now i have to get a med every year !!!
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The dive shop where I used to work (PADI) started requiring annual physicals for its staff just before I left, but it was the shop's decision, not PADI's. Are you sure this is a SDI/TDI requirement?
From the 2Q2016 Training Update:
"Effective January 1st 2017, all SDI/TDI/ERDI Dive professionals will be required to submit an annual medical clearance signed by a licensed medical professional along with the membership renewal form to remain active as a member of International Training. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure International Training World HQ or Regional Office has a copy of a current medical signed by a qualified medical professional at all times. If a medical expires during the course of a renewal year, the member must submit a new medical in order to remain in active teaching status."
I used to teach through a shop that required a yearly physical for the teaching staff.
I thought it was a good idea and wouldn't have an issue with an agency requiring a physical. I'm one that recives one every year anyway.
If it wasn't covered by insurance then I would have to way the pro and con.
Just another way an agency reduces their liability. Just like a student will find a physician to sign off, nothing stopping an instructor from doing the same thing.
I thought it was a good idea and wouldn't have an issue with an agency requiring a physical. I'm one that recives one every year anyway.
If it wasn't covered by insurance then I would have to way the pro and con.
Just another way an agency reduces their liability. Just like a student will find a physician to sign off, nothing stopping an instructor from doing the same thing.
I may have been the inspiration for the new rule at that shop. I was having a medical problem at the time. I had conferred with top medical personnel who were involved with diving, and they assured me I was fine to dive, but I think the shop was having trouble believing it and wanted it in writing. I had no objection, and I would submit one annually if I were called upon to do it now. It is no big deal to me because I keep taking classes and so usually have to have one anyway.
I get a physical every year covered by insurance. Usually in November/December. Just have to remember to take the form with me. Given the aging process that also seems to affect instructors as well as "regular" people it's actually a good idea and a reminder to get it done. Last year work was so hectic I didn't get in to see the doc until just before Christmas.
I have to get a medical every year, as does every other dive professional in the UK. As a professional, you should, sorry
underH2Oman
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I do not like any added costs (who does) but I also think that it demonstrates that SDI wants verification its leadership members are both qualified and physically able to actively take the role.
I have always taken it upon myself to remove myself from diving if I was not medically fit to dive. (cold, congestion, whatever) but these are temporary contraindications. The medical addresses both temporary contraindications and absolute contraindications. Confirming that the dive leader has not developed an absolute contraindication over time should be required by the training agency. So I have no issue getting it done. The additional costs will be added to course costs after all it is the course participants that are covering the costs in the end.
I have always taken it upon myself to remove myself from diving if I was not medically fit to dive. (cold, congestion, whatever) but these are temporary contraindications. The medical addresses both temporary contraindications and absolute contraindications. Confirming that the dive leader has not developed an absolute contraindication over time should be required by the training agency. So I have no issue getting it done. The additional costs will be added to course costs after all it is the course participants that are covering the costs in the end.
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the fact of doing the med doesnt bother me it was the added cost ...and yes if i was hurt or cold etc i did not teach ....that is just being a prudent instructor ........now im going to put my courses up also ..
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