offering an alternative to the AOPA program for fulfilling FAA BasicMed requirements.
- Developed by Mayo Clinic medical experts, the approximately 90-minute course educates pilots on medical self-assessments, risk mitigation, drug awareness, and the importance of regular examinations to enhance aviation safety.
- This online course is one mandatory component of the FAA BasicMed program; pilots must also obtain a physical examination from a state-licensed physician to qualify.
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