Diploma Course
Complements the Basic and Advanced Courses to obtain the additional qualification in aviation medicine, as well as the DTG Travel Medicine Certificate.
- Schedule
- Every two years in spring; next course in 2028
- Price
- €2,190
- Accreditation
- 65 credits from the State Medical Association
Course content
The content covers the medical aspects of time spent in the air and in space, the physical and psychophysiological demands placed on pilots, flight crews, passengers, air traffic controllers and astronauts, and the safeguarding of well-being during air transport.
- Scope
- 60 hours / 8 days
- Format
- In-person course (english language)
- Certificate
- Certificate of attendance
- Participants
- Min. 5 – max. 20
About the course
The Diploma Course complements the Basic and Advanced Courses. It expands the programme with operational aviation medicine, occupational health for flight crews, aviation psychology and the particular requirements of civil and military aviation.
Key topics include travel medicine, tropical medicine, immunology, infectious diseases and diving, altitude and mountain medicine. Fitness to travel, patient transport, in-flight emergencies and medical evacuation are explored through practical exercises and case reports.