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Continuing Education and Specialty Courses

 Continue Your Adventure! It is exciting that you have decided to continuing your dive education and experiences. Whether you are taking the Advanced Course, Rescue Course of one of our other cool specialties we know you will have a great time and experience. Please complete these documents as soon as possible to make the best us of time. If it has been a while since last diving, we would recommend taking a Scuba Refresher/Reactivate Course! A scuba refresher is the ideal way to review your skills before your next dive trip, dive, or course. 

Instructions For Filling Out Diver Medical and Other Documents

All documents should be completed and if needed uploaded in smartwaiver at least one week prior to your scheduled dive or course.

Diver Medical

Please Read This Carefully. Please look over the Diver Medical Questionnaire and complete as soon as possible in case you need a physician’s approval to take the course

1) Read questionnaire entirely.

2) Check each box with a “Yes” or “No”.

AS the questionnaire states:

3) If you answer “Yes” to questions 3, 5 or 10 on Page 1 of 3, you must obtain a physician’s signature* on Page 3 of 3 indicating that you are physically able to dive.

4) If you answered “Yes” to any other questions on Page 1 of 3 you need to answer “Yes/No” to the related box on Page 2 of 3

5) If any required questions on Page 2 of 3 are answered “Yes” you must obtain a doctor’s signature* on Page 3 of 3 indicating that you are physically able to dive. You can get a copy of this document on our website Resources Tab-Forms- Diver Medical Form.

6) If you answered “No” to all questions on Page 1 of 3 and the necessary questions on Page 2 of 3, you do not need a physician’s approval on Page 3 of 3.

If you need a physician’s approval, you must have this completed prior to participating in the course or dive, there are no exceptions.

If you need a physician’s approval, look through the other documents but do not complete smartwaiver. Get your doctors approval and then upload the signed medical and complete the smartwaiver process. (If you complete the waivers and then need a medical approval you will just have to complete smartwaivers again to upload

Diver and Student Agreements:

Please read all agreements and complete. Please keep in mind spaces in our courses are limited and we are a small business. There is cost incurred when scheduling and running a course. Course cancellation and reschedule policies are strictly enforced.

Today's date: December 21, 2024

First Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
First Participant's Date of Birth*
First Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

First Participant's Signature*
Second Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*
Second Participant's Date of Birth*
Second Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Third Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*
Third Participant's Date of Birth*
Third Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Fourth Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*
Fourth Participant's Date of Birth*
Fourth Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Fifth Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*
Fifth Participant's Date of Birth*
Fifth Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Sixth Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*
Sixth Participant's Date of Birth*
Sixth Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Seventh Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*
Seventh Participant's Date of Birth*
Seventh Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Eighth Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*
Eighth Participant's Date of Birth*
Eighth Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Ninth Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*
Ninth Participant's Date of Birth*
Ninth Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Tenth Participant's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*
Tenth Participant's Date of Birth*
Tenth Participant's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

UNDERSTANDING BY READING THEM BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

Parent or Guardian's Email Address

Email*

Confirm Email*
Certification Information: If Previously Certified:

Level:

Agency:

Certification Number:
  
Upload Completed Medical Signed by Physician If needed from above and Image of Certification Card. (Upload all in one file)
Valid file types: JPG, GIF, PNG, and PDF
Participant's Address
Address Line 1:*
Street address, P.O. box, company name, c/o
Address Line 2:
Apartment, suite, unit, building, floor, etc.
Country:*
City:*
State/Province:*
Zip/Postal:*
VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE FORM

I hereby grant Atlantic Edge Scuba the irrevocable right and permission to use photographs and/or video recordings of on Atlantic Edge’s website, publications, promotional flyers, in our new letters, or for any other similar purpose without compensation to me. 

I understand and agree that such photographs and/or video recordings of me may be placed on the Internet.  I also understand and agree that I may be identified by name and/or title in printed, Internet or broadcast information that might accompany the photographs and/or video recordings of me. I agree that all such portraits, pictures, photographs, video and audio recordings, and any reproductions thereof, and all plates, negatives, recording tape and digital files are and shall remain the property of Atlantic Edge Scuba. 

I hereby warrant that I am eighteen (18) years old or more and competent to contract in my own name or, if I am less than eighteen years old, that my parent or guardian has signed this release form below.  This release is binding on me and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives.

I AGREE

If individual photographed/recorded is under eighteen (18) years old, the following section must be completed:  I have read, and I understand this document.  I understand and agree that it is binding on me, my child (named above), our heirs, assigns and personal representatives.  I acknowledge that I am eighteen (18) years old or more and that I am the parent or guardian of the child named above.

I AGREE

Youth Diving: Responsibility and Risks Acknowledgment

(Please read carefully, fill in all blanks, and sign and date below.)

I/we, and my/our child, have viewed and understand the Youth Diving: Responsibility and Risks video or flip chart. We affirm we have been advised and thoroughly informed that diving is an adventure sport with inherent risks to the participant. These risks may include, but are not limited to, pressure related injuries affecting the lungs, sinuses and ears, drowning, panic and other serious injury or death. We also understand our responsibilities, as parent and participant (child), in participating in scuba activities and agree to accept those responsibilities.

As the parent/guardian of the minor child, I/we understand and agree it is solely my/our responsibility to evaluate whether my/our child should participate in scuba activities. Our decision is based upon our knowledge of the mental, physical and emotional abilities of our child, as well as his/her medical history. I/we understand and agree it is my/our responsibility to discuss with a physician any questions I/we have regarding my/our child’s medical history and participation in this activity.

I/we understand and agree that it is my/our responsibility to continue to monitor the abilities and health of my/our child to determine whether he/she should continue in this program and continue to dive after the program.

I/we agree to abide by all supervisory and depth limitations that may accompany my/our child’s PADI certification.

I/we understand that PADI certifies instructors/dive centers and provides materials for programs developed by PADI.

I/we understand that the dive center/resort and the instructor are responsible for the conduct and supervision of this activity

I/we understand my responsibilities and those of my child as set forth in the Youth Diving Responsibilities and Risk video or flip chart.

I/we have read this Acknowledgment, understand and agree to the terms and conditions, and understand and agree that this Acknowledgment is a binding contract between us, the dive professional, the dive facility and PADI.

Parent(s) or court-appointed legal guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.



By signing below the parent or court-appointed legal guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
Parent or Guardian's Name

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Phone*
Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
Parent or Guardian's Information

Diver Medical | Participant Questionnaire

Recreational scuba diving and freediving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or dive activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and freediving. This form is principally designed as an initial medical screen for new divers, but is also appropriate for divers taking continuing education. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.

Directions

Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to a recreational scuba diving or freediving course.
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.

1. I have had problems with my lungs/breathing, heart, and/or blood affecting my normal physical or mental performance.*
Yes -Complete Box A Below
No
2. I am over 45 years of age.*
Yes - Complete Box B Below
No
3. I struggle to perform moderate exercise (for example, walk 1.6 kilometer/one mile in 14 minutes or swim 200 meters/yards without resting), OR I have been unable to participate in a normal physical activity due to fitness or health reasons within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
4. I have had problems with my eyes, ears, or nasal passages/sinuses.*
Yes - Complete Box C Below
No
5. I have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR I have ongoing problems related to past surgery.*
Yes
No
6. I have lost consciousness, had migraine headaches, seizures, stroke, significant head injury, or suffer from persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes - Complete Box D Below
No
7. I am currently undergoing treatment (or have required treatment within the last five years) for psychological problems, personality disorder, panic attacks, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol; or, I have been diagnosed with a learning disability.*
Yes - Complete Box E Below
No
8. I have had back problems, hernia, ulcers, or diabetes.*
Yes - Complete Box F Below
No
9. I have had stomach or intestine problems, including recent diarrhea.*
Yes - Complete Box G Below
No
10. I am taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine/Lariam).*
Yes
No

Box A - I have/have had:

Chest surgery, heart surgery, heart valve surgery, stent placement, or a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).*
Yes
No
Asthma, wheezing, severe allergies, hay fever or congested airways within the last 12 months that limits my physical activity/exercise.*
Yes
No
A problem or illness involving my heart such as: angina, chest pain on exertion, heart failure, immersion pulmonary edema, heart attack or stroke, OR am taking medication for any heart condition.*
Yes
No
Recurrent bronchitis and currently coughing within the past 12 months, OR have been diagnosed with emphysema.*
Yes
No
Symptoms affecting my lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance.*
Yes
No

Box B - I am over 45 years of age AND:

I currently smoke or inhale nicotine by other means.*
Yes
No
I have a high cholesterol level.*
Yes
No
I have high blood pressure.*
Yes
No
I have had a close blood relative die suddenly or of cardiac disease or stroke before the age of 50, OR have a family history of heart disease before age 50 (including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy).*
Yes
No

Box C - I have/have had:

Sinus surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Ear disease or ear surgery, hearing loss, or problems with balance.*
Yes
No
Recurrent sinusitis within the past 12 months.*
Yes
No
Eye surgery within the past 3 months.*
Yes
No

Box D - I have/have had:

Head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 5 years.*
Yes
No
Persistent neurologic injury or disease.*
Yes
No
Recurring migraine headaches within the past 12 months, or take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No
Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness) within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No
Epilepsy, seizures, or convulsions, OR take medications to prevent them.*
Yes
No

Box E - I have/have had:

Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems requiring medical/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Major depression, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, uncontrolled bipolar disorder requiring medication/psychiatric treatment.*
Yes
No
Been diagnosed with a mental health condition or a learning/developmental disorder that requires ongoing care.*
Yes
No
An addiction to drugs or alcohol requiring treatment within the last 5 years.*
Yes
No

Box F - I have/have had:

Recurrent back problems in the last 6 months that limit my everyday activity.*
Yes
No
Back or spinal surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
Diabetes, either insulin- or diet-controlled, OR gestational diabetes within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No
An uncorrected hernia that limits my physical abilities.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated ulcers, problem wounds, or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No

Box G - I have had:

Ostomy surgery and do not have medical clearance to swim or engage in physical activity.*
Yes
No
Dehydration requiring medical intervention within the last 7 days.*
Yes
No
Active or untreated stomach or intestinal ulcers or ulcer surgery within the last 6 months.*
Yes
No
Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).*
Yes
No
Active or uncontrolled ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.*
Yes
No
Bariatric surgery within the last 12 months.*
Yes
No

If you answered NO to all 10 questions above, a medical evaluation is not required. Please read and agree to the participant statement below by signing and dating it.

* If you answered YES to questions 3, 5 or 10 above OR to any of the questions on Boxes A,B,C,D,E,F or G , please read and agree to the statement above by signing and dating it AND request the physical form us or visit our website under the resources tab to print. Make sure to complete the medical and take all three pages of the form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician's Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician's approval.

Participant Statement: I have answered all questions honestly, and understand that I accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from any questions I may have answered inaccurately or for my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk/Non-agency Acknowledgment Form Continuing Education Administrative Document

NOTE: Also complete and attach the Diver Medical Form (Product No. 10346) 

This is a statement in which you are informed of the established safe diving practices for skin and scuba diving. These practices have been compiled for your review and acknowledgement and are intended to increase your comfort and safety in diving. Your signature on this statement is required as proof that you are aware of these safe diving practi￾ces. Read and discuss the statement prior to signing it. If you are a minor, this form must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

I understand that as a diver I should:

1. Maintain good mental and physical fitness for diving. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs when diving. Keep proficient in diving skills, striving to increase them through continuing education and reviewing them in controlled conditions after a period of diving inactivity, and refer to my course materials to stay current and refresh myself on important information.

2. Be familiar with my dive sites. If not, obtain a formal diving orientation from a knowledgeable, local source. If diving conditions are worse than those in which I am experienced, postpone diving or select an alternate site with better conditions. Engage only in diving activities consistent with my training and experience. Do not engage in cave or technical diving unless specifically trained to do so.

3. Use complete, well-maintained, reliable equipment with which I am familiar; and inspect it for correct fit and function prior to each dive. Have a buoyancy control device, low-pressure buoyancy control inflation system, submersible pressure gauge and alternate air source and dive planning/monitoring device (dive computer, RDP/dive tables—whichever you are trained to use) when scuba diving. Deny use of my equipment to uncertified divers.

4. Listen carefully to dive briefings and directions and respect the advice of those supervising my diving activities. Re￾cognize that additional training is recommended for participation in specialty diving activities, in other geographic areas and after periods of inactivity that exceed six months.

5. Adhere to the buddy system throughout every dive. Plan dives – including communications, procedures for reuniting in case of separation and emergency procedures – with my buddy.

6. Be proficient in dive planning (dive computer or dive table use). Make all dives no decompression dives and allow a margin of safety. Have a means to monitor depth and time underwater. Limit maximum depth to my level of training and experience. Ascend at a rate of not more than 18 metres/60 feet per minute. Be a SAFE diver – Slowly Ascend From Every dive. Make a safety stop as an added precaution, usually at 5 metres/15 feet for three minutes or longer.

7. Maintain proper buoyancy. Adjust weighting at the surface for neutral buoyancy with no air in my buoyancy control device. Maintain neutral buoyancy while underwater. Be buoyant for surface swimming and resting. Have weights clear for easy removal, and establish buoyancy when in distress while diving. Carry at least one surface signaling device (such as signal tube, whistle, mirror).

8. Breathe properly for diving. Never breath-hold or skip-breathe when breathing compressed air, and avoid excessive hyperventilation when breath-hold diving. Avoid overexertion while in and underwater and dive within my limitations.

9. Use a boat, float or other surface support station, whenever feasible.

10. Know and obey local dive laws and regulations, including fish and game and dive flag laws.

I understand the importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well-being, and that failure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving. 

NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Divemasters associated with the program in which I am participat￾ing, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc, or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI diver train￾ing programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day-to day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my es￾tate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Atlantic Edge Inc. and/or the instructors and divemasters associated with the activity.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

I hereby affrm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death. I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; including but not limited to decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric/air expansion injury that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such dives in spite of the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.

I understand this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Agreement) hereby encompasses and applies to all diver training activities and courses in which I choose to participate. These activities and courses may include, but are not limited to, altitude, boat, cavern, AWARE, deep, enriched air, photography/videography, diver propulsion vehicle, drift, dry suit, ice, multilevel, night, peak performance buoyancy, search & recovery, rebreather, underwater naturalist, navigator, wreck, adventure diver, rescue diver and other distinctive specialties (hereinafter “Programs”). 

I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), divemasters(s),the facility which provides the Programs, Atlantic Edge Inc., nor PADI Americas, Inc., nor its affliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the Programs or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs, I hereby personally assume all risks of the Programs, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while I am a participant in the Programs including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities. I further release, exempt and hold harmless said Programs and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims arising during the program or after I receive my certification(s).

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the Programs. I declare that I am in good mental and physical fitness for diving, and that I am not under the influence of alcohol, nor am I under the influence of any drugs that are contraindicated to diving. If I am taking medication, I declare that I have seen a physician and have approval to dive while under the influence of the medication/drugs. I affirm it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of any and all changes to my health condition at any time during my participation in the Programs and agree to accept responsibility for my failure to do so. 

I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program, and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same. 

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the knowledge that

I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I hereby state and agree this Agreement will be effective for all activities associated with the Programs in which I participate within one year from the date on which I sign this Agreement.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries may have to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns, or beneficiaries will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I HAVE COMPLETED THE DIVER MEDICAL FORM (10346) AND I AFFIRM IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MY INSTRUCTOR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES TO MEDICAL HISTORY AT ANY TIME DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN SCUBA PROGRAMS. I AGREE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS REGARDING MY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR PAST HEALTH CONDITION, OR ANY CHANGES THERETO. 

I, BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY INSTRUCTORS, DIVEMASTERS, THE FACILITY WHICH OFFERS THE PROGRAMS AND PADI AMERICAS, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE. 

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NON-AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT, 

LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, DIVER MEDICAL AND STANDARD SAFE DIVING PRACTICES STATEMENT OF 

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