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OVERVIEW This course trains divers in the knowledge
and skills needed to manage risks and effectively handle limited in-water
problems and diving emergencies. Included are: assists, transports,
surface rescues and rescues from depth involving both boat and shore based
skin and scuba divers. The course meets the prerequisite rescue training
for Skin Diving Instructor, NAUI Assistant Instructor, Divemaster, and
Instructor certifications. Note: Adult CPR training (approximately four
hours) meets the requirement for Scuba Rescue Diver certification.
However, additional CPR training that includes two person CPR and the use
of rescue breathing barrier devices, e.g. pocket maskŪ, face shield, is
required to meet the requirements for NAUI leadership certification.
QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES
- Graduates are considered competent to
perform assists and rescues in open water provided the diving site and
diving situations approximate those of the course.
- Graduates may use this certification as
a prerequisite for the NAUI Training Assistant Specialty Course,
Leadership Courses and Instructor Courses.
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