Diving with Sherry

Diving with Sherry, Dallas, Texas

We offer PADI instruction for scuba diving lessons and classes for beginners and certified divers, EFR Instructor level classes, EFR CPR/AED/First Aid for divers and non-divers, Divers Alert Network (DAN) classes in the Dallas, Texas and the Dallas Metroplex Area and scuba diving trips to Cozumel and other scuba diving destinations. We are PADI, EFR and Dan instructors located in the Old Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas.

Phone: 214-505-0713 Fax: 214-321-6684

Email: info@divingwithsherry.com

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updated: Saturday June 14, 2008

Rescue Diver Course - About the Course

Rewarding and fun – that best describes the Rescue Diver course. This course will expand your knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

What do I need to start? Must hold the Advanced Open Water Diver Certification or a have a qualifying certification from another training organization to qualify for the Rescue Diver Certification and be CPR and First Aid certified prior to Knowledge Review Number Two.

Age: Minimum age: 12 years old

Materials Needed: Rescue Diver Crew Pak (contains manual, log book pages, slate and certificate suitable for framing) and Rescue Diver DVD.

How to Get Started: Call us at 214-505-0713 or click here to email us to get the Rescue Diver Crew Pak (contains manual, log book pages, slate and certificate suitable for framing) and Rescue Diver DVD and to sign up for the class.

Package Deal: Rescue Diver and CPR/First Aid Class: Get the Rescue Diver and the CPR/First Class for $360 (need Deposit of $150) Click here for information

Package Deal: Rescue Diver Program - includes the Rescue Diver Class, CPR/First Aid and the Diving Emergency Management Provider Certifications: $475 (need Deposit of $150) Save $60 off advertised packaged deal price.

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Equipment: Course fees do not cover equipment rental.

How long does it take? Approximately 25 hours. This includes the independent study time. If you have read the entire book, completed the knowledge reviews located at the end of each chapter and watched the entire video prior to coming to class, the classroom session is approximately 2 to 3 hours, the pool session is 2 to 3 hours and one day at the lake for the 4 open water scenarios. In addition, prior to Knowledge Development Number 2, the student must be currently certified in CPR and First Aid. However, the course is performance based which means that we must complete one section before moving the next. If needed, we will schedule additional class/pool sessions (additional costs may apply).

Class Assignment: You need to read the whole book, complete the knowledge reviews located at the end of each chapter and watch the entire video prior to first class meeting.

What you will do in the Classroom: In the classroom, we will go over the knowledge reviews located at the end of each of the 5 chapters. Student will also prepare an emergency assistance plan for the location where the rescue scenarios will be conducted. A 50 question final exam will be administered.

What you will do in the pool: In the pool, we will introduce 10 rescue exercises during the training sessions and various techniques to students. Then students get to practice the different techniques. During the practice sessions, students will discover which techniques work better for them in different situations. The Rescue Diver Course philosophy is that there is no single "right" way to perform a rescue, but rather many workable options. The confined water pool sessions give students the opportunity to try different options.

What you will do at the Lake: At the lake, if all 10 of the rescue exercises are completed in the confined water pool sessions, then the 4 rescue scenarios may be completed in one day at the lake. The scenarios are realistic giving students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and in the pool in a realistic context, providing additional learning. The end result is a rewarding and fun experience building confidence.

What will you learn: Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the classroom, pool and the four open water sessions, you'll cover:

Self-rescue and diver stress
AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems
dive first aid
swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
emergency management and equipment
panicked diver response
underwater problems
missing diver procedures
surfacing the unconscious diver
in-water rescue breathing protocols
egress (exits)
first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
dive accident scenarios

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