Diving suitability examinations

From now on there is the opportunity to complete the diving medical examination at dive4life at regular intervals! Testing your health suitability for diving is an important safety factor for every diver. In Germany, any doctor can certify that you are fit to dive, but the Society for Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine in Germany (GTÜM) eV recommends an examination by a doctor trained in accordance with the association's guidelines. It also determines the scope of the investigation. The doctors with GTÜM certificate must

Be active divers yourself and regularly renew your qualifications. This offers you the security of standardized examination conditions.

Divers over 18 and under 40 years should be every 3 years, divers over 40 and under 18 years one yearly

Proof of suitability test.

Performing doctor - Dr. medical Sebastian Goss

The examinations are offered and carried out by Dr. medical Sebastian Goss.

dr Goß, born in 1977, is a specialist in anesthesiology with the additional title of intensive care medicine

and emergency medicine. He is an active diver himself and has completed the GTÜM curriculum to become a doctor

Completed diving suitability examinations. For any questions before the exam, please read

first the FAQ; If you still have any questions, please feel free to email them in advance or with us

send when registering.

When do the examinations take place?

The examinations are offered at irregular intervals in the D4L, you can find the dates

HERE.

Please register by email to: probe. Tauchen@gmail.com. Please provide the following data

to: Last name, first name, address, date of birth, desired date and time. Her

You will then receive all further information and your appointment via email reply.

I'm currently in D4L, can I come by spontaneously without registering?

In principle, we ask that you register in advance in order to plan. Should spontaneous appointments

canceled or unoccupied, it may be possible that a spontaneous examination is also possible

is. But that cannot be guaranteed.

What is on offer?

Diving suitability examination according to the GTÜM guidelines including those provided

Diagnostics (spirometry, ECG, measurement of blood pressure and oxygen saturation, inspection of the

eardrums). If you are suitable for recreational diving, you will receive the relevant certificate directly

on site (validity: under 40: 3 years, over 40: 1 year).

What doesn't work on site?

For divers over 40, an exercise ECG (bicycle ergometry) is mandatory. This

The examination requires appropriate equipment that is not mobile and must therefore be carried out beforehand

E.g. can be carried out at the family doctor and can be brought with you. Please note that the

The examination should not be older than 3 months at this point.

How much does the examination cost?

The examination is a medical service that is not paid for by health insurance companies. The

Costs are not charged by the D4L, but by the examining doctor, who follows the recommendation of the

GTÜM is directed. The total costs including equipment examinations and certificate are €69.89

and can be paid on site in cash, by bank transfer or PayPal. Of course

you will receive an invoice.

I recently had tests (e.g. ECG, lung function) performed by another doctor

let. Can I bring these with me?

Yes very much. Examinations that were not older than at the time of the diving suitability examination

3 months can be brought along. The invoice amount is then reduced by

appropriate investigation. The prerequisite, however, is that none occur during this period

Complaints have arisen that require a reassessment and thus a repetition of the

require investigation.

I take medication (e.g. for high blood pressure) or take medication as needed

(e.g. in allergic asthma). Do I have to pay attention to anything?

Please take regularly prescribed medication as usual, it is not necessary for the examination

Break provided. If you need medication, especially “asthma sprays”, please come for an examination

bring along.

What do I have to bring?

After registering, you will receive a health questionnaire. Please fill this out completely

bring with you for examination. If you take medication regularly, please take one

Bring your medication plan. If current findings (e.g. hospital discharge reports, current

Examinations from practicing doctors are available, then these are also helpful.

I registered, but now I have a bad cold or other health issues

Complaints. Can I still come?

That does not make sense. You should be examined in a state in which you are

would go diving without hesitation. Please remember to cancel us (email to the registration address)

and arrange a new appointment.

I am a professional diver. I can also take the G31 occupational medical examination for professional divers

have it done by you?

Unfortunately that is not possible. The occupational medical examinations may only be carried out by

be certified by a doctor specializing in occupational medicine.

Will my data be saved or retained?

The paper documentation is submitted to the examining doctor in accordance with legal regulations

archived. Upon request, a copy of the personal

Findings are issued. Like all medical data, this is also subject to the

Investigation of data collected on diving and findings of confidentiality; only the doctor himself

has access to it. The ECG device used (manufacturer: D-Heart, Italy) records ECG findings electronically

stores them in accordance with GDPR. A corresponding data protection declaration from the manufacturer is available.

If you don't want this, please have a paper ECG - not older than 3 months - for the examination

- bring along.