More Emergency Training?

[beanojones]

I don't see much actual 'training' within the written standards of the Deep Diver course. It's shoddy and insufficient. That said, as before, a quality instructor will ensure training goes beyond the book-driven minimums and deliver a training product that reflects the actual desired training outcome...

As you say, given the fact that Advanced and Specialties are written so that they can be done in almost any circumstance, an instructor can teach a low-content Deep Diver course (or wreck diving course), and still stay within standards.

But IME, while most instructors teach AOW like the experience course it is (mostly) designed to be, most instructors actually teach the specialty courses by filling them out according to local parameters. (i am sure you have never taught a wreck diving course without penetration, for instance.)

Also four training dives is just simply a different feel than a single dive of anything.

 

[Kevrumbo]

Emergency Response Diver (Univ of Southern Calif/Los Angeles County/Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber) Oct 20-25 2013):

The Emergency Response Diver program focuses on practical field experience - what can and should be done at the scene of a diving casualty.
You will learn:

• The best way to handle a victim in the water.
• How to administer effective CPR and first aid.
• The techniques to use for beach and boat rescues.
• How to make the best use of emergency oxygen.
• How to efficiently manage the diving accident scene.
• Specific methods for aiding victims of hypothermia, near-drowning, and other diving medical maladies.

The Emergency Response Diver course is field-orientated. You'll spend most of your time at, near, or in the water practicing rescues; or in small groups mastering first aid, CPR, and emergency oxygen use. You'll learn how to direct people at a diving casualty scene, how to communicate effectively with rescue and emergency medical personnel, and how to coordinate transportation. You will apply what you learn in practical and realistic field simulations.

• Certifications for First Aid, CPR, AED, Oxygen Administration, and Rescue Diver are included with the course.
• 24 CMEs are available for DMTs

USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber

You did say you wanted something challenging???

 

[DivemasterDennis]

Consider rescue,a dn then consider formal divemaster training, where you will get infinitely more theory and physics and dealing with emergencies than in all prior classes combined. Sounds like you are one good candidate for a DM program.
DivemasterDennnis

 

[MrChen]

Consider rescue,a dn then consider formal divemaster training, where you will get infinitely more theory and physics and dealing with emergencies than in all prior classes combined. Sounds like you are one good candidate for a DM program.
DivemasterDennnis

I just wish I could find more time to get in the water! I work Mon-Fri (8a-5:30p) and my wife works Sat/Sun (10-12 hrs shifts). My oldest daughter (14) has Cerebral Palsy, so someone has to always be home with her. To dive, it either has to be a night dive or one of us has to take time off from work.

It's funny how they teach visualizing your dive, what they don't realize is I'm day dreaming/visualizing about it all day! I don't care if it's a 20 ft shore dive or a 90 ft drift dive, I just want to be wet. I'm lucky to get 1-2 dive days a month and the waits are agonizing.

 

[OCTAC]

Just finished the 2 day water portion of the Naui Rescue Diver Course. Holy friggin' sh*t!! You ain't kiddin' it's challenging in preparation, assesment, thought, action and skill situations. Multiple scenarios above and below the surface were set up without warning from the moment we reached the water to the end of the second day. Total of 11 hours in the water over the 2 days. The second day was based around a river drift dive we did with multiple partners which was kind of neat. Anyway, I'm 57yrs old, I'm glad I did it and actually got thru it and recommend to anyone of any level who wants to be a better diver for your diving partners as well as for yourself. Remember, the best rescue is not having to do one at all! (just my 2 cents)

 

[Scuba.com]

Rescue Diver is always a good idea.

As for more training, I'm sure you can contact an instructor for private training. Don't miss out on the resources around you. Talk with more experienced divers and learn from them.

Cheers,