Get an Aviation Reference Number (ARN) from CASA
This number is allocated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to identify you for any interactions with them, for example, when you do a medical or a flight test. You can apply for one from CASA here
You will need 100 points for identification when you apply for you ARN – the list of suitable documents can be found here
Once you receive your ARN, you can register with CASA’s Medical Records System (MRS)
Log into the Medical Records System (MRS)
Once you can access the MRS, enter your details and medical history in as much detail as you can. If you are unsure of the answer, you can tick the ‘unsure’ box and your DAME will help you fill in the correct answer at your aviation medical assessment.
If you wear corrective eye wear (contact lenses or glasses), get the prescription from your optometrist and bring it with you. You will also need to bring the spare pair of glasses which you will be carrying with you in the flight cabin as it will also be tested.
Recent medical investigations
If you have any recent blood test results or reports of medical investigations, get a copy from your family doctor and bring them to your consultation. These can be uploaded to your medical file. If you have had recent fasting blood glucose level, serum lipids and ECG done, these can be used as part of your Class I investigations. If not, your DAME can organize these for you.
Just before your appointment
If this is the first time you are seeing the DAME or DAO, bring a valid photo ID (Driver’s license or passport) as they will need to declare to CASA that they have sighted your ID. If you are a teenager and do not have a driver’s license or passport, your parent can identify themselves (with valid ID) and verify your identity.
Note that you will be required to provide a urine sample as part of the assessment so make sure you are hydrated and are able to do this (ie. Don’t empty your bladder before your visit).