Division MED.B.065 NeurologyF1

Applicants with clinical diagnosis or a documented medical history of any of the following medical conditions shall be assessed as unfit:

1. (1)

   epilepsy, except in the cases referred to in points (1) and (2) of point (b);

2. (2)

   recurring episodes of disturbance of consciousness of uncertain cause.

Applicants with clinical diagnosis or a documented medical history of any of the following medical conditions shall undergo further evaluation before they may be assessed as fit:

1. (1)

   epilepsy without recurrence after age 5;

2. (2)

   epilepsy without recurrence and off all treatment for more than 10 years;

3. (3)

   epileptiform EEG abnormalities and focal slow waves;

4. (4)

   progressive or non-progressive disease of the nervous system;

5. (5)

   inflammatory disease of the central or peripheral nervous system;

6. (6)

   migraine;

7. (7)

   a single episode of disturbance of consciousness of uncertain cause;

8. (8)

   loss of consciousness after head injury;

9. (9)

   penetrating brain injury;

10. (10)

    spinal or peripheral nerve injury;

11. (11)

    disorders of the nervous system due to vascular deficiencies including haemorrhagic and ischaemic events.

Applicants for a class 1 medical certificate shall be referred to the medical assessor of the F2CAA. The fitness of applicants for a class 2 medical certificate shall be assessed in consultation with the medical assessor of the CAA.