In 2016 got inducted into the Woman Divers Hall of Fame and in August the same year was featured under Heroes of Diving in the Scuba Diving Magazine in the USA. Much of recreational and professional diving takes place in remote locations. Got asked to set up several IMCA DMT Training facilities around the world. Most of our staff are also active divers and are on hand to provide expert advice. The Diver Medic exists to provide professional grade Emergency Medical training to recreational and professional divers. 5/11/20 start of 4 week lockdown – occupational … 24/7 Emergency cover remains unaffected. Doctor Kohn works out of the centre twice a week providing fit to dive medicals for recreational scuba diving. IMCA advises that all divers should complete a diver medic technician course as part of their diver training. Advanced medical personnel: To obtain a DMT Specialist certification through Hyperbarics International and the International Board of Undersea Medicine the participant must have taken a 1 or 2 year medical training program as a PA, Nurse, Paramedic, Military Medic, or other allied medical professional training; in addition to being an active scuba diver. Our Diver Medic Courses combines intensive practical modules with detailed theoretical modules to offer high quality intensive training to all delegates. To prepare for your PADI training, download the associated form. Dr Kohn can be contacted at kohn.doc@gmail.com or on 07711 709049 for appointments. The course is internationally recognized by IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association), DCBC (Divers Certification Board of Canada), and offers certification through the NBDHMT (National Board of Diving … Book a Training Course. Before participating in PADI courses or programs, all student divers must complete paperwork, such as a brief scuba medical questionnaire that ask about medical conditions that could be a problem while diving. In some countries, all potential divers are required to undertake a brief medical examination by an approved physician. Divers Institute of Technology offers a two week course in Diver Medical Technician training where you can become certified to render advanced hyperbaric care for an injured diver. Prior to undertaking a training program with the likes of PADI and SSI, you are required to disclose your medical history and 'self-certify' as to whether or not you fit the medical requirements for diving. Since most dive locations are often far from trained medical providers and hospitals trained in diving emergencies, its important for YOU to make sure you are trained and ready! Book a Medical. Diving Hyperbarics Wound Care Coronavirus (Covid-19) Lockdown 5th November 2020 . For diving professionals wishing to work in the industry he can also offer HSE medicals. We are pleased to announce that our provision of vocational courses and work related medicals can continue during the 4 week lockdown starting on 5th November. All medicals are carried out at our Hyperbaric facility by experienced dive medical doctors and Approved Medical Examiner of Divers (AMED)s experienced in scuba diving medicine. Medicals. Medical Diver Training. Later in the year designed a Diver Medical Technician course for DAN Europe and became an IMCA DMT accredited Training facility in London. Please note that we cannot arrange these appointments through our office and must be done directly …