Dont be disappointed read this important dive medical information
Your safety is our first priority so if you wish to dive with us and have any of these conditions we will require you to have an Australian dive medical.
A scuba dive medical can be obtained at the Cairns 24hour medical centre.
If you have EVER suffered from any of the following conditions, you will require a dive medical to Australian standard AS. 4005.1.
Asthma / Wheezing or use of an inhaler
Brain, spinal cord or nervous disorder
Chronic bronchitis or persistent chest complaint
Chronic sinus condition
Collapsed Lung (pneumothorax)
Diabetes
Chest Surgery
Heart Disease of any kind
If you are CURRENTLY suffering from or have recently had any of the following conditions or procedures, you will require a scuba dive medical to Australian standard AS. 4005.1.
Breathlessness
Chronic ear discharge or infection
High blood pressure
Ear Surgery
Epilepsy
Fainting Seizures or blackouts
Recurrent ear problems when flying
Tuberculosis or any other long term disease
Any illness or operation within the last month
Perforated eardrum
If you are taking any medications for anything other than the above conditions we can check if these are safe for diving with the local dive doctor.
This is necessary as some medications can become dangerous underwater.
These checks are done on the day of travel and can be difficult for the dive doctor to approve without consultation with you.
We can only give them information submitted to us on your medical form so please understand that the dive Doctor may require a full scuba dive medical to clear you to scuba dive.