HSE Commercial Diving Medical
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.
Dr Christine Penny
Why you need a HSE Diving Medical
The HSE Diving Medical is required to pursue a commercial diving career in the UK. Here’s why:
Legal Requirement: As per the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, all divers at work must have a valid certificate of fitness to dive issued by an Approved Medical Examiner of Divers (AMED). Please see http://www.hse.gov.uk/DIVING/medical-requirements.htm for more details.
Medical Unique to Diving: With Aquamarine Medicals your medical is conducted by a specialist and experienced diving doctor who understands your work and health.
Specialist Advice : A thorough medical examination that considers health issues that could potentially affect you and your diving, protecting both your wellbeing and career
“We could not recommend Aquamarine Medicals enough. They have an easy online booking system, very helpful receptionists and very knowledgeable & professional staff with years of experience. They are our ‘go-to’ AMEDs for all our staff & recommended AMEDs for our students.
You could not be in better hands.”
Warren and Tamsin Salliss, Commercial Dive Training, Cornwall
Medical and Diving history
Medical Examination
Respiratory System - includes a lung function test (spirometry) before and after exercise
Exercise Testing - Chester Step Test to test cardiovascular fitness. Remember to bring shorts!
Cardiovascular, Nervous and Musculoskeletal System
Ears & Vision
Dental, Abdominal, Urinalysis & Skin
What is involved during a HSE Diving Medical
Photo ID – passport or driving licence.
Previous HSE medical if it is in-date.
Clothes you are comfortable wearing to do a step test.
Letters or background information from your GP or Consultant if you have had a significant medical issue since your last medical.
If this is your first HSE Diving Medical, please ask your GP to fill out this form
What you need to bring
FAQs
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Yes! We offer combined medicals, at a lower price than two separate medicals. Please have look at our book now
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One year is the maximum time these medicals can be signed off for.
A bit like your MOT however, it is possible to book your medical one month in advance of its expiry date and for your new medical to be one year on from the old expiry date, so you do not lose time.
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Please ask your GP to complete this form and bring it with you.
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The HSE have stated you must get your GP to complete this form and bring it with you. It will not be possible to issue the medical without this. Some GPs charge for this service.
