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TRANSPORT CANADA ADHD EVALUATION SERVICE
Our clinic provides expert assessments for Transport Canada pilot applicants and trainees who are required to demonstrate that their ADHD symptoms are in remission.
Booking Information:
Please contact our office by email or phone at least two weeks in advance to schedule an assessment.
Assessments are conducted in-person at any of our clinic locations.
Following the assessment, preparation of your detailed clinical report typically requires 3-4 weeks.
Assessment Components:
The assessment includes the following tests:
Conners CPT-3 and CATA
Cambridge Brain Sciences - Sustained Attention to Response Task (SART)
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV)
California Verbal Learning Test - Third Edition (CVLT-3)
Comprehensive Trail-Making Test–Second Edition (CTMT2)
Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales – 2nd Edition (CAARS2)
Assessment Fee:
$4,500
Assessments may qualify for insurance coverage as psychological services. Please contact the clinic for an estimate for insurance predetermination purposes.
ELIGIBILITY FOR COMMERCIAL PILOT PROGRAMS WITH ADHD DIAGNOSIS
Candidates diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) must adhere to stringent regulations to pursue admission to the Commercial Aircraft Pilot program. The CQFA enforces all applicable rules as part of its selection process, aligned with Transport Canada standards. A key requirement is obtaining a category 1 medical certificate, mandatory for admission. Candidates currently taking psychostimulants, psychoactive substances, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) will have their medical certificate application refused due to prohibited medications in aviation.
For candidates with an ADHD diagnosis who are not on medication, additional steps are required. They must provide a comprehensive neuropsychological report during the third stage of the selection process. This report, which must be final and not ongoing, includes detailed diagnostic conclusions, symptom genesis, medication history, and current status. The neuropsychological assessment involves 4-6 hours of interviews and testing, followed by additional time to prepare the specialist's report. Obtaining an appointment with a neuropsychologist may take weeks or months, with a provincial directory available to facilitate scheduling.
RULES ON MEDICATION
Medication use is a critical factor in determining "fitness to fly." Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) specify that applicants must not exhibit side effects from any prescribed or non-prescribed substances that could impair safe aircraft operation. For individuals applying for permits or licenses, medical history and clinical diagnoses are assessed to ensure safety compliance. Misrepresentation to medical examiners will lead to necessary actions by license issuance authorities.
Norm 424.17 of the CAR outlines physical and mental requirements for different medical categories, emphasizing the importance of stable mental health and the absence of drug-related side effects. Aeronautical medicine standards prohibit individuals from performing critical aviation functions under the influence of psychoactive substances, as they may compromise human performance and safety.
There is forbidden medication in the field of aviation. Among the most well-known are prescription medications for ADHD, including:
• Ritalin
• Vyvanse
• Biphentin
• Concerta
• Dexedrine
• Adderall
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