All you instructors, plz advise !

[Clare Gledhill]

I was suspected as having asthma as I had a major attack about two and a half years ago - but then nothing more.

I had to tick asthma box on PADI and TDI forms
So I got a fit to dive statement from my GP (the PADI medical form)
This was accepted by PADI, by dive operators abroad and by TDI

As I have not required preventative medication for two years I can now self certify again - but will keep my medical current - it's not just about complying with the rules - it's about making sure that we are safe.

There is nothing down there worth dying for.

[Colin Marriott]

Form is attached


ColinM

[Jamie Mattison]

well im going to be personally trained by someone on the board who is a instuctor for PADI. From there i dont know what happens next once ive qualified. will i have to fill in a medical declaration anywhere once im qualified?

[Jamie Mattison]

any1 got a link to the PADI Medical Form plz

[Mal Bridgeman]

Originally Posted by Jamie Mattison

well im going to be personally trained by someone on the board who is a instuctor for PADI. From there i dont know what happens next once ive qualified. will i have to fill in a medical declaration anywhere once im qualified?

You will probably need to fill in a medical cert with every dive centre you dive with for ever....but that's the same for all of us.

Having a reasonably current medical cert (less than one year old) from your doctor will probably suffice ... but best to check with the dive centre before you get there to make sure would be my advice.

Rgrds
Mal

P.S. Why not just ask your own instructor?

[Adrian Kelland]

Originally Posted by Jamie Mattison

well im going to be personally trained by someone on the board. From there i dont know what happens next once ive qualified. will i have to fill in a medical declaration anywhere once im qualified?

Possibly, it will depend on the requiments at your destination.

Some countries don't accept self disclaimers, but the number is reducing. Having a medical signed off by a member of the UKSDMC is about as good as you will get, professional HSE medicals aside.

Don't forget that you average GP won't have a clue about the effects diving may have on medical problems. Even if they are a diver.

Adrian

[chrisch]

Originally Posted by Jamie Mattison

well im going to be personally trained by someone on the board. From there i dont know what happens next once ive qualified. will i have to fill in a medical declaration anywhere once im qualified?

The examination and completed medical form have a "shelf life" and need renewing every 5 years or less (depending on age and circumstance). Restricted permission can be give (i.e no deeper than 20 meters).

Carry it with you and show it if asked in the same way you show your certification card.

In France the medical must be less than a year old. For a course less than 3 months old. In the UK the med lasts as long as it states on it but most dive schools will want less than a year old for a course (eg if you do your AOW).

Your GP can sign the form, but its better to get a specialist as GPs often know chuff-all about diving.

If you think of the medical as an MOT certificate you'll get the picture.

Hope it all works out for you.

Chris

[Jamie Mattison]

ok what i think ill do then is,

get my gp so sign the form
also get a medical from a dive doctor

then no1 can complain.

how much does it cost for a medical ?

[chrisch]

£45 my last one.

Chris

[turbanator]

Originally Posted by Jamie Mattison

how much does it cost for a medical ?

Depends on the doc - sorry.
Our medical referee does them cheaper than the GP that my mum worked for did sports medicals.

My last was about 30 quid IIRC