Type
Consultation
Duration
1 hour
Sample
Urine
The Renewal HSE Diving Medical at Beard Medical Practice is a 60-minute assessment for HSE divers with a valid, in-date MA2 certificate completed within the previous 12 months. At Litfield House Medical Centre in Bristol, the appointment costs £245 and includes review of diving and medical history, physical examination, height, weight, blood pressure, eyesight and colour vision, hearing, urine testing, medication recording, and a Chester Step Test with heart-rate monitoring. Avoid excessive alcohol or caffeine for 24 hours and bring your certification and supporting records.
About this treatment
This 60-minute renewal HSE Diving Medical is intended for HSE divers who hold a valid, in-date MA2 certificate performed within the previous 12 months. The appointment is available at Litfield House Medical Centre in Bristol and costs £245.
The assessment covers diving history, past medical history, and overall health. It includes height, weight, and blood pressure checks, a thorough physical examination, eyesight and colour vision testing, a hearing check, urine testing for glucose, blood, and protein, and medication recorded on the medical form. The doctor also carries out a Chester Step Test with heart-rate monitoring. This is an occupational assessment for HSE diving requirements; it…
Avoid excessive alcohol or caffeine for 24 hours before the appointment. Bring photo ID, your previous in-date MA2 certificate, diving log book, evidence of diving qualifications, glasses, a urine sample, and hospital letters or a current medication list where applicable. No additional aftercare instructions are listed. Renewal timing is linked to certification requirements and the validity of your MA2 certificate. Contact the clinic if your certificate…
Good to know
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Sample
- Urine
- Protocol
- Assessment of diving history, past medical history and overall health.; Height, weight and blood pressure checks.; Thorough physical examination.
Who is this for?
HSE divers holding a valid and in-date MA2 certificate performed within the previous 12 months.
Preparation required
Avoid excessive alcohol or caffeine for 24 hours before the appointment.; Bring photo ID, the previous in-date MA2 certificate, diving log book, evidence of diving qualifications, glasses, a urine sample, and hospital letters or current medication list where applicable.
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Dr Henry Beard is a Private GP and Occupational Physician with BSc(Hons.), MB ChB, DRCOG, DCH, DFSRH, DGM, MRCGP and DOccMed qualifications, plus specialist qualifications in gynaecology. His areas include cardiology, respiratory medicine, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, occupational health, women's health, ENG1, OEUK, ML5, Motorsport UK and HSE diving medicals. Dr Rachael Cave is a Private GP with BMedSc,…
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£245