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# ATCO.MED.C.015 Training courses in aviation medicine

ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS · Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

IR Implementing rule

## ATCO.MED.C.015 Training courses in aviation medicine

(a) Training courses in aviation medicine shall be approved by the competent authority of the Member State where the training provider has its principal place of business. The training provider shall demonstrate that the course syllabus contains the learning objectives to acquire the necessary competencies and that the persons in charge of providing the training have adequate knowledge and experience.

(b) Except in the case of refresher training, the courses shall be concluded by a written [examination](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/examination) on the subjects included in the course content.

(c) The training provider shall issue a certificate of completion to the applicants when they have obtained a pass in the examination.

IR · ATCO.MED.C.015 — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC1 ATCO.MED.C.015 Training courses in aviation medicine

BASIC [TRAINING COURSE](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/training-course)

(a) Basic training course for AMEs

The basic training course for AMEs should consist of 60 hours of theoretical and practical training, including specific [examination](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/examination) techniques.

(b) The learning objectives to acquire the necessary competences should include theoretical knowledge, risk management and decision-making principles in the following subjects. Demonstrations and practical skills should also be included, where appropriate.

(1) Introduction to aviation medicine;

(2) Basic aeronautical knowledge;

(3) Aviation physiology;

(4) Cardiovascular system;

(5) Respiratory system;

(6) Digestive system;

(7) Metabolic and endocrine system;

(8) Haematology;

(9) Genitourinary system;

(10) Obstetrics and gynaecology;

(11) Musculoskeletal system;

(12) Psychiatry;

(13) Psychology;

(14) Neurology;

(15) Visual system and colour vision;

(16) Otorhinolaryngology;

(17) Oncology;

(18) Incidents and accidents, escape and survival;

(19) Legislation, rules and regulations;

(20) Medication and air traffic control.

AMC · AMC1 ATCO.MED.C.015 — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2015/010/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC2 ATCO.MED.C.015 Training courses in aviation medicine

ADVANCED [TRAINING COURSE](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/training-course)

(a) The advanced training course for AMEs should consist of another 60 hours of theoretical and practical training, including specific [examination](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/examination) techniques.

(b) The syllabus for the advanced training course should concentrate on the specific air traffic control environment, and demonstrations and practical skills should be included, where appropriate. The course should cover at least the following subjects:

(1) Air traffic control working environment;

(2) Ophthalmology, including demonstration and practical training;

(3) Otorhinolaryngology, including demonstration and practical training;

(4) Clinical medicine;

(5) Cardiovascular system;

(6) Neurology;

(7) Psychiatry;

(8) Oncology;

(9) Metabolic and endocrine systems;

(10) Human factors in aviation with a specific focus on the air traffic control environment;

(11) Problematic use of substances.

(c) Practical training at an AeMC should be under the guidance and supervision of the Head of the AeMC.

(d) After the successful completion of the practical training, a report of demonstrated competence should be issued.

AMC · AMC2 ATCO.MED.C.015 — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2015/010/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 14 Jun 2024, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.