A diving medical examination (also known as a “fitness to dive examination”) is used to medically assess whether a person is physically fit to dive safely – whether for recreational or professional diving.

Contents of a diving medical examination:

• Medical history (e.g. respiratory diseases, circulatory problems)

• General physical examination

• Blood pressure and pulse check

• Pulmonary function test (spirometry if necessary)

• Resting ECG (depending on age, possibly also stress ECG)

• ENT status (e.g. eardrum, pressure equalization)

• Urine test

• Laboratory values (depending on age and previous illnesses)

 

The examination usually follows the recommendations of the GTÜM (Society for Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine) or comparable international standards.
Validity period:

• Up to 18 years: annually

• 18–39 years: every 3 years

• From 40 years: recommended annually