This course is designed to teach both the recreational and professional diver the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage water accident situations, render proper first aid and qualify for Dive Control Specialist Training. This intensive program consists of 5 classroom, 4 pool and two days of open water rescue training. Prerequisites include: US Emergency First Aid / CPR & approved Advanced Open Water.The US Scuba Center Rescue Course is a State Licensed Rescue Diving Program By the Michigan Department of Higher Education.
The cost of the course is $265.00 this fee is for Instruction only and does not include any rentals, lake fees, air fills, or required books, or equipment.
Dates: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 (Wednesdays from 7-10pm) plus 2 days of Open Water Rescue Training Weekedn to be scheduled by class as whole.
Equipment Checklist
*__ Mask adjusted to fit over your hood
*__ Snorkel attached to left side of mask
*__ Defog solution
*__ Fins adjusted over boots
*__ Wetsuit boots with hard soles
*__ Wet suit gloves 5 finger neoprene
*__ Dive tables
*__ Log book
*__ U/W slate with writing utensil
*__ U/W light designed for scuba diving
*__ Tank light (no cyalume sticks)
*__ Pelican marker
*__ U/W watch or timer
*__ U/W knife
*__ Whistle
*__ Pocket Mask with O2 inlet
*__ Rescue Throw Rope
*__ Wetsuit - full 6mm
*__ Wetsuit hood
*__ Weight belt with quick release buckle or weight integrated BC
*__ Weights (10% of your body weight plus 4 pounds)
*__ Stabilizer Jacket with power inflator
*__ Regulator with octopus, submersible pressure and depth gauge
*__ Compass with movable bezel
*__ Float, reel, flag and 100' of line
*__ Two tanks for each day filled with air
*__ Lake fee
* Not included in rental package
Next class dates
DATES DAY TIMES PLACE OPEN WATER
June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 (Wednesdays 7-10PM)
Two days of Open Water Rescue Training - date to be scheduled by class as whole
Current US Scuba First Aid and CPR Certification Required along with approved Advanced Open Water Certification.