Introduction to Aerospace Medicine

Program Overview

This online course provides an introduction to aerospace medicine, covering topics such as the flight environment, human factors, and spaceflight. Delivered by experts from King's College London, the course is suitable for healthcare professionals with an interest in the field and requires no prior knowledge. Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon completing all lectures.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content:
The course provides an introduction to aerospace medicine through a comprehensive series of online lectures.
• Structure:
The course is delivered online and is equivalent to one week of face-to-face teaching.
• Course Schedule:
Participants have approximately two months to complete the online learning.
• Modules:
The course covers the following modules:
• The flight environment, altitude and pressure
• Principles of flight
• The aircraft cabin environment
• Thermal physiology
• Spatial disorientation
• Motion sickness
• Aerobatic physiology
• Human factors
• Airline medicine and passenger health
• Aircraft accident investigation
• Spaceflight

Assessment:

Participants will be expected to complete all the lectures, after which they will receive a King's College London certificate of completion.

Teaching:

Other:

• The course is intended for qualified doctors and geared towards their requirements but is open to all healthcare providers with an interest in the topic.
• No previous knowledge of aerospace medicine is required.
• Applicants are welcome from all countries for this online course.