Flight Surgeon/Aeromedical Physician Assistant Training (USAFP)

Purpose:
This training is required for medical officers/physician assistants who want to provide aviation medical care at Coast Guard air stations. Training will be provided by the Army, or equivalent course, followed by a one week Coast Guard transition course at ATC Mobile.

Attendees:
Required for any medical officer in order to provide aviation  medicine care.  Must be qualified on a Coast Guard Class 2 aviation candidate physical exam (PE).  The initial PE must be forwarded for approval to CG-1121.

Additional Information:
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.