{"id":52175,"date":"2025-12-11T09:58:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T02:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novoscuba.com\/?page_id=52175"},"modified":"2025-12-11T22:20:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T15:20:05","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/novoscuba.com\/en_us\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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How often do I need to do a refresher course?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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NovoScuba doesn\u2019t set a strict rule for when you need a refresher. It really depends on how long you\u2019ve been out of the water and how confident you feel getting back in. If it\u2019s been a while since your last dive, it\u2019s worth considering a refresher, but the timing varies depending on your experience and how many dives you\u2019d done before the break. The best guide is how comfortable you feel with your skills when you\u2019re planning your next dive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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When will my certification card arrive?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Once you have completed your training and certification with NovoScuba, your certification card will be issued to you digitally in the form of a digital card. These digital cards are accessible immediately and can be saved on any digital device you use, such as Google or Apple wallet. You do not have to wait for a physical card to arrive in the mail. Simply show the digital card to any dive center to verify your certification.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Is there a maximum age limit for diving?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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No, there is no maximum age limit for diving. However, diving is a physical activity, and it is recommended that all students are fit enough to participate. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine if diving is appropriate based on individual health and fitness levels.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is the minimum age to learn to dive?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The minimum age to learn to dive is 10 years old. Children between the ages of 10-15 can obtain \u2018junior\u2019 certifications with restricted depth allowances. Once a diver reaches 15 years of age, they are eligible to obtain full certification levels. It is important to adhere to these age requirements for safety reasons and to ensure a positive learning experience for young divers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Where do I find the Divers Medical Form \/ Liability Release Form \/ DiveSmart Agreement?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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You can access all these forms in the courses themselves, or via your Student Dashboard <\/a>under the My Training tab<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Can I wear my contact lenses \/ glasses?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Yes, you can wear contact lenses while diving as they do not interfere with the use of a diving mask. If you wear glasses you have the option of using prescription lenses in your dive mask, which are specially designed to accommodate your vision needs while diving. These masks allow you to see clearly underwater while ensuring a comfortable and leak-free fit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Is scuba diving hard to do?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Scuba diving is not considered to be difficult to learn. Just like any sport or skill, it requires some time and dedication to learn the necessary techniques and safety procedures. With proper training from a certified instructor, almost anyone can become a certified scuba diver. The experience of exploring the underwater world is often described as amazing and absolutely worth the effort of learning how to scuba dive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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I am not a strong swimmer, can I learn to dive?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Absolutely! While being a strong swimmer is helpful for diving, it is not always a requirement. As long as you can swim short distances and feel comfortable in the water, you can still learn how to dive. It\u2019s essential to communicate your swimming abilities to your instructor so they can tailor the instruction to suit your needs and ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience. Remember, everyone starts at their own pace, and with proper training and guidance, you can certainly become a proficient diver regardless of your swimming ability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How much more does it cost to complete my courses?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The cost to complete scuba diving courses can vary depending on the specific course you are taking and the region you are diving in. To get an accurate quote, we recommend contacting the NovoScuba store of your choosing. In general, the cost of completing scuba diving courses is comparable to other outdoor sporting activities like go karting, skiing, or jet skiing. Keep in mind that additional costs may include equipment rental or purchase, certification fees, and any optional extras offered by the dive store.<\/p>

With NovoScuba, you can start your knowledge training for free! Once you are registered, you will have access to all our courses.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How long does it take to learn to dive?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Learning to dive typically involves completing the online learning at your own pace, followed by confined water and open water sessions which are usually done over a period of 2-3 days. The exact duration can vary depending on the specific diving course you are taking and your individual progress. Factors such as your comfort in the water, understanding of diving knowledge, and practice in mastering skills underwater all contribute to how long it takes to become a certified diver. It is important to focus on learning the necessary skills and knowledge at your own pace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How do the NovoScuba online courses work?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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NovoScuba online courses offer a comprehensive learning experience for divers at all levels. The courses are structured into sections covering various aspects of diving corresponding to your learning level. Once you complete the theory portion online, you will receive a confirmation of completion. To finalize your training, you will need to visit a NovoScuba dive store to participate in the confined and open water sections of the course. This practical component ensures that you apply your theoretical knowledge in real diving scenarios under the guidance of experienced instructors<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is involved in learning to dive?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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In learning to dive, individuals typically undergo a scuba diving course that involves three main components. The first part consists of online lessons, where students are taught essential knowledge about diving equipment, safety procedures, underwater communication, and dive planning. The second component involves confined training sessions, during which students practice essential scuba diving skills in a controlled environment. The final part of the course comprises open water dives, where students apply their knowledge and skills in real-life diving situations under the supervision of a certified instructor<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Do I have to pay for my certification card?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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No, your digital certification card will be included in your course fees. You will only need to pay for a card should you lose yours and wish to replace it, or if you are moving over from another training agency and would like a NovoScuba card.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Do I need to take an exam?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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At the end of each lesson, you may find a short quiz. There is no penalty for wrong answers. These assessments are simply designed to help you review the information and ensure that you have understood the material. It is recommended that you take these quizzes to assess your knowledge and progress throughout the course. At the end of each course, there will be a brief final exam.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Do I need to buy any equipment to learn to dive?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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No, you do not need to buy any equipment to learn to dive. Dive centers typically provide all the necessary gear for training purposes, including wetsuits, masks, fins, regulators, and tanks. You can use the rental equipment provided by the dive center until you decide to purchase your own gear, which is usually recommended for regular divers.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How many people will there be in a class?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The number of people in a class can vary depending on the specific course. Each course has a set maximum number of students, ranging from 2 to 8. This ensures that classes are kept small to provide personalized attention and effective learning experiences. The exact number of students in a class will fall within this specified range.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How long after completing my online learning can I wait before I must finish the open water training of the course?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Typically, after completing your online theory portion of the course, you will have up to 12 months to finish your open water training. It is important to check with your training provider for specific guidelines and deadlines regarding the completion timeframe for transitioning from theory to practical training. It\u2019s recommended to plan your schedule accordingly to ensure a smooth and timely progression through all aspects of the course.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Scuba diving can be dangerous if not conducted properly or without proper training. It is important to undergo certified dive training, use appropriate equipment, and follow safety procedures to minimise risks. With the right preparation and precautions, scuba diving is considered a safe and enjoyable activity that allows divers to explore the underwater world responsibly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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When scuba diving, the duration of time you can stay underwater varies depending on several factors. Factors such as tank size, depth, breathing rate, and the divers experience all play a role in determining how long a diver can stay submerged. In general, recreational divers plan for dives lasting between 30 minutes to an hour.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Can I continue with NovoScuba after starting with another agency?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Yes, you can continue your training with NovoScuba even if you started with another agency. NovoScuba allows you to \u201ccross over\u201d and continue from the same equivalent level as your current certification from another agency. This means that you can seamlessly transition and continue your diving education with NovoScuba without having to restart your training.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Is the NovoScuba certification internationally recognised?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Yes, NovoScuba is a fully ISO compliant training agency, which means that your dive certification will be recognized worldwide. This certification allows you to dive within your training limits in any location around the globe, as it meets the international standards set by ISO. Whether you\u2019re diving in a tropical paradise or exploring cold-water wrecks, your NovoScuba certification will be accepted and respected internationally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How long will my diving license last?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The diving license issued by NovoScuba is valid for life, meaning you do not need to renew it. However, we recommend refreshing your skills after long periods of no diving to ensure your safety and readiness for future dives. It is important to stay proficient and up to date with your diving skills for a safe and enjoyable experience underwater.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How much is a replacement card?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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If you need to replace your certification card, such as for a name change, you can replace it for 7.99 Euros<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Is a NovoScuba instructor internationally recognised?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Yes, NovoScuba instructors are internationally recognised. Upon receiving certification as a NovoScuba instructor, you will be qualified to teach NovoScuba courses anywhere in the world. This recognition allows you to conduct classes and certify students in various locations around the globe, providing you with opportunities to share your expertise and passion for scuba diving on an international scale.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How do I get certified to dive to 30m?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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To get certified to dive to depths of 30m, you can complete the Deep Adventure dive as part of your Dive Adventurer or Dive Explorer course. Another option is to take the full Deep Diver Specialty course. Both of these options will provide you with the necessary training and skills to safely dive to greater depths.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How long does the Divemaster course take?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The duration of the Divemaster course can vary depending on the dive center. While each dive center will structure their Divemaster course in their own way, typically this course will take about 2-3 weeks to complete. It is important to check with the specific dive center you are interested in for more detailed information on the duration and structure of their Divemaster course.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Do I have to do the Dive Adventurer before I can do the Dive Explorer?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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No, you do not have to complete the Dive Adventurer course before taking the Dive Explorer course. The Dive Explorer course can be taken immediately after completing the Open Water Diver course. These courses are designed to build upon each other, but they are not dependent on completing previous courses in the series before moving on to the next level.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is the difference between a Guided Diver and Open Water Diver?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The main difference between a Guided Diver and an Open Water Diver lies in the depth limits and diving buddy requirements. As a Guided Diver, you are certified to dive to a depth of 12m but must be accompanied by a NovoScuba professional diver, such as a Divemaster or above. On the other hand, as an Open Water Diver, you can dive to a depth of 18m with any other certified diver.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Is it ok to drink alcohol after scuba diving?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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There is nothing to prevent you from drinking alcohol after diving. However dehydration can lead to DCS and as such we recommend you do not drink too much and stay hydrated.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Is scuba diving a good form of exercise?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Diving is a low impact exercise that can improve cardiovascular health, stamina, strength and muscle tone. It is a great way to reduce stress and burn some calories.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Is it difficult to breathe whilst scuba diving?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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It is not difficult to breathe whilst diving. Breathing underwater can take some getting used to but will become second nature in no time.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What are the most common injuries people get when scuba diving?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The most common injuries people experience when scuba diving are scrapes and stings from marine life. These can typically be avoided by wearing protective exposure suits, being cautious of where you place your hands and feet, and staying off the bottom during your dive. Additionally, sunburn and seasickness can also be concerns for divers, but these can often be prevented or managed with over-the-counter preventatives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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I have asthma, can I scuba dive?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Scuba diving is generally considered safe for individuals with well-controlled asthma. However, it is crucial to consult with a qualified physician before engaging in scuba diving, especially if you have a medical condition such as asthma that affects respiratory function. Your physician can assess your individual health condition, provide guidance on diving safety, and recommend any necessary precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience. It\u2019s essential to prioritize your health and safety by seeking professional medical advice before participating in any physically demanding activity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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I am diabetic, can I scuba dive?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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If you are diabetic and considering scuba diving, it is essential to seek advice from a qualified physician who has experience in diving medicine. Diabetes, being a condition that can affect various bodily functions such as heart function and nervous system function, may have an impact on your ability to scuba dive safely. A physician specializing in diving medicine can assess your individual health condition, consider factors such as your overall health status, control of blood sugar levels, and any potential complications that may arise during a dive<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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I get claustrophobic. Will diving be a problem for me?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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If you experience claustrophobia, diving may still be possible for you, but it\u2019s important to address this concern with your diving instructor before beginning any training or dives. Your instructor can provide advice and guidance on techniques to overcome feelings of claustrophobia while underwater. Some divers find that the vast expanse of the ocean around them helps alleviate feelings of confinement, but it\u2019s crucial to communicate openly with your instructor about any discomfort or fears you may have.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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I have ear problems. Can I dive?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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If you have ear problems such as pain during activities like flying or swimming, it\u2019s important to consult with a medical professional before considering scuba diving. Ear discomfort while diving can be caused by difficulty equalizing pressure underwater, which may worsen pre-existing ear issues. Your instructor can provide guidance on proper equalisation techniques, but it\u2019s crucial to address any underlying ear conditions first to ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Can women dive whilst menstruating?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Yes, women can safely go scuba diving while menstruating or on their period. Menstruation does not pose any risk to diving, and it is possible to participate in this activity with careful consideration and preparation. It may be helpful to wear appropriate feminine hygiene products and communicate with your diving instructor about any concerns or accommodations needed during this time. It is recommended to follow hygiene practices to ensure comfort and prevent any potential nuisances during the dive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It is generally advised to wait before flying after diving to minimize the risk of decompression sickness. The recommended waiting period differs based on the duration and depth of your dive. NovoScuba suggests waiting at least 24 hours before flying after diving to ensure your safety and well-being. It is essential to follow these guidelines to prevent potential health issues associated with rapid changes in altitude after diving<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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If the medical questionnaire you complete as a student with NovoScuba does not raise any concerns or highlight any areas needing further exploration, you do not require a doctor\u2019s approval to dive (for NON professional levels only). You can proceed with your diving activities without the need for a doctor\u2019s certificate in this case. However, if the questionnaire does identify any potential issues, it is necessary for you to see a doctor and obtain approval before engaging in diving activities to ensure your safety and well-being.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It is quite normal to feel tired after diving. The combination of physical exertion, mental focus, environmental factors and physiological changes can all contribute to post-dive fatigue.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Yes, you can encounter dangerous marine life while diving, such as sharks, jellyfish, venomous fish or snakes, and certain types of cephalopods. However, these encounters are usually avoidable through proper dive planning, following local guidelines, and acting respectfully towards marine creatures. It\u2019s essential to be aware of the potential risks and take necessary precautions to minimize the chances of encountering dangerous animals while diving.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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No, you do not need to worry about sharks while diving recreationally. In general, encountering a shark is actually a positive and exciting experience for many divers. During recreational diving activities, there are usually no triggering behaviors like feeding that would attract sharks, so they are not particularly interested in interacting with divers. Sharks are an important part of the marine ecosystem and typically pose little threat to divers who follow safety guidelines and respect their environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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