MEDICAL OFFICER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
RAF INITIAL MEDICAL , DENTAL AND NURSING OFFICERS COURSE ( IMDNO )
The aim of the course is to induct new entrant RAF Medical and Dental Officers , PMRAFNS Nursing Officers and Medical Support Officers ( Physiotherapists ) to their respective branches and provide pre-employment training for their first appointment . This course introduces you to Defence Medical Service ( DMS ) and you will also cover environmental medicine . Delivery of course content is varied : lectures , practical exercises and a number of visits to RAF units to gain an insight and overview of the RAF Medical Services ( RAFMS ) both in peacetime and deployed operations .
THE MEDICAL AVIATION MEDICAL EXAMINER ( MAME )
The MAME ( Medical Aviation Medical Examiner ) Initial course is a two week course based at RAF CAM ( Centre of Aviation Medicine ). The course is designed to provide attendants with a broad understanding of the physiological effects of flight , the purpose of various aircrew equipment assemblies and aircraft adaptations , and the occupational implications of medical conditions on different roles . It involves both lecture based teaching and practical learning . This course enables doctors to care for aircrew on station and on deployment . This course is the foundation of your Av Med knowledge and what makes being in the RAF different from the other Services .
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