Eastern Suburbs Aviation Medicals
Trent is a CASA qualified Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) and can complete Class 1,2 and 3 medicals. These medicals are completed for pilots, trainee pilots, air traffic controllers and flying instructors. He operates his medical out of Your Doctors Randwick.
Tips to help streamline the medical appointment and make it as easy for you as possible;
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Must register online at CASA and bring your ARN
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Allow 60 minutes for the completion of the medical
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complete the MRS questionnaire prior to the appointment
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If a blood test or hearing test is required, Dr Stapleton will give you these forms to complete
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If there isn't an appointment time that suits you, call the office to discuss options
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Bring photo ID (passport or driver's license)
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If you wear glasses bring them to the appointment with your spare pair
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If you wear contact lenses bring these, with solution and container to take them out with your spare pair of glasses.
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Initial Medical Certificate
The initial issue of a Class 1 and 3 medical certificate requires the following extra tests
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ECG (performed on site by Dr Stapleton)
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Blood test (form will be provided and this can be completed on site by external pathology provider)
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Audiogram (performed off site, a referral form will be given to you)
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Eye exam from a DAO (Designated Aviation Opthalmologist) or a Credentialled Optometrist
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Medical Certificate Renewals
Renewals for Class 1 and 3 medical certificates require extra testing at the following intervals
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ECGs are required at the first renewal after the age of 25, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40. After 40, an ECG is required annually
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Blood test at first renewal after the age of 25 and then every 5 years from the age of 25 until age 60, when they are required annually
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Audiograms are required at the first renewal after the age of 25 and then every 5 years from the age of 25
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An eye examination is required by a DAO or CO at age 60, then every 2 years after
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Costs
The following Fees are charged for CASA Aviation medicals by Dr Stapleton
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Class 1 and 3 Medicals - $250
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Class 2 Medicals - $200
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Medical Clearance/ Grounding - $100
If you have any other questions about Aviation medicals please get in contact with Dr Stapleton