Scuba Diving Medical (Recreational PADI only).
£80
A scuba diving medical is an assessment to make sure you are fit to take part in recreational scuba diving and meet the medical requirements set by PADI. It looks at your general health and any medical conditions that could affect your safety while diving. You may need a medical before starting a course, depending on your answers to the PADI medical questionnaire, or if your health has changed since you last completed one. We’ll talk everything through with you and make the process as straightforward as possible.
You require this medical if any of the following apply
You may need a scuba diving medical if you:
Are starting a recreational PADI scuba diving course and your medical questionnaire indicates that a medical assessment is required
Have answered “Yes” to one or more of the questions on the PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire
Have a medical condition that may affect your ability to dive safely
Have experienced a change in your health that may affect your fitness to dive
Have been advised by your PADI instructor that you need medical clearance before diving
What to expect during the medical
Reviewing your completed PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire
Discussing your medical history and any current health conditions
Asking about any medication you take or previous medical issues relevant to diving
Carrying out a clinical assessment appropriate to your individual circumstances
Completing the relevant PADI medical paperwork
Appointment duration
Allow approximately 30 minutes for your appointment.
What to bring
Please complete your PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire before your appointment and bring it with you along with your summary care record from your GP.
Where to attend
In clinic only.
Certificate issued
If you are medically approved to dive, we’ll complete the PADI Diver Medical Physician’s Evaluation Form, confirming that you are approved to participate in recreational scuba diving. We’ll complete the relevant paperwork during your appointment and return it to you at the end of the appointment, so you can provide it to your PADI instructor or dive centre.
Certificate validity period
There isn’t a standard PADI validity period that applies to every diver. If your health changes, you should seek medical advice before diving, and your dive centre or instructor may also have specific requirements.
Make your booking
Book your Scuba Diving Medical (Recreational PADI only).
Choose your medical, pick a time that suits you and book online in a couple of minutes. All appointments take place at our clinic in central Worthing.
On the day, please bring photo ID, any paperwork you’ve been asked to have completed, and your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them.
30 minutes
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£80