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, providing an alternative to the AOPA program for FAA medical qualification.
- The 90-minute course covers essential topics such as medical self-assessments, warning signs of serious conditions, mitigating medical risks, and drug awareness to enhance aviation safety.
- This course is one part of the FAA BasicMed program requirements, which also includes obtaining a physical examination from a state-licensed physician.
- Upon successful completion, pilots receive a certificate for their logbooks, and certification information is transmitted to the FAA.
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