medical

Hi guys, I just finished the aptitude test yesterday and qualified to be a pilot based on the score. but I do wear glasses, short vision, roughly 20/120. is that ok to apply for being a pilot? maybe not qualified to be a pilot for fighter jets, but not sure if helicopters and transport jets are...

Hi there. I am new to these forums and also currently in the processing of enrolling into the CAF. My MOS preferences are Aviation Systems Technician and Materials Technician. I just recently did my medical exam yesterday, and was given 2 forms to bring to my doctor. The first is a general...

Hi everyone, I recently went to CFEME for a pilot medical and the ophthalmologist found a problem that disqualified me for all aircrew trades. I have seen optometrists all my life and none of them has ever brought this issue to my attention. I went to an optometrist to get a referral to a...

Hi! I am a 17 year old trying to apply to the CAF. I did my aptitude test and qualified for the trade i wanted, did the interview and my medical. during the medical i had mention i sometimes have occasional headaches and had suicidal ideation when i was 12-13. i had to get some forms signed by...

So I'm a graduating university student considering applying to the CAF through DEO. However, I have undiagnosed seasonal depression, and I currently take St. John's Wort every winter. It's considered a "natural health product" meaning it doesn't require a prescription and isn't even considered a...

Hi! Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of being a Medical Laboratory Technologist in the forces? Interested in applying! Have a couple questions: 1. What does the training entail once you are finished school? Do you get to do exercises etc.? 2. Do you travel much? 3. Are...

Hello! I am a 27 year old who moved from America a few years back. I am/have been living in Canada for some time now. I decided to look more into the various standards a CF member must meet in order to enlist, and have been in contact with a recruiter at CFRC Vancouver as I would like to serve...

Hi, So I’m currently applying to be an medical assistant for the reserve. Ive had ptsd, depression and anxiety, for which I have completed my treatment and have no symptoms left since jan. 2021. I still take my celexa but could come off it if necessary. I have no problem performing well under...

Hello everyone! I’m here because I have decided to reapply into Reg Force instead of ROTP. I didn’t get in because of my medical. After reading this forum two years ago I decided to take people’s advice and wait a while before reapplying. Two years past and I have realized that I didn’t even...