What are the requirements for commercial diving?
It is recommended to have a Recreational Scuba Diver ticket and a certificate from a designated medical practitioner indicating a pass on a medical examination. It is also recommended to have completed a sport scuba course and have a minimum of 10 scuba dives. Pursuing a career as a commercial diver requires more than just a passion for underwater exploration; it demands specific educational qualifications that provide the necessary skills and knowledge for success in this challenging field.scuba diving requires heavy exertion. The diver must be free of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. An absolute requirement is the ability of the lungs, middle ear and sinuses to equalize pressure. Any condition that risks the loss of consciousness should disqualify the applicant.A new applicant has to submit a formal commercial diver training certificate of completion from an accredited commercial dive school and meet our requirements of 625 hours. An individual seeking to obtain an ADCI certification card is required to have verifiable evidence necessary to support the application.
How long does a dive medical last?
Dive medicals are valid for 12 months. A person with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion or who has epilepsy, asthma, a serious medical problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive.
What is involved in a dive medical?
ECG). These assessments help identify any underlying conditions that may increase the risk of injury while diving. Commercial divers are exposed not only to the possibility of drowning but also to a variety of occupational safety and health hazards such as respiratory and circulatory risks, hypothermia, low visibility, and physical injury from the operation of heavy equipment under water.