Dive Shops that Offer Discover Scuba for Older Clients

[rongoodman]

The late 60's is irrelevant. Fitness and health are critical.

As I recall, that was about the age I was getting my cave and rebreather certs.

 

[tursiops]

As I recall, that was about the age I was getting my cave and rebreather certs.

Yeah, I got Adv Trimix at 68 and CCR 4 months before I turned 70, Cave Stage a couple of years after that.

 

[scrane]

Today's DSD requires the RSTC Diver Medical (copy attached).

Where do you see this requirement?
I was going by the PADI website.

 

[tursiops]

Where do you see this requirement?
I was going by the PADI website.

Go to PADI.com
Hover on Courses, click on Discover Scuba Diving
Scroll down to More Info
Click on Medical Requirements
Click on Diver Medical Form

 

[scrane]

Go to PADI.com
Hover on Courses, click on Discover Scuba Diving
Scroll down to More Info
Click on Medical Requirements
Click on Diver Medical Form

OK... I'm not a Lawyer (or a Doctor), but it looks to me like if you check off that you are above 45 but check no to the questions in box B (page 2) and you answered NO to questions 3, 5 or 10 on page 1 and NO to all of the questions on page 2 you can just sign the waiver. I'm not trying to be argumentative here, I'm just trying to figure this out. Correct me if I'm wrong.

https://www.uhms.org/images/Recreational-Diving-Medical-Screening-System/forms/Diver_Medical_Participant_Questionnaire_10346_EN_English_2022-02-01.pdf

In other words, if you do not check any boxes covered by an asterisk ( * ) you do not need a physician's release (bottom page 2).

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

OK... I'm not a Lawyer (or a Doctor), but it looks to me like if you check off that you are above 45 but check no to the questions in box B (page 2) and you answered NO to questions 3, 5 or 10 on page 1 and NO to all of the questions on page 2 you can just sign the waiver. I'm not trying to be argumentative here, I'm just trying to figure this out. Correct me if I'm wrong.

https://www.uhms.org/images/Recreational-Diving-Medical-Screening-System/forms/Diver_Medical_Participant_Questionnaire_10346_EN_English_2022-02-01.pdf

Not a lawyer either, but the dive center may insist on a signed medical form from a doctor. I would strongly recommend that the person takes this form with them to their doctor when getting a physical.

 

[tursiops]

OK... I'm not a Lawyer (or a Doctor), but it looks to me like if you check off that you are above 45 but check no to the questions in box B (page 2) and you answered NO to questions 3, 5 or 10 on page 1 and NO to all of the questions on page 2 you can just sign the waiver. I'm not trying to be argumentative here, I'm just trying to figure this out. Correct me if I'm wrong.

https://www.uhms.org/images/Recreational-Diving-Medical-Screening-System/forms/Diver_Medical_Participant_Questionnaire_10346_EN_English_2022-02-01.pdf

In other words, if you do not check any boxes covered by an asterisk ( * ) you do not need a physician's release (bottom page 2).

Yes, you are correct. It is possible -- but unlikely -- that you are over 45 but do not smoke, do not have high blood pressure, do not have high cholesterol, and not take any prescription drugs, therefore do not need a doctor's signature.

 

[tursiops]

Not a lawyer either, but the dive center may insist on a signed medical form from a doctor. I would strongly recommend that the person takes this form with them to their doctor when getting a physical.

I've never been at a dive center or a liveaboard that required a signed medical if you could answer No to the all the questions...except in Australia where everybody has to be signed off. Have you experienced otherwise?

 

[Marie13]

Yes, you are correct. It is possible -- but unlikely -- that you are over 45 but do not smoke, do not have high blood pressure, do not have high cholesterol, and not take any prescription drugs, there fore do not need a doctor's signature.

There are other posters here who have reported issues with dive centers/dive ops if they were in their 60s. Best to just go to the doc and get the form signed to head off any issues before they leave on vacation.

 

[Scubagolf]

Not a lawyer either, but the dive center may insist on a signed medical form from a doctor. I would strongly recommend that the person takes this form with them to their doctor when getting a physical.

Yes to this. I am an active diver at 72. I have my MD sign off annually on the PADI medical form and I carry it with me. Not been asked for it yet, but just in case.