Answer:
You must wait 1-3 months to be certified, depending on the reason the pacemaker was placed. Certification is for 1 year; the following documentation is required:
- Clearance from the cardiologist
- Documentation indicating the presence of a functioning pacemaker (not a defibrillator)
- Documentation indicating completion of routine pacemaker checks.
A Defibrillator is an automatic disqualifier.