ATCO.MED.C.010 Requirements for the issue of an AME certificate

Applicants for an AME certificate with the privileges for the revalidation and renewal of class 3 medical certificates shall:

(a)be fully qualified and licensed for the practice of medicine and hold a Certificate of Completion, or have evidence of, specialist medical training;

(b)have successfully completed basic and advanced training courses in aviation medicine, including specific modules for the aero-medical assessment of air traffic controllers and the specific environment in air traffic control;

(c)demonstrate to the competent authority that they:

(1)have adequate facilities, procedures, documentation and functioning equipment suitable for aero-medical examinations; and

(2)have in place the necessary procedures and conditions to ensure medical confidentiality.