If you’re looking forward to starting your aviation career, you may be confused if you receive a letter from the FAA about neuropsychological testing. While this may sound concerning, there is no need to panic.
Dr. Becker is HIMS-trained, FAA-certified, and here to provide you with quality, timely neuropsychological evaluations to put your aviation career in flight.
An FAA Neuropsychological evaluation is an objective means used by the FAA to determine an airman’s cognitive and psychological ability to identify if there are any risks associated with the aviator or passengers.
These tests may be administered to obtain or renew your medical certification, such as if you have a disqualifying condition (e.g., ADHD) or experienced a disqualifying medical or psychological event (e.g., stroke, substance abuse).
Dr. Becker is equipped to administer your FAA Neuropsychological Evaluation since he is FAA Certified and HIMS Trained.
Schedule AppointmentIf your Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) identifies an issue that prevents you from receiving a medical certification, you should receive a letter from the FAA that refers you for a neuropsychological evaluation.
This letter means you need to set up an evaluation with an FAA-certified & HIMS-trained neuropsychologist. Please send him all the necessary paperwork prior to your evaluation.
The FAA neuropsychological evaluation includes several cognitive tasks to ensure there are no issues that may pose a risk to the safety of the airman, the passengers, and/or the general public.
Some cognitive tasks you may encounter can test attention span, processing speed, memory, problem-solving, mood, and personality.
Depending on the reason for your referral, these tests can last anywhere from an hour to the entire day.
After your test, your responses will be scored and reviewed in detail. Dr. Becker will examine patterns of strengths and weaknesses to determine if there is anything of aeromedical significance.
When the scores are finalized, they are submitted in a report to your AME.
Kickstart your aviation career with an FAA Neuropsychological Evaluation.
Dr. Becker is certified and trained to expertly and knowledgeably administer your evaluation while making you feel comfortable and at ease.
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