Links & Resources
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Resources
FAA Medical Certification: Information on the medical certification process for pilots, including guidelines and requirements.- FAA Medical Certification
HIMS Program Overview: Detailed information about the Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) program, including how it supports pilots with substance abuse issues. - FAA HIMS Program Overview
Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners: Official guide for medical professionals performing FAA medical evaluations. - Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
- FAA Medical Certification
- American Psychological Association (APA)
Aviation Psychology: Resources and research articles related to the field of aviation psychology.- APA Aviation Psychology
Clinical Practice Guidelines: Standards and guidelines for clinical practices, which can be useful for neuropsychologists. - APA Clinical Practice Guidelines
- APA Aviation Psychology
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Alcohol Use Disorder Resources: Information on diagnosing and treating alcohol use disorders, which may be relevant for HIMS evaluations. - National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Aviation Accident Reports: Insight into aviation incidents, which may be relevant to understanding safety and psychological factors. - International Symposium of Aviation Psychology (ISAP)
Conferences and Journals: Access to research, conferences, and publications related to aviation psychology.
- HIMS AMEs (Aviation Medical Examiners) Locator
Finding Certified Examiners: A tool to locate HIMS-certified aviation medical examiners. - Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA)
FMembership and Resources: Access to a network of professionals and resources in aerospace medicine. - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Treatment and Recovery Resources: Information on substance use treatment and recovery options, relevant for HIMS evaluations. - American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN)
Educational Resources and Certification: Guidelines, certification, and educational opportunities in clinical neuropsychology. - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Mental Health Research: Information on various mental health conditions, relevant to the psychological aspect of FAA evaluations. - MedXpress (FAA MedXPress System)
The FAA MedXPress system allows anyone requiring an FAA Medical Clearance or Medical Certificate to electronically complete the FAA Form 8500-8.
These resources can provide valuable information, networking opportunities, and guidelines supporting FAA Neuropsychology in their specialized field.