Course Health Requirements

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

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

PADI SCUBA DIVER, OPEN WATER, ADVANCED OPEN WATER, RESCUE DIVER, MASTER SCUBA DIVER, DIVEMASTER & SPECIALITY COURSES: MEDICAL DECLARATION
(as appears on the Student Record File, which you must complete and sign before starting any PADI course):

PADI MEDICAL STATEMENT

This is a statement in which you are informed of some of the potential risks involved in scuba diving and of the conduct required of you during the scuba training program. Your signature is required for you to participate in the scuba training program offered. Read and discuss this statement prior to signing it. You must complete this Medical Statement, which includes the medical-history section, to enrol in the scuba diving program. If you are a minor, you must have this Statement signed by a parent.
Diving is an exciting activity. It can also be physically demanding. When performed correctly, applying correct techniques, it is very 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. 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 and the instructor before participation in this program. You will also need to learn from the instructor the important safety rules regarding breathing and equalisation while scuba diving. Improper use of scuba equipment can result in serious injury. You must be thoroughly instructed in its use under direct supervision of a qualified instructor to use it safely.
If you have any additional questions regarding this Medical Statement or the Medical History section, review them with your physician before signing.

MEDICAL HISTORY (as appears on the Student Record File, which you must complete and sign before starting any PADI course):
To the Participant:
The purpose of this medical questionnaire is to find out if you should be examined by your doctor before participating in recreational diver training. A positive response to a question does not necessarily disqualify you from diving. A positive response means that there is a pre-existing condition that may affect your safety while diving and you must seek the advice of your physician.
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 Could you be pregnant or are you attempting to become pregnant?   Do you frequently suffer from motion sickness (seasick, carsick etc.)? Do you regularly take prescription or non-prescription medications? (with the exception of birth control)   History of diving accidents or decompression sickness?

Are you over 45 years of age and have one or more of the following?

currently smoke a pipe, cigars or cigarettes

have a high cholesterol level

have a family history of heart attacks or strokes

  History of recurrent back problems? History of back surgery? History of diabetes? History of back, arm or leg problems following surgery, injury or fracture? Inability to perform moderate exercise (walk one mile within 12 minutes)? Asthma, wheezing with breathing, or wheezing with exercise?   History of high blood pressure or take medication to control blood pressure? Frequent or severe attacks of hayfever or allergy?   History of heart disease? Frequent colds, sinusitis or bronchitis?   History of heart attacks? Any form of lung disease?   Angina or heart or blood vessel surgery? Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)?   History of ear or sinus surgery? History of chest surgery?   History of ear disease, hearing loss or problems with balance? Claustrophobia or agoraphobia (fear of closed or open spaces)?   History of problems equalising (popping) ears with aeroplane or mountain travel? Behavioural health problems?   History of bleeding or other blood disorders? Epilepsy, seizures, convulsions or take medication to prevent them?   History of any type of hernia? Recurring migraine headaches or take medication to prevent them?   History of ulcers or ulcer surgery? History of blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness)?   History of colostomy?       History of drug or alcohol abuse?          

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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 PADI Medical Statement to review – or print a copy to take to your doctor to discuss.

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