Completing the PADI/RSTC
Medical History Form

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Prior to the start of class, you will need to complete and sign the standard PADI/RSTC Medical History form. You can download a copy of this form, in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF), using the link on the right.

Be aware that the attorneys who designed this form were especially picky about how you complete it.

In particular:

• You must physically write out the words YES or NO to each and every question.
• You cannot simply put a Y or an N, or use checkmarks or Xs.

In other words:

If possible, print the form on the front and back of a single sheet of paper. Be sure to fill out the contact information on the top half of the back. Assuming you can honestly answer NO to all of the questions, bring the signed form with you to class on Friday.

What if I have to answer YES? Don’t panic. It just means that you have a condition that requires a physician’s approval prior to taking part in diver training. Here is what you do:

• Take the completed Medical History form to your physician, along with the Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Diver’s Physical Examination (4 Pages; 204K).
• Discuss the medical history/exam form and guidelines with your physician. If he or she has a question, the guidelines have a number at Duke University Medical Center you can call.

Assuming your physician is okay with you diving (which is generally the case), he or she can sign the form where indicated on the back. Bring the signed form with you to class on Friday.

This is Important: You must either bring the medical history form with a NO to all questions, or the same form with one or more YESs (but signed by your physician), with you to the start of class on Friday or you will not be allowed to participate. No exceptions.

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