Diving fitness examinations

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

be active divers themselves and regularly renew their qualifications. This offers you the security of standardized examination conditions.

Divers over 18 and under 40 years of age should be tested every 3 years, divers over 40 and under 18 years of age should be tested annually.

Provide evidence of fitness for duty.

Performing physician - Dr. med. Sebastian Goß

The examinations are offered and carried out by Dr. med. Sebastian Goß.

Dr. Goß, born in 1977, is a specialist in anaesthesiology with additional qualifications in intensive care medicine

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

Completed diving fitness examinations. For all questions before the examination please read

First read the FAQ; if you still have questions, please feel free to send them by email before or with

of registration.

When will the examinations take place?

The examinations are offered at irregular intervals in the D4L, the dates can be found

HERE.

Please register by email to: untersuchung.tauchen@gmail.com. Please provide the following information

to: Name, first name, address, date of birth, desired date and desired time. Your

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

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

We generally ask for advance registration for planning purposes. Should spontaneous appointments

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

However, this cannot be guaranteed.

What is offered?

Diving fitness examination according to the GTÜM guidelines including the intended

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

If you are qualified for recreational diving, you will receive the relevant certificate directly

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

What is not possible locally?

For divers over 40, a stress ECG (cycle ergometry) is mandatory. This

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

eg at your GP and can be brought along. Please note that the

The examination should not have been carried out more than 3 months ago at this point.

How much does the examination cost?

The examination is a medical service that is not covered by health insurance.

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

GTÜM sets up. The total costs including equipment tests and certification 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) done by another doctor

Can I bring these with me?

Yes, of course. Examinations that are not older than

3 months, can be brought along. The invoice amount will then be reduced by the

appropriate investigation. However, the prerequisite is that no

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

make investigation necessary.

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

(e.g. allergic asthma). Is there anything I need to be aware of?

Please take your regular prescribed medication as usual, no

Break is planned. Please bring any medication required, especially “asthma sprays” for examination

bring along.

What do I need to bring with me?

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

for the examination. If you take medication regularly, please

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

If there are any clinical studies (e.g. examinations by general practitioners), these are also helpful.

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

Complaints. Can I still come?

This is not sensible. You should be examined in a state in which you

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

and arrange a new appointment.

I am a professional diver. Can I also take the G31 occupational health examination for professional divers

have it done with you?

Unfortunately, this is not possible. The occupational health examinations may only be carried out by

certified by a specialist in occupational medicine.

Will my data be stored or retained?

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

Upon request, a copy of the personal data can be obtained at any time at cost price.

Findings are issued. Like all medical data, the data collected in the context of the

Data and findings collected during the diving examination are confidential; only the doctor himself

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

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

If you do not want this, please bring an ECG in paper form – not older than 3 months

- bring along.