Chester Step Test

Medicals

About the Medical

What is a Chester Step Test?

Chester Step Tests are a tried and testing means of gauging fitness. This is done by measuring the heart’s ability to recover from exertion. To achieve this, the test consists of stepping onto and off a 30 cm / 12-inch step at a rate set by a metronome. During this test, your heart rate will be monitored and results will be plotted on a graph providing aerobic capacity and fitness.

    • Consultation with a health professional

    • Completion of the Chester Step Test

    • Report compiled on the test findings

  • Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport and detail of any prescribed medications.

    Please attend your appointment at least 15 minutes in advance of your scheduled appointment time

Our Medical Doctor

Christine has vast experience in maritime medicine, having provided advice and medical support for diverse organisations for both diving and seafaring medical issues.

Christine has worked extensively in hyperbaric units both in the UK and Australia for civilian and military organisations, including provision of medical support onboard research vessels, for submarine escape training and tunnelling projects.

Christine has dived extensively around the UK and worldwide and was co-owner of a UK based dive liveaboard. Doctor, diver, sailor and GP.

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Common Questions

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked ones to help you get started.

  • Yes. Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk with your preferred date from the online available dates. The cost is the more expensive medical plus £50 for the additional medical certificate.

  • Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk to arrange this in advance.

  • We will do our best to accommodate changes but if there is less than 48 hours notice, the amount paid is not refundable.

  • Reasons for this will be discussed with you at the time of the medical, with reference to the appropriate guidelines. Sometimes a person may ‘temporarily’ fail a medical, pending further information which may be required from their GP or Consultant. Any charge from a GP or Consultant for providing this information is the responsibility of the person undergoing the medical.

    There is no refund for failed medicals as the medical has still been undertaken.

  • No. Medicals currently are exempt from VAT in the UK.