Combined Operational Aeromedical Problems Course

Purpose:
The US Army School of Aviation Medicine and the University of Texas Medical Branch Aerospace Medicine Residency in conjunction with the Coast Guard hosts the Combined Operational Aeromedical Problems (COAP) Course. This is an annual refresher in Aviation and Operational Medicine. The conference objectives include:

• Become familiar with new Aeromedical policies and updates and how they apply to the deployed environment

• Describe key medical knowledge for practicing in several challenging environments and the impact of telemedicine in these environments.

• Understand recent medical research from the aviation, space, motorsport, undersea, high altitude and other challenging medical environments.

• Required every three years for Coast Guard aviation medicine Attend providers (FSs/AMOs/APAs) in DIFOPs billets. Other FS/AMOs/APAs will be considered on a space available basis.

Attendees:
Required every three years for Coast Guard aviation medicine Attend providers (FSs/AMOs/APAs) in DIFOPs billets. Other FS/AMOs/APAs will be considered on a space available basis.

Additional Information:
There are limited quotas available for medical officers to attend the COAP. Contact the CG-1121 Training Manager at 202-475-5171 for additional information.

To request the training, fax the Short Term Training Request (CG-5223)  to 202-475-5909 Attn: CG-1121 Training Manager.  Ensure you fill out the following blocks: #1-13, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23,  (24, if applicable). The request must have the applicants Emplid, unit address, supervisor’s name and signature.  Also required in your request is an estimate of travel, per diem costs, registration costs and course dates.