Dr. Frans J. Cronjé Practice
MBChB (UP), MSc (Aerospace)
Designated Senior Aviation Medical Examiner
Diving Medical Examiner - Class II (Air)
Near Tygervalley, Ridgeworth (Bellville)
Dear Client, SACAA has confirmed that aviation and diving medicals may continue subject to current the governmental conditions regarding transport. Please complete the COVID
Risk Screen:
https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/risk-assessment-covid-19
If your risk is designated as "Low" by this test, our practice will accept candidates for Aviation and Diving Medical Examinations with strict protective precautions: (1) Only 1 patient is seen at a time; (2) All working surfaces are sprayed with viricidal sanitizer after each medical; (3) Pilots, cabin crew or divers who have been potentially exposed to COVID-19 patients or have flown from countries with high-risk COVID-19 transmission, or who are suffering from fever or respiratory illness, are asked to delay their appointments by at least 14 days; (4) all governmental rulings must be observed (e.g., wearing masks). The right of admission to the practice is reserved, and may be denied in the interest of safety of others.
ECG Assessments & Blood Tests
Only resting ECG Assessments are required for Initial Aviation Medicals.
Stress ECG's are required -- on indication -- according to age and risk factor assessments, including family history of early cardiovascular events, hypertension, diabetes, and blood cholesterol levels.
A Resting ECG shall be performed at the following intervals:
Class 1 – Every 2 years -- 30-50 years; Every year after 50 years.
Class 2 – Initial medical examination; First exam after 40 years; Every 2 years after 50 years.
Class 3 – Initial medical examination; Every 2 years after 50 years.
A Stress ECG shall be performed on individuals with moderate, high, or very high risk as determined by the South African Hypertension Guidelines Cardiovascular Risk Tables.
Screening blood glucose and cholesterol are done biennially (2-yearly). If elevated, they are repeated (fasting). If still elevated, further testing is required.
