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Dive Medical Requirements: The rules for different classes of recreational divers:

Introductory or Resort Dive Courses
Prior to diving, you will be required to fill in a Medical Questionnaire given to you by the company you are diving with. If you answer YES to any question you will need a qualified physician to provide you a Dive Medical assessment that conforms to PADI standards.

You will not be allowed to dive until the Dive Medical has been provided and you are certified as being fit to dive. Dive operations are required to have all uncertified student divers produce a current Dive Medical Certificate.


Learn To Dive Courses & Referral Programs
All divers are required to have had, and to have passed, a Dive Medical that has been done in accordance with PADI standards- end of story!.

If the medical certificate does not state that the medical examination has been done in accordance with PADI standards, it will not be accepted.
Advanced Dive Courses
You are required to fill in a Medical Questionnaire. If you answer YES to any of the questions you will be required to undergo a medical assessment by a qualified physician. This includes Open Water Dive Courses and Rescue Diver Courses.
Dive Master Courses & Instructor Development Courses
A dive medical assessment less than 12 months old is required by a qualified physician end of story!


Vacation divers – All Certified Divers
Prior to diving, you will be asked to fill out a Medical Questionnaire or to simply sign a waiver releasing the dive operator from liability. If you do answer YES to any question in the Questionnaire you will be required to provide a medical clearance by a qualified physician depending.

You will not be allowed to dive until the medical assessment has been carried out and you are certified as being fit to dive. Please note that a qualified and experienced diver will be disqualified from diving immediately if a previously undisclosed medical condition becomes known to the dive operation, dive supervisor or divemaster while on your dive trip.

Dive Medical information for those considering scuba diving or scuba diving related activities such as snorkeling. Need to know information:

Snorkelling Safely:

Snorkeling does not require a Medical Questionnaire or a Dive Medical in in most places, but it can be a strenuous physical activity that may increase the health and safety risks for persons suffering from any medical condition that may be made worse by physical exertion (such as heart disease, asthma and lung disease), any medical condition that can result in loss of consciousness (such as epilepsy or diabetes), or having a low level of personal fitness due to age or physical condition.

Some medical conditions, such as asthma and respiratory disease, may also be aggravated simply through exposure to cold water or salt water mist.

Some people may also panic and get into get into difficulty while snorkeling, especially if they are not experienced, and this panic-related strenuous activity can aggravate some medical conditions such as heart disease (resulting in cardiac arrest and death), and epilepsy (leading to unconsciousness and drowning).

You may be required to sign a disclaimer by the dive operator if you elect to snorkel with a known and/or contra-indicated medical condition, or are taking medication.

Persons with a low level of personal fitness should seek the advice of the dive operator with regard to the environmental conditions at the snorkelling location particularly with regard to water temperature, currents, visibility, and safety procedures that are in place..