OGUK Medical
Fit to Train Medical
We are a registered OGUK Clinic. Only OGUK approved clinics can issue a valid OGUK medical certificate.
OGUK Medicals are offered at GP Matters. We offer competitively priced Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) medicals - formerly known as UKOOA medicals - to both large companies and individual clients.
The OGUK Offshore Medical is valid for two years and allows you to work in the UK sector / North Sea and the Norwegian sector.
Procedure:
You should allow 30 minutes for the medical.
An OGUK Offshore Medical at GP Matters consists of the following:
- A comprehensive medical, social and occupational history
- Audiometry
- Urianalysis
- Visual Acuity
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Appropriate Clinical Examination
- Further investigations (eg blood tests , ECG, Spirometry, D&A screen) may be required to clarify clinical findings but are not a routine requirement
Please bring with you:
- Photographic ID (Your passport or driving licence)
- Your glasses or contact lenses
- Any medication, doctor/ hospital letters and relevant investigations results
After your OGUK Medical:
Certificates are normally made available on the day of the examination with copies sent to companies where requested.
Cost:
The costs of an OGUK Medical is £150 .
Please note that in the event that you do not pass the OGUK medical we cannot refund the cost of your Medical.
The OPITO BOSIET, FOET and HUET Courses will now include in-water training with the CA-EBS.
This new element requires additional medical tests for delegates, which will be captured via a "Fit to Train" certificate. This must be completed before you can partake in the BOSIET, FOET or HUET Courses.
Delegates will need to complete a questionnaire asking about respiratory, ear, nose and throat checks and a lung health assessment which will be assessed in a face to face medical assessment with an Oil & Gas UK Examining Doctor.
This medical assessment will be offered stand-alone or combined with the Oil & Gas UK Medical.
Procedure:
You should allow 15 minutes for the medical.
Please bring with you:
Photographic ID (Your passport or driving licence)
Your glasses or contact lenses
After your Fit to Train Medical:
Certificates are normally made available on the day of the examination with copies sent to companies where requested.
Cost:
The costs of a Fit to Train Medical is £100 .
We provide industry recommended Wind Turbines Medicals (Medical Fitness to Work on near offshore and land based projects) for the renewable energy sector, also known as RUK medicals.
Procedure:
You should allow 30 minutes for the medical.
Following the assessment a certificate will be issued in accordance with "Renewable UK Medical Fitness to Work – Wind Turbines Guidelines for near offshore and land based projects’
A satisfactory medical certificate is valid for two years and combines the following tests as part of our examination process.
Completion of Patient Questionnaire
Consultation with a doctor
Urinalysis – routine urine test with immediate result
BMI – measurement of height, weight and calculation of Body Mass Index
Visual acuity (near and distance) and visual fields test
Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
Lung Function Test (spirometry)
Audiogram (hearing test)
Chester Step test
Please bring with you:
Photographic ID (Your passport or driving licence)
Your glasses or contact lenses
If you have any medical conditions that may be relevant, please bring along information such as repeat prescriptions and specialist letters to help speed up the process.
After your Wind Turbine Medical / RUK Medical:
Do I get my certificate on the day of my appointment? Yes, as long as the doctor can deem you fit, we will provide you with the certificate at the end of your appointment to take away with you.
Cost:
The cost of the Wind Turbine Medical / RUK Medical is £250
Please note that in the event that you do not pass the Wind Turbine Medical / RUK Medical we cannot refund the cost of your Medical.
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• Completion and discussion of the OGUK medical health questionnaire.
• Physical examination including height, weight and BMI.
• Urine testing (to assess how well your kidneys/ body is working).
• Vision testing (near, distance and colour).
• Audiometry testing (hearing test).
• Some Companies require an additional drug and/ or alcohol screen. Please make sure you understand what your Company requires!.
The OGUK medical will last around 30 minutes.
• Certified photo ID such passport or driving license
• To bring your glasses (and spares) / contact lenses if worn;
• To avoid exposure to loud noise for 16 hrs prior to your appointment
• To bring any medication, doctor/ hospital letters and relevant investigations results
Yes. For BOSIET and FOET personnel, a valid OGUK medical certificate and an OGUK ‘Fit to Train’ certificate is required to be issued by an OGUK examining doctor.
Please let us know at the time of booking the OGUK medical.
The OGUK certificate is valid for two years.
For medical reasons, it is possible the certificate may be issued for a shorter period of time.
Yes, as long as the doctor can deem you fit, we will provide you with the certificate at the end of your appointment to take away with you.
The Netherlands and Norway are covered by a normal OGUK medical certificate. If your certificate is restricted, this will not be accepted outside of the UK sector.
Generally, the OGUK medical is accepted as a worldwide indicator of health and fitness of anyone working in the Oil and Gas industry.
Yes. Please contact info@gpmatters.com or call +44 (0)141 7373 289 for this to be arranged.