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 existing AOPA program for FAA medical qualification.
- Developed by medical experts, the approximately 90-minute course educates pilots on recognizing medical risks, conducting self-assessments, understanding medication impacts, and the importance of regular medical examinations to enhance aviation safety.
- Successful completion of this course, which is a required step for BasicMed (following a physical exam), provides pilots with a certificate and transmits completion data to the FAA.
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