Scuba Diving Medical
Are you Fit to Dive?
There are some medical conditions which may preclude you from learning to scuba dive (see section 3).
In Australia it has been a requirement by our insurers for all students to complete and pass the Australian Standards Dive Medical before learning to dive. From the 1 October, 2010 there have been some changes which may apply to you.
PRO DIVE in Queensland - it is a legal requirement to complete a Dive Medical before commencing your practical training in Queensland. You will be required to complete and pass the Australian Standards Dive Medical AS4005.1. In some locations the dive medical can be done on the first day of the course; other locations require you to completed the dive medical before the course starts.
PRO DIVE in NSW, Asia and the Pacific - Our Insurers have now adopted the international standard for dive medicals and require the following from all students.
Medical conditions that will require further investigation include but not limited to:
General Fitness
All students are required to be able to swim. During the training you will complete a 200 meter swim plus 10 minute tread water. You can use a variety of swim strokes to complete the swim and rest by floating on your back at any time.
Medical Requirements for certified divers
All certified divers will be required to complete a Dive Medical Statement before joining a dive. If you have a pre existing medical condition, recently had surgery of any kind or take medication for a chronic condition, we will require that you bring a signed letter from your doctor stating that you are fit to dive. This letter must be issued within 3 months of doing the diving activity.
There are some medical conditions which may preclude you from learning to scuba dive (see section 3).
In Australia it has been a requirement by our insurers for all students to complete and pass the Australian Standards Dive Medical before learning to dive. From the 1 October, 2010 there have been some changes which may apply to you.
PRO DIVE in Queensland - it is a legal requirement to complete a Dive Medical before commencing your practical training in Queensland. You will be required to complete and pass the Australian Standards Dive Medical AS4005.1. In some locations the dive medical can be done on the first day of the course; other locations require you to completed the dive medical before the course starts.
PRO DIVE in NSW, Asia and the Pacific - Our Insurers have now adopted the international standard for dive medicals and require the following from all students.
- All Students are required to complete a Standard Diving Medical Statement. Depending on the responses to the questions asked, will depend on whether you will be required to complete the Australian Standards Dive Medical AS4005.1.
- PRO DIVE in Sydney (PRO DIVE Manly and PRO DIVE Coogee) have adopted the international standard, though we do recommend that you should complete a dive medical particularly if there is any doubt in your mind. If you are under the age of 18 year or 45 years and over, you must have a signed medical to the Australian Standards Dive Medical AS4005.1 and must be unconditional.
Medical conditions that will require further investigation include but not limited to:
- Asthma or wheezing (current or history of same):
- Chronic lung disease
- Surgery
- Lung collapse
- Epilepsy
- Diabetis
- High Blood Pressure
- Injury to spinal column, brain, heart; heart disease
- Problems equalising your ears or ear surgery as well as sinuses
- Fainting
- Regular dizzy spells
- Taking medication for chronic conditions not already mentioned.
General Fitness
All students are required to be able to swim. During the training you will complete a 200 meter swim plus 10 minute tread water. You can use a variety of swim strokes to complete the swim and rest by floating on your back at any time.
Medical Requirements for certified divers
All certified divers will be required to complete a Dive Medical Statement before joining a dive. If you have a pre existing medical condition, recently had surgery of any kind or take medication for a chronic condition, we will require that you bring a signed letter from your doctor stating that you are fit to dive. This letter must be issued within 3 months of doing the diving activity.
