Aviation Assessment Program

Who Would be Appropriate for this Program

For those who have been referred by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an assessment of a potentially aero-medical disqualifying condition, this assessment will determine the next steps to take, including whether additional treatment is needed, what type of treatment may be necessary and whether a follow-up evaluation will be required.

Assessment Program Details

Caron’s expert psychiatrist, Dr. Bedi, will:

• Review pertinent records, such as academic, medical, psychiatric, and others as necessary.
• Conduct a clinical interview that includes mental health and substance use, aviation experience, employment and academic performance, medications, and medical history.
• The interview also allows the psychiatrist to observe behaviors and mental status.

Analysis & Next Steps

The assessment, which is done in-person at Caron's Atlanta Outpatient location, usually takes several hours.

After the assessment, the staff addiction psychiatrist will provide a summary of his findings with recommendations for next steps that may include treatment, medication, therapy, and/or monitoring, and sends it to the FAA. An FAA medical examiner follows up with the recommendation for next steps.