The Civil Aviation Department of the Government of India issued a public notice announcing that EEG tests will no longer be mandatory during initial Class I medical examinations for pilots and aircrew. EEGs will now only be conducted if indicated by the individual's medical history or findings during the examination that raise clinical suspicion. This policy change discontinuing the routine use of EEGs takes effect immediately but only applies prospectively going forward.
The Civil Aviation Department of the Government of India issued a public notice announcing that EEG tests will no longer be mandatory during initial Class I medical examinations for pilots and aircrew. EEGs will now only be conducted if indicated by the individual's medical history or findings during the examination that raise clinical suspicion. This policy change discontinuing the routine use of EEGs takes effect immediately but only applies prospectively going forward.
The Civil Aviation Department of the Government of India issued a public notice announcing that EEG tests will no longer be mandatory during initial Class I medical examinations for pilots and aircrew. EEGs will now only be conducted if indicated by the individual's medical history or findings during the examination that raise clinical suspicion. This policy change discontinuing the routine use of EEGs takes effect immediately but only applies prospectively going forward.
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION OPP. SAFDARJ UNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI 110 003
TELE: +91-11-2461 0629 AV/22025/1/J DMS/Med 2 nd November 2011
PUBLIC NOTICE
Subject: DISCONTINUATION OF EEG DURING INITIAL MEDICAL FOR CIVIL AVIATION
1. The Electro-Encephalo-Graph (EEG) is currently being done as one of the mandatory investigations during Class I Initial Medical Examination of all candidates/ aircrew.
2. It has been decided that with immediate effect, EEG shall no longer be conducted during Class I Initial Medical Examinations except when indicated by the following :-
(a) Individuals statements in Part 1 of CA-34 (b) History (c) Examination findings (d) Clinical suspicion during conduct of Medical Examination
3. The changed policy would be applicable prospectively only.