DSD Health Requirements

Please download the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Medical Statement and take it to your physician
if you would like to enroll on a PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course and are concerned about any aspect of your diving health.

Please see below for the information that appears on the PADI Medical Statement for Discover Scuba Diving.

PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING COURSE:
DSD MEDICAL STATEMENT (as appears on the Discover Scuba Diving form, which you must complete and sign before starting the course):

PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING MEDICAL STATEMENT

This is a statement in which you are informed of some potential risks involved in scuba diving and of the conduct required of you during the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program. Your signature on this statement is required in order to participate in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program.

If you are a minor, you must have this PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program Medical Statement/Questionnaire signed by a parent or guardian.
Scuba diving is an exciting and demanding activity. When performed correctly, applying correct techniques, it is safe. When established safety procedures are not followed, however, there are dangers. To scuba dive safely, you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. Diving can be strenuous under certain conditions. Your respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. A person with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, a severe medical problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive. If taking medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program.
You will also need to learn from the instructor the important safety rules regarding breathing and equalization while scuba diving. Improper use of scuba equipment can result in serious injury or death. You must be thoroughly instructed in its use under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor to use it safely.

Please answer the following questions on your past or present medical history with a YES or NO. If you are not sure, answer YES. If any of these items apply to you, we must request that you consult with a physician prior to participating in scuba diving. Your instructor will supply you with a Asthma or wheezing?   Breathlessness? Fainting, seizures or blackouts?   Chronic Ear Discharge or infection?

Chronic Bronchitis or persistent chest complaints?

  High Blood Pressure? Chronic sinus conditions?   Perforated Eardrum? Chest surgery?   Other illness or operation within the last month? Recurrent ear problems when flying?   Are you currently taking any medicine or drug (excluding oral contraceptives)? Epilepsy?   Have you ingested any alcohol within the last 8 hours prior to diving? Diabetes Mellitus? (sugar diabetes)   Are you pregnant? Tuberculosis or other long-term lung disease?       Brain, spinal cord or nervous disorder?       Heart disease of any kind?       Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)?       Ear surgery?                

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          Do you understand that any concealment of any condition incompatible with safe diving might put your health or life at risk? Do you understand that you should not go to altitude (fly) within 12 hours of completing a single dive or 18 hours when doing multiple dives (where possible wait 24 hours)?    

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Please click here if you would like to download the download the
PADI Discover Scuba Diving Medical Statement to review – or print a copy to take to your doctor to discuss.

Please click here if you would like to view the latest Flying After Diving Recommendations and Guidelines.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or questions about scuba diving in Ko Lanta Thailand.

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