Medical Clearance for Hyperbaric Exposure

Link to pdf packet with the Chamber's Clearance for Hyperbaric Exposure and the WMSC-Medical Evaluation of Fitness for Scuba Diving Report

To dive in the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and/or join the volunteer Chamber Crew a current diving medical clearance (within one year of the course) is required. We will accept any ONE of the following clearances:

• A current Standard Diver Medical Exam (RSTC, NAUI, PADI, etc.) signed by a physician stating that you are cleared for diving, OR
• The Chamber's Clearance for Hyperbaric Exposure signed by a physician, OR
• The WMSC-Medical Evaluation of Fitness for Scuba Diving Report (the pages in the packet labeled Appendix B & C), OR
• If you are a member of a scientific, public safety, or military dive team a letter from your Diving Officer stating that you are medically cleared to dive in your program will suffice in lieu of a new medical

If you join the Chamber Crew, the ability to become a part of the Scientific Diving program at USC is one of the perks available to Chamber Volunteers. If you are planning on joining the Chamber Crew and wish to Scuba dive at the lab, then you will need any ONE of the following:

• The WMSC-Medical Evaluation of Fitness for Scuba Diving Report (Appendix B & C papers) is required, OR
• If you are a member of a scientific, public safety, or military dive team a letter of reciprocity from your Diving Officer stating that you are a member in good standing in your program could be used