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AVM5102 Aviation Physiology
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:

This unit will encompass a study of the aviation environment, and the effects of that environment on human physiology. It will include the study of the physiological oxygen cascade and the effects of hypoxia and decreased atmospheric pressure on both the physiology of the individual in health and in the individual with common medical conditions. This unit will also present and discuss physiological limitations and hazards in some special areas of aviation which require consideration. These include rotary wing or helicopter operations, aerial agriculture, aerobatics, gliding, balloons and ultralight operations and recreational flying activities.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
V34Master of Nursing
M41Postgraduate Certificate in Aviation Medicine
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006